Fall is here and we’re looking forward to Hot Chocolate and cozy fires. But what if you can mix all of that up into a badass cup of Hot Chocolate that stimulates your digestive system and boosts cellular metabolism?

That’s right!!! Can you say freakin’ YUM!

All forms of imbalanced agni create undigested residues (ama) that form toxins.

The dosha accumulate at their site - kapha in the stomach, pitta in the abdomen, vata in the colon. This starts the cycle of imbalance and must be avoided if you want to stay healthy.

Left untreated the accumulated dosha can become disturbed. This results in the dosha leaving their site and overflowing, a very dangerous situation.

• Kapha can manifest as mucus, coughs, asthma, diabetes and obesity.

• Pitta can manifest as skin problems, heart problems and inflammation.

• Vata can manifest as bone problems, nervous conditions and degenerative conditions.

Toxins (ama) become present in all chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, blood disorders, fatigue syndromes, tumors, cysts, skin conditions, allergies and cancers.

But what if you could mix up a cup of your fall favorite, add a few spices to it and wake up that Agni?!?

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of shredded dark chocolate (you may use powdered cacao)

• 1-2 cups of milk (we prefer almond milk)

• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon

• a pinch of cayenne (powdered)

• 1 star anise

Directions

• Mix the chocolate, cayenne, and cinnamon together in a mug.

• Pour the desired amount of milk into a pot and heat until it starts to boil.

• Slowly pour the milk over the mixture while whisking.

• Add Star Anise to the cup of Hot Chocolate.

• Enjoy!

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