These diabetic recipes were developed from long trials and retests and prescribed due to their effectiveness. Final data bears out improvement in 90 minutes. In extreme chronic conditions, allow for 1-3 weeks to demonstrate relief. Diabetic herbs and foods are contained.The recipes have been examined and utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for more than a thousand years.   

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
Enhances physical energy or potency, recovers lightheadedness at the same time eliminate systemic mucous.

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 steps:

1. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Mix in the pinch of salt and cooking wine.
2. Place the tofu in a medium saucepan along with the water.
3. Boil the mixture.
4. When the water boils, add the chicken then allow 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 off heat and serve warm, neutral or cool temperature.

FOR COOLING, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & WEIGHT LOSS:

CELERY SAUTE’
(serves 4)

This dish contains celery, which cools and removes moisture. The recipe cools and fortifies the liver, balances the blood pressure and promotes 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 your liking

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. Combine the soy sauce and a little salt and pepper. Stir 1-2 minutes 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. Immerse the shitake mushrooms, wood-ear mushrooms, and dry lily flowers in different (1 hour) bowls of hot water. (24 hour soaking preferred)
2. Strain the soft shitake mushrooms saving the water.
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. Mix in the soy sauce, add ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of shitake mushroom juice.
10. Put the lid on the pan or wok, over a low flame, then reduce the heat to a 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“