Summertime, and travel to other time zones may be on your agenda! So how do you make the most of your trip, and eliminate the jet lag issue, truly enjoying each and every moment of your stay? Especially if you’re like me, with so much to do before leaving, it’s hard to get to bed on time that final departure week.
On a Macrobiotic Diet it’s so easy! Three simple, magical words: ume sho kuzu!
What’s that? A very soothing drink, easily made, in about 7 minutes. Three ingredients plus water: umeboshi plum, shoyu – a special soy sauce, and kuzu – the harvested root of the kudzu plant. Yes, the very plant that grows throughout the southern states, covering huge trees along the highways. Imagine the strength of that hardy plant’s root, harvested for this drink, and coating your intestinal walls. No wonder this drink boosts our immunity! We love teaching this in macrobiotic cooking class because it is helpful for so many health conditions.
- Just dissolve 1 teaspoon of kuzu in 1 cup cold spring or filtered water.
- Bring to a boil, stirring continually to avoid lumping.
- Add one-third umeboshi plum
- Once the water becomes transparent, add 6 drops shoyu.
Drink while hot. Enjoy this drink daily two days before the trip, and the day of travel, and if possible the following two days. You may also repeat for your return home.
Especially at this present time with concern about the swine flu and travel, the ume-sho-kuzu drink becomes a no-brainer for travel because it is considered the Macrobiotic Diet Antibiotic!
*Top quality ingredients can be ordered from Natural Import Company at 800 . 324 . 1878
- 89500 Sakurazawa Shoyu 5 oz.
- 89333 Mitoku Umeboshi Plum 6 oz
- 89408 Mitoku Kuzu 3 oz
For more information on benefits of Ume Sho Kuzu, and macrobiotic cooking classes, please check our website:
www.atlantamacrobiotics.com or email: marsharueff@mac.com
Books: The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health, Michio Kushi and Alex Jack See the section on Home Remedies
