This recipe is ideal for those feeling worn out, weak, or deficient… this could be due to overwork, poor diet, pre-natal, pregnancy, postpartum, post menses, or prolonged illness.

Gluten free oats are a wonderful way to nourish the body. They restore the nervous system and reproductive system, strengthen the TCM spleen-pancreas, and restores energy levels (Qi). Oats have also shown to lower cholesterol and strengthen cardiovascular health.

Other benefits of oats include:

• Resolves diarrhea

• Restores libdio

• Resolves indigestion

• Decreases swelling

• Decreases bloating

• Regulates blood sugar

• High in silicon which restores connective tissues and bones

Goji berries and Chinese Red Dates (Jujubes) are sweet and support the liver, lungs, spleen, stomach, and kidneys. They nourish the blood, yin, and yang. Goji berries are high in Vitamin A which supports eye sight. They support reproductive health, increase libido, and balance blood sugar. These fruits may even help decrease irritability and anxiety.

Congee is a medicinal dish that traditionally consists of rice and water cooked for several hours. The longer cooking process makes the dish easy to digest and nourishing. Congee can be used for those with chronic illness or are malnourished but is often used as a breakfast side dish due to its many health benefits. Different grains are used with the same cooking technique to provide adequate nutrition.

I like to make this dish for moms that have just given birth! It is a great way to nourish their body after labor and delivery. Check out this lactation cookie recipe too!

Temperature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, Slightly Bitter

Organs: Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Lungs

Actions: Nourishes the blood, yin, and yang, supports reproductive health, restores libido, supports digestion, resolves diarrhea, increases energy

Ingredients (2-3 servings)

• 1 cup Gluten Free Oats

• 3 cups filtered Water

• 1/4 cup Goji berries

• 4 Chinese Red Dates

• Optional sweeteners: honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit

Preparations

1. Add water and oats to large sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

2. Simmer oats for about 30 minutes or longer. If oatmeal gets to dry, add more water.

3. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add goji berries and dates.

4. When oatmeal has reached your desired thickness or consistency remove from heat.

5. Optional: top with a small amount of honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit to make oats a little sweeter.