Thanksgiving is almost here along with the memories, the family, the friends, the food. And then there’s the anxiety of preparation and the heavy, bloated aftermath, that sometimes continues into the rest of the week as you savor the leftovers and the freedom of not having to cook for a few days. Is it possible …
Turmeric is one of the most versatile and multipurpose spices with medicinal qualities used in Ayurveda—the ancient science of life. Turmeric rhizomes are used as spice either fresh or dried in the form of bright yellow powder. It’s main active ingredient is curcumin, which gives it the intense golden yellow color. It is antiseptic and …
Summer is here, and you may be experiencing extreme temperatures and the imbalances that accompany the high heat. One of the most effective ways to regulate body temperature and bring one’s self back into balance is through diet. Pitta is that which is governed, mainly, by the fire element, and responds well to sweet, astringent, …
Ayurvedic Recipes: Sensational Summer Salad to the Rescue! Read More »
How does one berry praise another berry? I like you BERRY much! —Sonali Gupta Nature has an amazing way of providing us with the foods we need most to keep us balanced throughout the seasons. June marks the shift from spring to summer and with it comes the rise in temperature. It’s no wonder that …
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. —Pedro Calderon de la Barca Arugula—what a great spring green! Heavier winter foods encourage acidity in the body and help us feel grounded during the vata (air and space) season. With spring on the way, we enter into the kapha …
Recipe: Spring Arugula Salad with Fennel Dressing Read More »
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! Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes, …
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, …
These gluten-free muffins are a great substitute for cupcakes—full of potassium and deliciousness! Ingredients Flax “eggs” (a mixture of 1 tbsp flax seed meal and 2.5 tbsp water)—these work the same as regular chicken eggs! 1/2 cup organic milk or organic almond milk 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup …
Broccoli is chock full of beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc, which makes it a powerful immune system booster that helps protect the body against illness. This broccoli soup is one of our favorite vegetarian recipes. It’s a creamy, indulgent, and healthy comfort food that requires very little prep time. Even better—it’s gluten- and dairy-free! Ingredients 2 …
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 …
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