A few weeks back I talked about 'dampness' and how that can lead to excess fat. Let me also tell you that dampness can lead to a whole host of other health concerns - small (allergies, acne) and if long-term, big problems (abnormal growths, cancer). By no means do I want to scare you nor does it mean that a propensity towards dampness now will inevitably lead to serious diseases later in life. But a bit of prevention today can keep you healthy now and later in life.
I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes. Not only is it super yummy but it helps tame that dampness and actually clears the skin and brightens the eyes!
I discovered this recipe years ago when reading Susan Ciminelli's book: "The Ciminelli Solution: 7 days to better skin and better health".
I've altered it through the years to produce the following. ENJOY!
Adzuki Bean Soup
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium size white/yellow onions (chopped)
3 carrots (chopped)
3 stalks of celery (chopped)
6 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons of cumin
2 teaspoons of tumeric
6 tablespoon of fresh ginger (minced)
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 cartons of low-sodium chicken stock (+ 1 cup of water)
3 cans of adzuki beans (drain/rinse)
Fresh lime juice
Fresh cilantro
Directions
In a stockpot or large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots, celery, ½ of the garlic.
After 2 minutes, add tumeric and cumin, rest of garlic and ginger
Cook another 10 minutes
Add beans and stock.
Add salt and pepper.
Cook for additional 20 minutes on medium/low heat.
Add the juice of ½ a lime and some fresh chopped cilantro.
Serve either by itself or over brown rice.
-Jenn
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