Wednesday 20 April 2016

POWER PACKED VEGETARIANS

Malaysian  do eat lots of Sprouts and tofu- available in all most all hawker centers prepared in a variety of  mouth watering dish A must take food
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Eating the Shaolin Temple Diet

eating meat dose not necessarily give all meat.How is that cows eating grass generate  such a lot of meat,milk,bones,hard skin etc etc. It is myth
The Shaolin Temple diet is a balanced way of eating that can help you live a long, active and healthy life.  It provides a simple and streamlined formula for preparing vegan macrobiotic  meals with relative ease.  Learn how to eat like the Shaolin monks, some of the fittest and healthiest people on the planet.
So who are the Shaolin monks, and what is the traditional Shaolin Temple diet?
Anyone remember the 1970's television series, 'Kung Fu' with David Carridine?   Kwai Chang Caine, the patient and soft spoken yet formidable character portrayed by  Carradine, was known for his impressive skills in the martial arts.  
He was a Shaolin priest who grew up in the Shaolin Temple.  His teachers imparted many great wisdoms taken from theTao Te Ching, and Buddhist teachings, including vegetarianism.
Photo: "Shaolin-show" by I, Sitam. Licensed under CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shaolin-show.jpg#/media/File:Shaolin-show.jpg
The Shaolin monks are world renowned for their amazing athletic abilities.  They practice  Shaolin kung fu, which appears to synthesize every skill imaginable to thrive as a human~ mentally, spiritually, physically, and energetically.  
They have learned to harness qi~called 'heaven's qi' to perform seemingly impossible feats, and are unsurpassed in their integration of strength, flexibility, endurance, agility and coordination.
The Shaolin monks that live in the temple are Chinese Buddhists, but incorporate Taoist teachings in their form of Shaolin kung fu.  Taoism teaches us to live in harmony with nature in order to be well and thrive.  
They adhere to the Buddhist teachings of not killing, and therefore eat a vegetarian diet.  The Shaolin Temple diet also excludes alcohol, and stimulating spices or odiferous foods, such as the onion family of vegetables, garlic, and ginger.  These are thought to entice the emotions.  
Considering how many of them live in close quarters, and how much they work out, it makes sense that they would avoid certain foods that could otherwise get in the way of their spiritual practices.  Our version of the Shaolin Temple diet is a little more liberal with these spices.
Photo by ST4991  via Wikimedia Commons
The Shaolin Temple diet is strictly vegetarian among those who have taken the monks vows and live in the temples.  Many people have a belief that one has to eat meat in order to have the energy, endurance, or muscular strength required of elite athletes such as the Shaolin monks, or other martial artists or body builders.  
Here is how Sifu Wang Kiew Kit of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute responds to this question:
"It is a common misconception among many people that eating meat is necessary for providing the energy needed in vigorous kungfu. In fact the reverse is more probably true. Traditional Shaolin monks were strict vegetarians, and there was no doubt that they were tremendously powerful. Why? Where did they get their tremendous energy? About 80% was from “heaven chi”, i.e. from the cosmos, and 20% from “grain chi”, i.e. their vegetarian diet.
A meat eater might get more energy from his “grain chi”, but as toxic waste from meat is more than that from vegetables, and as toxic waste clogs meridians along which “heaven chi” flows, his net energy gain will be less than that of a vegetarian, if both practise genuine kungfu, which includes chi kung, i.e. the art of energy management."

So what exactly does the Shaolin Temple diet include?

The Shaolin Temple diet consists of:
  • Eight Treasures Congee for breakfast at 6 AM ~ recipe varies according to the season
  • Lunch from 11:30-12:30 ~ Tofu, rice & 5-6 types of vegetables
  • Dinner at 5:30 ~ Noodles and bread made from black or yellow wheat 
The Shaolin Temple diet focuses on a bean and grain congee made with added nuts, seeds, and dried fruit such as goji berries or Chinese dates, a protein- and veggie-rich lunch, and a simple, carbohydrate-rich dinner.  
The Eight Treasures Congee is perfect fuel prior to their intensive training.  The protein at lunch helps them remain fueled and focused for more training in the afternoon.  A lighter carbohydrate-rich dinner is perfect for their evening of winding down, chanting, meditation, and early bed.
Eight Treasures refers to the 8 different ingredients.  Certain numbers are considered very auspicious in traditional Chinese belief systems.
The specific ingredients and food-based herbal products are chosen according to their properties to restore balance to someone's health, and are adjusted according to the seasons.  
It is believed that regular consumption of this Eight Treasures Congee (the name is the same despite many varied recipes) is key for longevity.  In deed, in regions where this is a traditional part of the diet, such as among the Shaolin, they live long, healthy lives.

The Shaolin Temple diet includes a big plate of tofu, rice and 5-6 types of vegetables for lunch.

We often bake our tofu, and have several simple baked tofu recipes.   Here is a recipe for  Simple Seasoned Baked Tofu.

Lunch Time!
Eating the Shaolin Temple diet - Simple Seasoned Baked Tofu

The veggies come out great when you follow the QB ~ Quick Boil Vegetable Recipes, or    QB Greens Recipes.  There are a couple simple dressings for the veggies as well, or try theLemon, Hemp & Tahini dressing, below.

Quick Boil (QB) Asian Vegetable Medley with
Lemon, Hemp & Tahini Dressing - Served with Tofu & Rice as part of the Shaolin Temple Diet lunch

  • 5-6 Different veggies ~ Asian Vegetable Medley shown includes baby bok choy, Chinese broccoli, Taiwanese cabbage, scallions and carrots 
For dressing:  
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. hemp oil (or XV olive oil, cold pressed sesame oil, or flax oil)
  • 1 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1+ tsp. real maple syrup
  • ~2 tsp. naturally fermented, low-sodium soy sauce
  1. Cut veggies into even shapes, and do the QB~Quick Boil method~boiling the veggies in a pot with about 4 inches of water, and a pinch of salt brought to a boil.  Bring back to a boil after immersing veggies, then scoop them out into a heat proof bowl.  Continue until all the veggies are cooked.  Some need only a quick dunking, some may take a moment longer.  (For more details, follow the link.)

    Alternatively, try the QB (Quick Blanch) method by pouring boiling water over the veggies, then letting them sit, covered, for a couple minutes with a plate.
  2. Place ingredients for dressing in a jar.  Shake.

    Do a quick taste test and adjust with a dash of salt, more soy sauce, more lemon, or more syrup, as desired.  Toss half with the veggies, save the rest for the next day.
Dinner as part of the Shaolin Temple diet is light, and carbohydrate-rich.

This can be something like a simple meal of steamed sweet corn on the cob (great with ume plum and/or avocado rubbed on) and steamed organic russet potatoes (also good with avocado, or dipped in ketchup - plain, or with dijon mustard or nutritional yeast flakes); a noodle dish; or bread - like one or more of Don's yummy Steamed Buns. 

Japanese Noodles with a Tangy Miso Sauce

  • Your favorite Japanese or Asian noodles ~ pictured above was three different bundles: 1 Green Tea noodle, 1 buckwheat noodle, and 1 sorghum noodle.  These noodles are made with the whole grain, and little else.  Many noodles are very high in sodium, so read the labels!
  • Lots of thin cut napa cabbage, bok choy, or green cabbage
  • 2-3 Scallions, sliced (reserve a few for garnish)
  • 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced ~ or use the small, young, inner celery stalk with the leaves
  • 2 tsp. oil for stir fry
  • 1 tbsp. barley, or younger red miso paste (if using a milder white/yellow miso, add a tiny bit of soy sauce, or use more miso paste)
  • .5 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup organic ketchup or tomato paste
  • About .5 tsp. rice vinegar
  • .5-1 tsp. chili garlic sauce, or less if using Sriracha
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar (optional)
  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions.  The Japanese noodles we use cook within 5 minutes.  Drain, then rinse with cold water.
  2. Heat a wok, or large pan on medium-high.  Add oil (canola, sesame, or your favorite for using with a higher heat.)
  3. Carefully add scallions and celery.  Stir with a wood spatula, cooking until lightly browned.  Add cabbage, and cook, stirring until translucent or soft.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of water while cooking to 'steam' the veggies, and prevent sticking.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.  Add a couple tablespoons of water, and mash the miso and peanut butter up using the back of a spoon against the side of the bowl, or two spoons pressing together. 
  5. Toss noodles, veggies and sauce all together ~ either in a big bowl, or in the pan, which ever is easier.  Garnish is desired with remaining scallions, and a few chopped dry roasted peanuts.
The pasta is good topped with this refreshing Pickled Daikon Radish & Cucumber Salad ~ 
  • Thin slice peeled cucumber on the bias ~ smaller cucumbers are especially good
  • Cut daikon into matchsticks
  • Toss together with 1-2 tsp. ume plum vinegar  ~ Good immediately, and lasts for a few days.  Very refreshing!



  
Songshan Mountain and Shaolin Monastery

Songshan Mountain and Shaolin Monastery
Known worldwide as the cradle of Chinese martial arts, Shaolin Monastery is 80 kilometers southeast of Luoyang at the western edge of Songshan, the central of China's four sacred Taoist peaks. It can be reached in 3 hours on a country road through farming villages. The fame has brought change and it is far from a remote and romantic retreat where the wisdom of the ages is passed from master to novice. It is now a major tourist area, as well as a place of pilgrimage for monks and lay Buddhists. A training hall has been built next to the monastery for the many foreign enthusiasts that come to study. The founder of the monastery was the Indian monk Bodhidharma, where he reportedly sat facing the back wall of a cave and meditated for nine years. His silhouette is said to have been imprinted on the rock. Imperial sanctions ensured the growth of Shaolin's reputation as a martial arts center.It still houses 70 monks to this day. One of its greatest treasures are the 18 art frescoes, painted in 1828, depicting ancient monks in classic fighting poses that today's novices attempt to emulate. In Thousand Buddha Hall, depressions in the stone floor of this main hall of the temple serve as reminders of the tough combat exercises performed by the monks. Southwest of the monastery is Stupa Forest and its 230 monuments and burial mounds, the oldest of which dates from the Tang Dynasty.
The Shaolin Monastery, in the Songshan Range near Luoyang, is the home of most Asian martial arts. Be it Kung fu or karate, taekwondo or judo, they all originated in ancient China as fighting techniques of one individual against another. The bald-headed Shaolin monks, well known for their inimitable Shaolin boxing, recognized the signs of the time a few years back and made the monastery a commercial affair.
The monk that founded the Shaolin monastery climbed to the heights of Songshan in 527. He realized that many Buddhist monks were unable to keep up demanding meditation exercise in complete quiet and concentration. Based upon observations of the movements of animals, the monk is said to have developed an excise that he described as a method of physical training, and this in turn became the origin of Shaolin 

 boxing. This type of boxing must surely be one of the most sophisticated Asian martial arts.


“It’s never too late to start eating well. A good diet can reverse many of those conditions as well. In short: change the way you eat and you can transform your health for the better.” 
― T. Colin Campbell, Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn but to unlearn. —GLORIA STEINEM” 
― T. Colin Campbell, Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

“Western culture is hell-bent on ignoring, disbelieving, and, in some cases, actively twisting the truth about what we should be eating—so much so that it can be hard for us to believe that we’ve been lied to all these years.” 
― T. Colin Campbell, Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition


“Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth. —ALBERT EINSTEIN” 
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