Summer Foods, Finding Balance

Sun, Jul 14, 2019

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

Summer Recipe – Chilled Cucumber Soup

 Summer is the hottest time of year, so it makes sense that you’d want to find ways to stay cool.  One effective way is by your choice of foods. There are plenty of foods that help cool you down in summer.  For example pearl barley, watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, and apples. There is one important thing to keep in mind though.  Too much cold from your food can hurt your digestion, and lead to loose stools or diarrhea. For that reason, it is important to include these foods moderately, especially if you’re prone to digestive disruption.

 The other solution is to eat a meal that balances the cold aspects of the food with slightly warming foods, to help maintain good digestion.  For example this summer soup recipe from AOMA.edu.

 Chilled Cucumber Soup

4 cups chopped cucumber                                    Puree the whole mixture in the blender.

2 cups water or broth                                             Serve chilled, or warm.

1 cup yogurt                                                            Serves 4-6.

1 clove garlic

Several Mint leaves.

 The cooling nature of the cucumbers and mint, is balanced by the warmth of the garlic.  Yogurt aids in digestion as well. This soup clears heat, toxins, and excess water from the body.  While also being energizing and refreshing. You can add to this as you’d like, but I think you will agree this recipe is simple, and effective.  Enjoy!

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.