We prescribe this recipe for all of our patients.  Have it early in the morning when you first wake up. It's designed to provide nourishment without overwhelming the digestive fire.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole, fresh organic sweet apple, cored and peeled. 
• 3 whole cloves (per apple) Note: Use only 1 clove for crock pot cooking. 
• 1/4 cup of spring water 

Instructions:

1. Peel and dice apple into small pieces. 
2. Add cloves, apples and water in a covered pot. 
3. Stew apples in 1/4 cup of water until mushy consistency (usually takes about 15 minutes, less time for pears). 
4. Remove cloves and discard before serving. 
5. Let stand away from heat for 5 minutes to cool a little. 

Note: if you are constipated you may add 1 prune to the recipe.