Winter – Warming and Nourishing Recipe

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

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

Winter Black Bean Congee

One of the basic health goals in winter, is to preserve and store energy for spring.  We also want to create balance, and unblock obstructions to the energy flow. The kidneys are associated with winter, as their energy helps to astringe and store.  Do not overdo use of salt during this season, as this will overwork the kidneys. Here is a good winter recipe that will help strengthen the kidneys, and build and your energy.  (From Nourishu.com).

Black Bean Congee  (Serves 1 or 2 – for more, increase measures proportionally)

2 Tbsp Dry Black Beans

1 Tbsp Dry Small Red Beans

30 g. Chinese Yam (or other yam, preferably white)

10-20 Goji Berries

½ cup white rice

Instructions

1. Soak the beans for 2 hours and rinse.
2. Soak the goji for 30m and rinse.
3. Rinse the rice.
4. Boil 4 cups of water, add all ingredients, and again bring to a boil. Then simmer on low.
5. Cook 45m or until beans are soft, adding water as needed.

This is best to eat in the evenings with dinner.  Small red beans are also a great weight-loss food.  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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Liz

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