Annemaries Calming Kudzu Elixir

Directions

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   In a small pot, mix the kudzu into the cold apple juice, stirring until dissolved.
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   Stir in the ginger, vanilla, and cinnamon and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the liquid thickens and becomes translucent.
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   Serve hot or cold.
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   For a cozy and soothing pudding, follow Annemaries original recipe, leaving out the ginger and cinnamon, and increase the amount of kudzu to 2 tablespoons.
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   For a more nutrient-dense pudding, swirl 1 tablespoon of tahini into the mixture as soon as it thickens.
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   Drink immediately!
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   (per serving)
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   Calories: 170
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   Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
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    Carbohydrates: 39g
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    Protein: 0g
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    Fiber: 0g
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    Sodium: 30mg
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    While there are many good medications available to control nausea and stomach problems, folks always are asking me about nutritional options.
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    I threw the question to Dr. Keith Block, and he suggested kudzu.
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    In fact, Keith said, I find kudzu better than most antidiarrheal medications in terms of binding a patients bowels when they have loose stools.
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    Hey, anything that keeps you from wearing out the carpet between the bed and the bathroom is worth a try.
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    Regarding kudzu, Annemarie says, I was looking for ways to make puddings that didnt require milk or eggs.
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    I turned to kudzu, which was being used in macrobiotic circles as a remedy for digestive disorders.
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    It thickens the same way as cornstarch doesby being dissolved in a cold liquid and then heated while stirring.
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    I loved my hot peanut apple kudzu breakfast pudding.
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    After a few days of eating it, I began to realize I was feeling exceedingly mellow.
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    My desire to argue seemed to vanish.
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    I slept really deeply.
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    Soon enough, I thought, This is a great stress-reducer!
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    Eventually I put it in my book Food and Healing, and in my classes on kitchen pharmacy.
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    Everybody who had it in class got very relaxed.
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    Its also great for calming down kids.
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    So I will take credit for discovering this wonderful natural remedy that tastes like dessert, and hope many people learn to enjoy it!