“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Getting creative in the kitchen can be a wonderful way to ground and nurture yourself as we move inside for the season. Read on for a delicious Ayurvedic sesame cookie recipe, perfect for giving as gifts or dunking in those warming teas as you snuggle on the couch. Sesame Cookies Sesame is a special seed, …
If there’s one thing that can bring us back to a fond memory or comforting feeling, it’s an aroma. Of the five tanmatras (senses—hearing, touch, sight, taste, smell) of Ayurveda, the sense of smell corresponds to the earth element and nose. So it stands to reason that root vegetables, such as yams, are a food …
Love does wonders for bringing out the best in all of us and making us feel better. Gestures, such as kind words, hugs, gifts, and helping others out, all feel good to send and receive. When it comes to food, the sweet taste corresponds to love. Anxiety can create feelings of insecurity and ungroundedness that …
Kitchari is one of the staple and most important dishes in an Ayurvedic and yogic diet. Usually a mix of two grains. Kitchari is easy to digest and cleanses the entire body. Whenever you feel like you have over-indulged or your digestive system feels sluggish, just cook this easy one-pot recipe to refresh your system. Ingredients …
This golden yellow greasy liquid sitting in a mason jar on your kitchen counter is a nutritional powerhouse for the 30.3 million diabetics living in the US. Not just used widely in alternative treatments for diabetes, ghee is great for your hair, skin, body, and digestion. The lubricating agent—discredited for myths such as it increases …
Ghee: The Golden Yellow Substance You Need in Your Diet Read More »
Depression affects million of people in many ways. Often, words like “debilitating”, “stagnating”, and “paralyzing” are associated with depression. One person’s depression may stem from anger and another person’s anxiety may have spiraled them into depression. Whatever the case may be, diet can help to ameliorate the symptoms of depression. Carrot and ginger combine sweet, …
Of the six tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent—the bitter taste is very beneficial in the treatment of diabetes due to its ability to help lower blood sugar. Broccoli rabe, a bitter green, is an excellent source of vitamins A and K and is a good source of Vitamin C, folate, B vitamins, Iron, Magnesium …
Ayurvedic Recipe: Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Sunflower Seeds Read More »
Walking into a house warmed by an oven baking a meal that smells oh so delicious is a quintessential winter memory. The hippocampus aids in olfactory memory. So, it makes sense that a certain smell can take us back to our childhood or other time of life evoking distinct memories that we might, otherwise, never …
Ayurvedic Recipes: Fennel & Hazelnut Sweet Potatoes Read More »
Adzuki beans, also called azuki, aduki, or mung, are a small bean grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas. Though they come in a range of colors, red adzuki beans are the most well known. Like most beans, adzuki beans are loaded with fiber, protein, complex carbs and beneficial plant compounds. They are linked to …
For more than two decades, Dr. Joel Fuhrman has been helping people achieve their health and weight loss goals with his nutritarian recipes. Here he shares how to prepare his recipe for Lemon Herb Cauliflower Rice from his Eat to Live Quick and Easy Cookbook. This delicious and satisfying recipe is loaded with everything your …
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