“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Prediabetic Cooking Although most of us think of medicine as pills found in orange bottles that come from a pharmacy, from an Ayurvedic point of view, food is medicine. Most people don’t think of their daily meals in terms of health care, but we’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” According to …
Warm late-summer days are perfect for enjoying the bounty of the season. A fresh summer salad is a great way to take advantage of the wonderful flavor and nutritional value of in-season vegetables, including an Ayurvedic favorite—green beans. Regardless of your body type, or dosha, this salad is a delicious delight that will help you balance …
The hot summer months are here and it’s really important to stay hydrated for increased energy and to help keep weight down. One of my favourite things to make is ginger iced tea. Ginger is high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-microbial (helps kill bacteria). It also stimulates circulation which means it helps to cleanse …
The phrase “cool as a cucumber”, written in a poem by John Gay, is an idyllic Ayurvedic idiom. Cucumbers are a summer vegetable that can have an inner temperature up to 20 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature. An accumulation of summer heat can heighten emotions, creating impatience, anger, and agitation. Physical manifestations of excess …
Let’s talk about salads – the color, the crunch, an endless choice of fresh, crisp veggies. (Ok, you had me at crunch.) Eating one huge salad a day can literally change your life and make a huge difference in your overall health. Eating raw veggies does great things for your body, like helping out the …
These delicious, nutritious lemon coconut protein bites will delight your tastebuds and nourish your body! Gluten-free crust 1 cup tigernut or almond flour 1 cup dates 1/2 cup dried figs 2 tbsp raw liquid sweetener of choice 1 tbsp raw coconut oil Blend in food processor until ingredients turn into a big ball of dough. …
Hot weather and outdoor living means firing up the outdoor grill in many homes. Yet, before you throw that burger or steak on the barbecue, be aware research has shown that turning up the heat on meat can cause potentially cancer-causing substances to form. Meats contain several harmful elements including animal protein, arachidonic acid and …
Vegan ‘Cream of Broccoli’ Soup Spring is all about beautiful green vegetables, and the nutty, rich flavor of broccoli makes for a perfectly invigorating meal. Broccoli is chock full of beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc, which makes it a powerful immune system booster that helps protect the body against springtime illnesses. This broccoli soup is one …
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but finding a morning meal that’s fulfilling, while also being light and nourishing, can seem to be a problem. It’s easy to go towards extremes: while many gorge on a big breakfast, others simply grab a quick snack or skip breakfast altogether. …
If you love sweet potatoes, this is the perfect recipe for you. With warming spices such as fresh ginger and black pepper, this creamy sweet potato soup from Kasia is perfect for a cold winter day. Not only is it nutritious, but it’s also gluten-free and there’s no need for heavy-cream either! Sweet Potato Soup …
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