A recipe to support your kidneys & adrenals. (We could all use a little boost these days) Dark coloured & black foods are TCM recommended in the winter to support the kidneys - Such as dark berries, seeds, & seaweeds. The addition of sweet potato and flax in this recipe helps to build blood and is supportive of lactating bodies to boost milk production - it’s also a general tonic for post partum recovery. Seamoss is a neutral flavoured seaweed that is high in minerals. You can find it at most health stores or online.

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries
1 med white sweet potato (white not orange)
1 can coconut milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup flax meal
Optional: 2 tbsp seamoss gel or 1 tsp powder
Toppings: coconut yogurt, dark chocolate, chopped walnuts.

In a slow cooker add berries, chopped potato and coconut milk and leave on low overnight. In the morning purée with emulsion blender and add chia, flax and seamoss if using.

*You can also use other dark berries like wild blackberries, salad berries, black raspberries, & saskatoon berries.