RAW CARROT SALAD

As a general rule, traditional Chinese medicine discourages the consumption of large quantities of raw fruits and vegetables. One exception to that rule, however, is the raw carrot salad for female patients seeking to reverse estrogen dominance and any patient seeking to enhance their body’s capacity to excrete endotoxins and to optimize gut, liver, and thyroid function.

HOW TO PREPARE THE SALAD

  1. Wash one or two organic raw carrots using produce wash.
  2. Remove the outer layer of the carrots using a peeler and discard.
  3. Continue using the peeler to shred the rest of the carrot lengthwise.
  4. Place the shredded carrot in a small bowl.
  5. Add two to four teaspoons of good quality oil (avocado oil, liquid coconut oil, MCT oil, or extra virgin olive oil).
  6. Add a generous splash of unrefined apple cider vinegar.
  7. Add a generous pinch of mineral sea salt (Baja Gold salt or Redmond’s Real Salt are good options).
  8. Gently toss all the ingredients to combine.
  9. Allow the prepared salad to sit for about five minutes until the carrots are slightly softened by the oil and vinegar.
  10. Consume once or twice a day on an empty stomach as a snack.

Heap of carrot peel on a white paper with carrot peeler in front