Many of you who have been involved in holistic health
may very well already know this recipe as it has been around since Dr. Henry
Bieler developed it. He was the author of Food is Your Best Medicine and
he was quite controversial in his day, but his ideas agree with the principles
of Ancient Chinese Medicine where food was and still is the first and best
medicine. I learned this recipe from Eileen Poole, an amazing nutritionist in
LA and it has saved me on more than one occasion. It is a wonderful detoxifying
concoction composed of 5 simple ingredients: zucchini, celery, green
beans, parsley and water. The amounts can vary and it can be made
thicker or thinner. It increases alkalinity in the body, restores optimal liver
function and balances the adrenal glands. It's also full of potassium and cell
salts and helps the pancreas excrete excess sugar. What's not to like about it?
It can be used after overindulgence in food or alcohol or when you are feeling
run down. I swear by it and so do many of my friends. I forget to make it as
often as I need to have it.
Once you start drinking it on a regular basis, you will start to notice how much better your skin looks and how much more energy you have. I hope you make this part of your regular diet. Your body will thank you!
Once you start drinking it on a regular basis, you will start to notice how much better your skin looks and how much more energy you have. I hope you make this part of your regular diet. Your body will thank you!
Bieler's Healing Broth
2 - 3 zucchini, ends removed and cut into chunks
3 - 4 stalks of celery, ends removed and cut into
chunks
2 handfuls of parsley leaves
2 handfuls of green beans, ends removed and cut into
smaller pieces
4 or more cups water
Put the water in a soup pot and add all the vegetables.
Water should cover the vegetables (if you push them down by at least one inch).
Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are soft.
Puree with a stick blender or if using a food processor or a blender, put in
1/2 of the vegetables with about a cup of liquid and puree until slightly
chunky. Serve immediately and refrigerate the remainder. Reheat to serve.
Five Element Analysis
Both celery and green beans belong to the Wood
Element so that element is represented. Zucchini belong to the Earth Element
and parsley contributes the Metal Element. The fact that this is a soup brings
in the Water Element so only the Fire Element is missing and having some tea
some time in the day is enough to create
balance.
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