recipies
Tabouli
Tabouli Cracked wheat makes a change from consuming wheat in the form of bread or pasta. Wheat benefits the heart, spleen and kidneys and calms the spirit. These can be sensitive in summer, so wheat is a nutritious and important part of the diet for many people. Tomatoes and cucumber are cooling in the heat…
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Stuffed Eggplant Red capsicums are the colour of Summer. They reduce swelling and distention and promote circulation. Both eggplants and capsicums are good for the digestive system, but avoid eggplant in excessive amounts. Ingredients 4 eggplants Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic 2 red capsicums, chopped…
Read MoreVegetable Lasagne
Vegetable Lasagne This delicious recipe is definitely worthy of sharing. The stand-out feature that makes it different from other lasagne recipes is the lemon ricotta to replace béchamel and a tasty tomato sauce full of capers and olives. Ingredients Lasagne sheets, fresh or instant 200g mozzarella cheese, or parmesan SPICY TOMATO SAUCE (Arrabiata) 3 tbsp…
Read MoreThree Colour Noodle Seaweed Salad
Three Colour Noodle Seaweed Salad Seaweed is cooling in nature and is one of the most nutrient-rich foods containing iodine, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, calcium and the B vitamins folate, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Ingredients 1 cup dried seaweed, such as wakame 2 bundles of mung bean or rice noodles 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4…
Read MoreBasil & Tomato Soup
Basil and Tomato Soup Basil is both cooling and drying. Its drying quality counteracts the dampening effect of the bocconcini. There are several sour tastes here, including tomatoes, olives and vinegar, which encourages energy down and enhances the cooling effect. People with damp can lightly grill the tomatoes, and use less cheese and more basil.…
Read MoreGerman Potato Salad
German Potato Salad When potatoes are cooked through and then left to cool down, they form a firm texture which happens to be the resistant starch forming. Resistant starch is a prebiotic which is a type of fibre that is able to survive all the way to the colon, providing ‘food’ for the good bacteria,…
Read MoreStir-fried Chicken and Tofu with Asparagus
Stir-fried Chicken and Tofu with Asparagus If you have cold or damp conditions or are overweight, make sure the tofu is thoroughly cooked in a small amount of olive oil before adding it to the stir-fry. Alternatively, the tofu can be replaced with precooked and gently heated adzuki beans. To improve sluggish digestion, add extra…
Read MoreShitake Mushrooms with Tofu
Shitake Mushrooms with Tofu Shitake Mushrooms are good for the Stomach, blood and energy. Peas are an excellent toner for the Spleen in Spring. Peas also help qi move in the appropriate direction – and ease hiccups and coughing. People who are cold or deficient may need to add ginger to this meal. Ingredients: Serves…
Read MorePoached Pears
Poached Pears Porridge is a great way to support and heal gut health –oats are high in soluble fibre, which is great for colon health! We recommend Gluten-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill from Terra Madre is a good option) or Steel cut oats as they are completely (or near-completely) unprocessed. The more natural is always…
Read MorePorridge
Porridge Porridge is a great way to support and heal gut health –oats are high in soluble fibre, which is great for colon health! We recommend Gluten-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill from Terra Madre is a good option) or Steel cut oats as they are completely (or near-completely) unprocessed. The more natural is always better…
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