08/13/2025
Feeling bloated, tired after meals, or craving sweets? 👀
In TCM, late summer is the season of the Spleen: your body’s ‘kitchen’ that turns food into energy (Qi). When Qi is low, digestion struggles.
🍝 Eat warm, cooked meals
🥗 Skip iced drinks & too many raw salads - these take longer and require more energy to digest
🍲 Think soups, stews, roasted veggies
Keep your Spleen happy, and you’ll glide into fall feeling grounded + energized.
1. Breakfast – Warm Oatmeal with Apple & Cinnamon
-Cook rolled oats in water or milk (dairy or oat milk).
-Stir in diced apple while cooking so it softens.
-Sprinkle cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
-Optional: add a few chopped walnuts.
-Family tip: Let kids top their bowl with a little nut butter or raisins.
2. Lunch – Chicken & Sweet Potato Wraps
-Roast or bake diced sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and salt.
-Layer in a tortilla with shredded rotisserie chicken and a sprinkle of mild cheese.
-Add warm black beans if desired.
-Family tip: Serve with salsa or avocado for those who want more flavor.
3. Snack – Banana “Sushi”
-Spread peanut butter (or almond butter) over a peeled banana.
-Roll in crushed rice cereal or oats.
-Slice into rounds.
-Family tip: This is fun for kids to make themselves.
4. Dinner – One-Pot Chicken & Rice Soup
-In a big pot, sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil.
-Add cubed chicken breast, white rice, and chicken broth.
-Season with salt, pepper, and a little ginger powder.
-Simmer until rice is soft.
-Family tip: Serve with warm bread for dunking.
5. Evening Snack – Baked Apple Slices
-Slice apples into wedges.
-Toss with cinnamon and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup.
-Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until soft.
-Family tip: Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for kids, plain for adults.
