There is a heat wave sweeping much of the world right now. Below I've gathered a few of my favorite Chinese medicinal herbs and foods that expel heat to cool the body from within. But first, let's cover an important tenet of traditional Chinese medicine regarding the temperature of foods and liquids you should consume in the summer. 

I've been hitting the farmers' markets around town a lot lately. Truth be told, I wish I could fast forward through the rest of Summer, dust off my sweaters & boots, and get on with the tradition of Fall pumpkin patch visits and Hocus Pocus viewings. Still, I'll admit that there is something special about the end of summer produce. Stone fruits and berries are everywhere, and they pair perfectly with Summer's (hopefully) final punch in the face....a long stretch of super scorching, 100 degree days. This smoothie is the perfect whole foods refresher for the last hot days of summer. It's vegan, gluten & refined sugar free, and insanely delicious.

It's surprising how satisfying a raw vegan cookie can be. These cardamom cookies have an oat & almond base, with a coconut milk & date caramel filling. A sprinkling of dried rose petals on top and an optional chocolate dip make these the perfect treat! Whether you need a little dessert or something to have with your morning coffee/tea, these are a great treat to have on hand!

A question we get asked all the time: How do I use CocoGlow? We love our blends, and they can be used in so many different ways! We originally developed them to fill a need in our own lives for a simple way to incorporate more adaptogens, Chinese herbs, and medicinal mushrooms into our daily routines. Obviously, we also needed it to taste good and be an enjoyable experience (otherwise forget it!). We want to help as many people as possible enjoy the same benefits we have experienced, and that starts with knowing how to incorporate these amazing foods in a quick & easy way.