What a beautiful summer in New England!
Have you noticed the weather is changing? The mornings and evenings are much cooler now, and this is our cue to adjust our eating to eliminate the excess water from our bodies.
This water comes from a steady stream of yin (expanding/cooling) foods, such as:
- Alcohol
- Raw Food
- Tropical Food
- Fruit
- Fruit Juice
- Soda
- Sugar
- Nightshade Veggies (tomato, potato, eggplant, pepper, etc.)
Ease off the above foods, and start adding foods like:
- Millet
- Short Grain Brown Rice
- Sea Vegetables
- Winter Squash
- Cooked Vegetable Dishes
- Blanched or Pressed Salads
- Miso Soup
- Boiled Beans
The millet is especially good to help eliminate the excess water from our bodies, and can relieve any symptoms you are feeling, such as fatigue, headaches, damp palms, and short attention span. It will also clear out your throat, sinuses, ears and skin.
Here’s a great meal idea for late August or early September:
- Miso Soup w/ Shiitakes, Kale, Scallions & TurnipBoiled Millet w/ Corn & Squash
- Millet Loaf with Corn & Carrots
- Pressure Cooked Brown Rice w/ Black beans
- Stir-fried Cauliflower, Broccoli, Onion & Tofu
- Mashed Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Carrot
- Blanched Cucumber Slices w/ Mustard & Ginger Dressing
The above meal is beautiful, tasty, and extremely healthy because:
- It’s vegan. Animal protein promotes heart disease, cancer, stroke and Alzheimers
- It’s low-glycemic, so your energy won’t crash and you will guard against diabetes
- It’s low-fat, low sodium and high in vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting anti-oxidents
Please make sure your ingredients are organic when available, for health and environment.
Ask me for the recipe at david@kagan.co. I will also cook it and deliver it to you if desired.
Chew well, and then go for a nice walk. Enjoy!