Steamed Swiss Charr by Ann

1 large bunch Swiss chard.  (strip leaves off of the tough stems and chop – for no waste, blanch the stems and freeze for the next time you make soup)

1 tbsp evoo

1 tbsp filtered water

¼ tsp ground cori

ander

½  tsp ground cumin

1 small garlic clove – mashed

Sea salt

Heat oil on low temp, add the spices.  When fragrant, add garlic and stir often ( don’t burn the garlic) for a minute.

Add the water, then add the chopped chard, tossing to coat.  Cover and steam for 5 minutes.

Done!

For my Patients: Time to Start Bee Propolis

As the weather has started rapidly changing, it is time to start your winter protocols of Bee Propolis.  Please call the clinic if you are unsure of the dose.

Ann's Hot Chocolate

Makes 4 servings

1 heaping TBSP raw cocoa

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp turmeric

Pinch of cayenne

1 TBSP cocoa nibs

1 TBSP honey

1 tsp Maca

1 tsp Mesquite powder (optional)

1 TBSP Chia seeds

1 package of unsweetened Acai (frozen) (optional)

3 TBSP almond butter

2 TBSP coconut oil

4 cups hot water – add more if needed.

Blend until smooth and frothy.

Yummy!!

Warm Banana Smoothie - yum!

Serves: 1

• ¾ cup hot water/ almond milk
• 1 peeled ripe banana
• 3 tablespoons chopped raw walnuts
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ inch knob fresh ginger
• 2 or 3 pitted organic dates

1.  Place all ingredients in a high speed blender (such as a Vitamix) and process until smooth and creamy. Serve warm.

WARNING!  I have a non-glass blender jar as part of my Vitamix high speed blender, but if you have a glass blender jar you need to be extra careful that you let the ingredients cool to almost room temperature before you put them in the glass jar otherwise the glass could explode and cause serious injury.