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.

Complete Ayurvedic Digestive Support Protocol

This morning recipe works best as part of a complete digestive routine. In our practice we recommend the following products to support healthy digestion morning and evening:

• Triphala Capsules — take 1 tablet morning and evening to support healthy elimination and bowel regularity
• DGL Transdermal Cream — apply to the hands, feet, and over the liver morning and evening to support digestive and liver health
• Fennel Transdermal Cream — apply to the lower abdomen in clockwise circles after meals to support digestion and reduce bloating