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AYURVEDA • MEDITATION • YOGA • WISDOM • RECIPES

Recipes & Food

Ayurvedic Properties of Asparagus

Unlocking the Ayurvedic Secrets of Asparagus: Nature’s Gift for Holistic Well-being

Asparagus, with its slender stalks and delicate flavor, has long been celebrated as a culinary delight. Yet, beyond its culinary appeal, this verdant vegetable boasts a rich history rooted in ancient Ayurvedic traditions. Revered for its medicinal properties and esteemed as a symbol of vitality and rejuvenation, asparagus holds a special place in Ayurveda, the […]

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Black-eyed Peas and Greens

Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck

Black-eyed peas are a type of legume, actually a bean. The traditional Southern dish of black-eyed peas and greens is served on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day for good luck throughout the year: the peas symbolize coins and the greens paper money. Cultivated since pre-historic times in China and India, black-eyed peas are

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wild rice stuffing recipe

Wild Rice Stuffing

TRY AN AYURVEDIC THANKSGIVING! Indulge in this robust Wild Rice Stuffing, a refreshing departure from the traditional bread-based counterpart. A harmonious blend of sweet, salty, sour, and astringent notes, this delectable dish features a foundation of rice intertwined with apples, celery, fennel, fresh cranberries, herbs, and just a hint of bread. The outcome? A flavorful,

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Fall Cleanse Super Salad

Fall Cleansing Super Salad

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin A solid Ayurvedic knowledge base provides the tools necessary to navigate the seasons and remain in good health. And, for those of us who are familiar with the seasonal practices of Ayurveda, we know that fall is ripe with opportunities to cleanse, relax,

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DIY Lavender Lip Balm

DIY Lavender Lip Balm

Sailing along on a summer breeze one minute, feeling salty and sweaty the next!? This lavender lip balm is the perfect DIY solution to time in the summer sun—soothing, moisturizing, and nourishing. LAVENDER’S LOVE “Bee”sides (yeah, we went there) being a powerful attractor of pollinators, lavender has myriad medicinal properties, including Anti-inflammatory Anti-septic Anti-depressant Vulnerary

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strawberry shortcakes

Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes

Around here, June is strawberry-picking month. So be sure take advantage of the opportunity to get outdoors and hit up your local self-pick farm. The Good Strawberries are good for the entire body. They are full of vitamins, fiber, and exceptionally high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols and don’t contain sodium, fat, or cholesterol.

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f. carica tree (figs)

The Health Benefits of Figs

Figs have long and varied cultural history—think of Adam and Eve and their fig clothing. It’s believed they were one of the first plants cultivated by humans. They are the fruit of the f. Carica ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and full of nutritional value and sweet taste.  Figs satisfy sweet

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