Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Loaded with good fats from avocado, this chocolate mousse is creamy and oh so dreamy! You can opt to keep it plant based or sub
sweets
"Chocolate is a living matter, it has its own inner language. Only when it feels the object of
intimate attention, and only then, does it cease to bewitch the throat and begin to dialogue with
the senses." ~Alexander Von Humboldt
Channels affected:
Spleen/Stomach
Earth element
Food Tips:
🍫 Occasionally craving sweet foods is completely normal and is one of the body’s many ways of balancing itself. However, strong urges to eat sugary sweets regularly may indicate an imbalance in the Spleen and Stomach organ systems. This may be experienced as feelings of exhaustion, muscle fatigue, bloating, worry, anxiousness, feelings of low self-esteem, or an imbalance between intellectual and physical activity.
🍫 In the tradition of Chinese medicine, mildly sweet foods tonify or nourish the Qi or Essence and may help to balance energy levels. When mildly sweet or naturally sweet foods are eaten, they actually boost the energy of the Spleen and Stomach, which are in charge of digestion. The Spleen also governs muscle strength and is in charge of the Blood which is extra important for us women! Consuming mildly, or naturally sweet foods may also help a person to feel more calm and relaxed. However, consuming excessively sweet foods, such as highly processed foods with refined and isolated sugars, can have the opposite effect and can eventually can lead to difficulties controlling blood sugar levels and create an organ system deficiency.
🍫 That said, sometimes eating something sweet nourishes the body and uplifts the spirit (hello chocolate!). In this sense consuming mildly or naturally sweet foods can be helpful. The term naturally sweet foods refers to whole foods that have naturally occurring sweetness. Some examples are whole grains such as rice, teff and amaranth. Vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and squash. And of course fresh fruits such as pears, watermelon, apples, bananas, papayas, grapes and berries. Whenever possible, its always better to get your sweet fix from these types of foods.
🍫 In this special Sweets section, my goal is to provide recipes that call for sweeteners that are low on the glycemic index as to not spike blood sugar levels or exhaust digestive function. I also include sweeteners such as real maple syrup, monk fruit, coconut sugar and sucanat, which is raw, unprocessed cane sugar. As great as these minimally processed sweeteners are, it’s best to make recipes in this section an occasional treat rater than a regular part of your diet. And of course, please share them with those you love and enjoy them fully!
