by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Aug 29, 2011 | Pitta, Pitta Dosha Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Summer
As I noted in a previous post, Lime is considered cooling in Chinese Medicine. Lime is also used a lot in Mexican cuisine, along with Cilantro/Coriander Leaf, to balance the intense heat of the various Chiles that were used by indigenous peoples in Mexico to stimulate...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Aug 10, 2011 | Diet and Nutrition in Chinese Medicine, Plant Based Recipes, Summer
Rice with Job’ Tears in Summer In Korea, Rice with Job’s tears “barley” (Coix lacryma-jobi in Latin, YiYiRen in Mandarin Chinese, Hato Mugi in Japanese, Uiin in Korean)– is cooked in the summer to help relieve the effects of the...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Jul 25, 2011 | Ayurvedic Recipes, Pitta
There are so many lovely beverages to enjoy rather than drinking sodas full of phosphoric acid and high fructose corn syrup, linked in studies to lower bone density and diabetes, respecitively. Here is a very refreshing drink you can enjoy in summer that will cool you...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Jul 25, 2011 | Ayurvedic Recipes, Pitta
Lime Rose Lemonade for Summer, made from Lime juice and scented with Rose Water is a very refreshing Ayurvedic drink that’s quick and easy. You can enjoy it during any hot weather, in summer or late summer, and anytime your Pitta dosha feels elevated. Lime Rose...
by Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac. | Jul 19, 2011 | Diet and Nutrition in Chinese Medicine Recipes, Eating with the Seasons Recipes
Lima Bean Summer Soup Live with the Seasons. Summer is a time to replenish fluids and eat more cool foods. On really hot days we may not feel like hot food. Pureed vegetable or bean soup nourishes the Agni or “Spleen Qi” with healthy herbs and spices, yet...