RED RADISH SALADRed radish is good for a healthy digestive system. If your digestive system gets stronger, you will process fat faster and lose weight!BEETS ROASTED WITH MACADAMIA NUTS AND WATERMELON RINDIt may sound like an unusual combination, but these flavors work amazingly well together. The combination of ingredients in this recipe support your Liver (garlic), Heart (red beets), and Kidneys (nuts). The watermelon rind helps decrease internal heat, relieve thirst, and assist the body in releasing toxins.STRING BEAN SALADWarm foods are easier to digest because your body doesn’t need to expend Qi, or energy, to digest them. While this salad is refrigerated to allow the vegetables to marinate, the salad should be served at room temperature. String beans are used to detoxify and support the Liver, while garlic gives your Liver an added helping hand. The colorful peppers give a boost to your Heart, Stomach, and Spleen. BROCCOLI WITH YELLOW PEPPERSBroccoli is an excellent food for supporting Liver function, together with garlic and lemon juice. Yellow peppers support the Stomach because yellow is the color that matches the vibration of this major digestive organ.OLIVE, BOK CHOI, AND RED PEPPER SAUTEThis recipe has salty olives, which help balance your Kidney energy. The garlic supports your Liver, while red pepper and bitter bok choi benefit your Heart function.CHEESY EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI ROUNDSThis dish is simple to prepare, and makes a delicious impression on your guests! The eggplant, zucchini, and garlic work together to help harmonize your Liver. Eggplant also helps to remove excess heat in the body. The red pepper gives your Heart an added boost, and the saltiness of the cheese supports your Kidney function. To make this a main dish, serve atop wild rice and add toasted pine nuts.ESCAROLE AND BEANSMushrooms have long been used to cleanse the body. In this dish, just a bit of dried mushroom powder adds a punch of flavor while boosting health benefits. In addition, white beans support the Lung and garlic and escarole support the Liver.WATERMELON GAZPACHOFor a sweet and savory soup, try this no-cook chilled cucumber and watermelon soup. For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has used watermelon to cool sunburns, reduce fevers, promote urination, rehydrate the body’s fluids, and clear toxins. Cucumbers perform similar functions.SUMMER COLE SLAWThis colorful slaw is delicious on its own, but it lends extraordinary flavor to fish. The red apple and red pepper support your Heart function, and the vinegar helps support your Liver. Your Stomach loves the sweetness of the mango and honey and the warmth of the ginger. For ultimate health benefit, blanch the cabbage and allow it to cool before continuing with the recipe.
