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What you’ll need:

• 3 lbs Ground meat – we used 2 lbs ground beef and 1 lb ground pork
• 1 16 oz can Low Sodium Broth – we used chicken, but beef or vegetable would also work
• 1 14.5 oz can diced Tomatoes
• 1 Jar of your favorite Salsa
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 Jalapeños, diced
• 2 Bell Peppers – we used 1 orange and 1 yellow
• 2 16 oz can Pinto Beans
• 1 16 oz can Black Beans
• 4 Tbs Host Defense® Reishi Powder
• 2 Tbs Avocado Oil (can substitute with oil of choice)
• 3 Tbs Chili Powder
• 1 Tbs Paprika
• 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Tsp Garlic Salt
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Bring it all together:

Sautee onions, jalapenos, and bell peppers in oil until the onions become translucent. Add meat and cook thoroughly. Once the meat is cooked, add canned tomatoes, salsa, beans, and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Add seasonings, stir until mixed. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes – 1 hour, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached. Add Reishi powder. Serve to taste with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips & cornbread!

Warm up this winter with the Host Defense® signature Golden Milk Latte! Our MycoBotanicals® Brain & Body™ Powder has Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushroom mycelium, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. Combine it with your favorite milk to make a warm and fragrant latte. Add extra spices, sweeteners, and coconut oil for an evening treat!

By combining the beneficial mushroom mycelium of Reishi – The Mushroom of Immortality and Lion’s Mane – The Smart Mushroom, Host Defense® MycoBotanicals® Brain & Body™ promotes Sound Mind and Strong Body.*

Here’s our go-to Golden Milk Latte recipe!

Ingredients:

• Almond Milk - 3 cups
• Host Defense® Brain & Body™ Powder - 2 tsp
• Ground Cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
• Coconut Oil – 1 Tbsp
• Maple Syrup - 2 tsp
• Peppercorns - 8 pieces
• Star Anise - 2 pieces

Directions:

Pour all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan, set aside one star anise. Heat mixture over medium/high heat, whisking briskly. Do not boil. Strain liquid to remove peppercorns and star anise, and pour into two mugs. Add star anise and cinnamon for garnish if desired. Enjoy!

Myceli-YUM!™

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place white chocolate chips in a medium bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Spray melted chocolate with the MycoShield® and stir until smooth. Break up the Primordial Chocolate™ into pieces and add the oil to a bowl. Repeat microwaving instructions. Spread the white chocolate onto your prepared baking sheet. Take the dark chocolate and drizzle or swirl over the white chocolate. Sprinkle with candy cane pieces. Allow to harden in refrigerator for 20 minutes, then break up into pieces, and enjoy!

Myceli-YUM!™ 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

• 3 cups almond flour
• 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 Teaspoons of Reishi Powder
• 2 Primordial Chocolate™ Salted Maca Crunch Bars
• Sprinkles (optional)

Takes about 15 minutes. Makes about 24 table-spoon-sized bites.

Instructions:

Chop Primordial Chocolate™ Salted Maca Crunch bars into small chunks and set aside. Heat coconut oil until liquid. Add almond flour, maple syrup, oil, Reishi powder, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Using a spoon, stir until thickened and well-incorporated. Fold in chopped chocolate. Top with sprinkles if desired. Enjoy with a spoon straight from the bowl, or ball into tablespoon sized bites. Bites best served chilled.

Myceli-YUM!™

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.