Awen Gardens

In James A Duke's book, The Green Pharmacy (which I advise all those interested in natural health to own) he has this wonderful recipe to assist in beating diabetes.  Pair this with Awen Gardens Diabe-Tea and you have a powerful combination of foods to assist in beating diabetes. 

In 2004, I was diagnosed with borderline type 2 diabetes.  I was on medication for 3 months and fought it with food, exercise, and teas/herbs.  I was off the medication in 3 months and never looked back.  I enjoy good foods and know how nature can heal.  So, enjoy this recipe and come by or contact me in regards to our Diabe-Tea product. 

Beans contain a type of fiber that is particularly useful for controlling blood sugar levels, and onion skin is particularly rich in the beneficial compound quercetin, which serves the same purpose. Leaving the onion skin on while the soup cooks means that more of the compound will end up in the soup bowl, where you want it.

Ingredients:
2 Cups Water
1 Unpeeled Red Onion, quartered
16 oz of rinsed and partially cooked Kidney Beans
1 Diced Carrot
1/2 Cup Peanuts
1/4 Cup Fenugreek Sprouts or 1/2 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
2 Bay Leaves
4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
Dash of Ground Cinnamon
Dash of Ground Cloves
Dash of Turmeric

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water, beans and onions to a boil (this makes the potent onion stock).   Add the carrots, peanuts, fenugreek sprouts or seeds, bay leaves, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, & turmeric.

Bring to a simmer.  Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the onions are very tender.  Remove the onion pieces with a slotted spoon; peel off and discard the skins.  Lightly mash the onions and return them back to the soup.  Removed and discard the Bay leaves.

Makes about 4 servings. 

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