FOR WEIGHT LOSS

TOFU, CHICKEN and SEAWEED SOUP
(4 servings)

This soup strengthens the physical body with improved vigor while stimulating weight loss. The recipe
increases body qi or strength, improves dizziness while eradicating body phlegm.

1 pound (500 grams) tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 ounces (60 grams) chicken breast, cut into ½ inch cubes
Pinch of salt and 1-2 teaspoons of salt
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cooking wine
5 cups (1.25 liters) water
2 tablespoons (30 grams) seaweed
2 scallions, chopped

Cooking procedure:

1. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add a pinch of salt and cooking wine.
2. Place the tofu in a medium saucepan along with the water.
3. Boil the mixture.
4. Upon the water boiling, add the chicken, then again allow the water to boil.
5. Reduce heat over medium heat for 20 minutes.
6. Mix in the remaining salt (1-2 teaspoon), chopped scallions and seaweed.
7. Turn down the high temperature and serve up warm, neutral or chilled.

FOR COOLING, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & WEIGHT LOSS:

CELERY SAUTE’
(serves 4)

This dish contains celery, which cools and removes moisture. The recipe is a cooling composition which nourishes the liver, anchors balanced blood pressure while assisting weight loss.

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) oil, water
5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 cups (400 grams) celery, stalk only, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce or substitute
Salt and pepper to preference

Cooking steps:

1. In a frying pan or wok heat the water or oil.
2. Add the crushed garlic then stir in the celery.
3. Add the soy sauce, a little salt and pepper. Stir well and cover.
4. Cook for 20 to 25 seconds over medium heat.
5. Remove from heat and serve.

FOR DIABETES & DEFICIENCY:

TOFU & SHITAKE MUSHROOM
(2 servings)

This dish is beneficial for diabetics, stomach and lung heat and builds the essence or yin side of one’s constitution.

5 shitake mushrooms
Water for soaking
2 tablespoons (30 grams) wood-ear mushrooms
2 tablespoons (30 grams) dry lily flowers
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) oil, or water
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
8 ounces (250 grams) tofu, cut into 1½ inch cubes
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
salt and pepper to liking

Cooking procedure:

1. Soak the shitake mushrooms, wood-ear mushrooms, and dry lily flowers in separate bowls for 1 hour in a bowl of hot water. (24 hour soaking preferred)
2. Extract the juice from the softened shitake mushrooms by using a strainer.
3. Get hold of the Wood-ear mushrooms and lily flowers and draw off. Throw away their water
4. Slice all the mushrooms.
5. Heat the oil or water in a frying pan or wok.
6. When hot add the tofu and crushed garlic.
7. If you chose water, stir-fry for 1 minute. If you are using water, stir-fry for 4 minutes.
8. Add the mushrooms and lily flowers.
9. Add in the soy sauce, add 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of shitake mushroom juice.
10. Cover the pan or wok, over low flame, reduce the heat (simmer) for 10 minutes,
11. Season with salt and pepper to liking. Remove and serve.

These food medicine formulas work with high confidence when combined with diabetic Chinese herbs. Add exercize (TaiChi, Qigong and Yoga) that builds energy, not excessive, and nourishes the essence. 

Sources: “Longevity Mountain” and “Diabetic Chinese Herbs“

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