Alkaline Apple Ginger Juice
In this recipe a total of 8 cups of ginger was used along with 4 macintosh apples, which are alkaline why they were chosen. Approximately 40 ounces of spring water, Figi was used but use whaterever water you'd like. To sweeten the juice use either organic honey or agave syrup, which both are alkaline.
Kapha Balancing Tea
Dill and cedar synergize to enhance Kapha circulation and promote lymphatic cleansing by inducing heat on the skin. This makes them ideal choices for inclusion in a Kapha cleansing sauna. However, their benefits are not limited to saunas; they can also be incorporated into teas for added wellness benefits.
Cinnamon aids in the digestion of sugars, while ginger stimulates the appetite. For additional health benefits, turmeric can be added to help thin the blood, and cumin can provide a gentle diuretic effect, if desired.
Ingredients
1/4 tsp CINNAMON
1/4 tsp DILL
1/4 inch GINGER (FRESH)
Instructions
Steep 3-5 minutes in 1c hot water.
"Embrace beans and greens" for a harmonious blend of astringent and bitter flavors. Astringent foods impart a dry sensation, akin to sandpaper, while restoring firmness to tissues. Bitter foods aid in liver detoxification. Enjoying Hummus Spiced with Cumin atop a bed of arugula creates an ideal balance.
Ingredients
1 c CHICK PEA (GARBANZO)
1 tsp CUMIN
2 clove GARLIC (RAW)
1 whole LEMON
2 tbsp OLIVE OIL
2 pinch PAPRIKA
2 tbsp PARSLEY (FRESH)
1/2 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)
1/4 c TAHINI
1/4 c YELLOW ONION
Instructions
1. Soak the chickpeas overnight. Drain and rinse the following morning.
2. Cook the chickpeas and onion in 4 cups of water for about 60 minutes or until tender. Strain and reserve the water.
3. Add cooked chickpeas, onion, cumin, garlic, tahini, salt, lemon juice and olive oil to a high powdered blender and blitz until completely smooth.
4. Add 2-3 tbsp of the reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and a sprinkle of paprika.