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Apple- Beef Soup
Apple Beef Soup BENEFITS: This hearty soup supports the lungs, stomach, spleen, and pancreas. When made with oil, it also benefits the heart. Beef is particularly nourishing for the stomach, spleen, and pancreas, making it a great choice for those who are not vegetarian. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 apples (1 green, 1 red) ½
Equinox- A Time of Celebration and Contemplation
Equinox: A Time of Celebration & Contemplation BY SPRING FOREST QIGONG Have you ever noticed that the leaves of autumn turn into the colors of the sun? As you see the life force drawn back into the roots of Mother Nature’s creations, so does your vital energy draw inward as you prepare for winter. Your
A Pear a Day…
A Pear a Day… There is an old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But this time of year, pears are the thing. Pears are very good for fall. Eat them raw or steamed. Pears help with the lungs and throat. They help with your tongue, help with thirst and help
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Master Lin’s Autumn Pear Tea
Master Lin’s Autumn Pear Tea In this recipe you can use standard pears or Asian pears. Makes 3 Servings 5 cups of Spring Water 3 medium size organic pears, cut, core and chop in 1 inch pieces 2 TBS dried Goji Berries 1 TBS Rock Sugar (traditional Chinese) or raw honey to taste
American Ginseng and Chinese Dates Tea
American Ginseng and Chinese Dates Tea BENEFITS: This is good for improving immune function and overall health Can also be taken daily for recovery after illness. Serves: 1 INGREDIENTS: American Ginseng – 15gm (about fifteen slices) Chinese Red Dates – 3 PREPARATION Rinse dates, cut open to remove pit and
Healthy Balanced Fried Rice
Healthy Balanced Fried Rice BENEFITS: Nutritional recipe assisting the body to be vigorous ***If you have nut allergies this recipe contains pine nuts and black roasted sesame seeds*** INGREDIENTS: Goji-berries: a small handful (about 20) Pine nuts: a handful Black roasted sesame seeds: a small handful Chinese Broccoli: 1½ cups (regular broccoli
Pine Nut Pesto
Pine Nut Pesto BENEFITS: Pine nuts are good for the digestive system, kidney energy, and also help relieve coughing with mucus. PREPARATION Wash the nuts clean, about 1/4 to 1/2 lb. Stir-fry them in a pan until they become a light brown. Remove from heat. When cool, eat them like eating peanuts as a snack.
Recipe for Strengthening Vitality
Recipe for Strengthening Vitality BENEFIT: Support and strengthen Kidney energy in winter Serving size: small bowl Serves 4 people – enough for three days apiece INGREDIENTS: 1 cup black sesame seeds: soak for 2 hours, drain water 2 cups of wood ear mushroom: soak for 2 hours, drain water and chop
Spinach Salad
Spinach Salad BENEFITS: Good for calming down the extra heat of the chest energy. It is grounding with earth energy. Serving size: small bowl Serves 3 people Ingredients: 6 cups water 1 lb of raw spinach 1 tbsp of sunflower seeds 1 tbsp of black sesame seeds 2 tbsp pine nuts 1