A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. …
Today’s recipe is a St. Patrick’s Day nod to our Irish brothers and sisters and their traditions of hearty and healthy soups and stews made with fresh seasonal vegetables. It’s no coincidence the green, white, and orange colors of the Irish flag make an appearance here! Ayurveda calls this time of year just before kapha …
Shatavari—also known as the Queen of herbs—is among the most important herbs in the ayurvedic healing tradition. Since ancient times, it has been used as a versatile female rejuvenating tonic for supporting and strengthening women at various stages of life. From menstruation and menopause to pregnancy and motherhood, shatavari is said to help women deal …
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU! Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all system. Considerations for each person’s unique constitution play a prominent role in providing diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga, and more recommendations. Spices are packed with healing power, especially as it relates to kindling our agni, or digestive …
Sweeten up to family, friends, or your partner with this Kamut recipe! What is Kamut? Kamut is a specific variety of Khorasan wheat originating from the fertile crescent (Middle East) thousands of years ago. Kamut made its way to the US in the 40s. Still, it wasn’t until the 80s that commercial interest grew as …
6 Ways This Popular Spice Could Improve Your Well-Being Cumin is one of the world’s most popular and top-selling spices, second only to black pepper. A staple in Indian cooking and an essential component of the famous garam masala, it comes from the fruits of an aromatic flowering plant named Cuminum cyminum (or common cumin), …
January is a tricky time of the year for the doshas. As we slowly head into winter, kapha accumulates as the climate gets excessively cold, moist, and heavy. This is also when vata may get a little out of hand in areas where the climate remains very cold and dry. But the good news is, …
This New Year’s Eve, serve up some non-alcoholic drinks that are as healthy and delicious as they are fun. Cool down from hours on the dance floor, boost your immunity, and revel in the fact that you’re going to feel great tomorrow, with one of these—or all! First and foremost, don’t forget the garnish! The …
The Incredible Ayurvedic Herb That Rejuvenates and Nourishes Inside Out Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a leguminous plant known for its remarkably flavorful roots and stolons, which are about 40-50 times sweeter than sugar. Historically used as a natural sweetener and food flavoring agent, licorice is often found today in commercial chewing gums, candies, and beverages, …
Ghee, also known as ‘the royal oil,’ begins as butter and is rendered dairy-free through the cooking process when the lactose, salt, impurities, whey, and casein fall to the bottom as sediment. Benefits of Ghee Because ghee is treated with low heat, usually under 100 degrees, it retains more nutrients than standard clarified butter. Beyond …
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