Hormone Balancing and Calming Purple Yam Drink

Ready to try a new recipe that’s not only delicious but also fantastic for your wellness journey? Meet the Purple Yam Drink, a creamy, dreamy beverage that’s perfect for cozy nights in or as a treat to impress your cookbook club. Packed with the goodness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this drink is all about calming your mind and tonifying your Qi (vital energy). So, let’s dive into why this should be your next go-to!

Hormone Healing Foods  

This Purple Yam Drink is a blend of simplicity and health benefits, making it a wonderful addition to your wellness arsenal. Purple yams, with their vibrant hue, are more than just a pretty face. They’re rich in fiber and antioxidants, which are fantastic for your overall health and hormone balance. The fiber helps your body get rid of any excess hormones (estrogen dominance anyone?) that contribute to your pesky symptoms. This drink is perfect anytime of your cycle, but especially during the luteal phase when fiber is helpful to ward off PMS symptoms. 

TCM Benefits: Foods for Anxiety 

In TCM, purple yams are cherished for their ability to calm the spirit and tonify Qi, helping you feel grounded and balanced. Yams are known to benefit the Spleen organ system, which is in charge of digestion in TCM. We need strong digestion to make quality Qi and Blood, two things that are not only important for hormone and period health but overall wellness. It’s a great drink to have anytime you are feeling a little down and need some nourishing energy.

And guess what? This recipe is super easy to whip up.

Recipe

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1 cooked purple potato 
• 4 cups milk of choice
• Sweetener of choice, to taste
• Elix formula of your choice (Ginger Aide is always a solid go to) 
• Coconut cream (optional)

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth
2. Enjoy warm - heat up on the stove if necessary 
3. Optionally, top with a dollop of coconut cream for extra indulgence
4. Pour into your favorite mug, take a deep breath, sit back, and enjoy!

Sip on this beauty warm, and let the nourishing properties work their magic on your body and soul. It’s calm in a cup. Trust us, this drink is not just a treat; it’s a step toward a healthier, more balanced you!

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This article was reviewed by Zoey Gong.

Zoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine nutritionist, food therapist, and chef. Her recipes have been featured in various publications, including the cover of Food & Wine magazine in the February 2023 issue. She’s the author of The Five Elements Cookbook: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine with Recipes for Everyday Healing, where she guides readers in the basics of TCM through encyclopedic entries on common ingredients and 50 nourishing recipes.