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Crunchy TasteThat craving for foods with a natural crunch isn't just an indulgence. It is actually a sign of health: craving a bit of crunch is your cue to eat drying foods. The crunchiness of celery, parsley, raw apples and... Coriander seed is a digestive aid and diuretic. Although the leaves are cooling the seeds are slightly warming. Its bitterness reduces pitta while its pungency improves digestion. Ysha Oakes reports "It is an effective digestive agent for Pitta... Next time you are hungry, this ancient technique will help you decide how much to eat: Place your two hands together and make the shape of a bowl or cup. Limit your portion size to this volume, approximately 2/3's the size of your stomach. Ideally, you'd... This 'Rye Berry Bowl with Kale & Cranberries' is substantial and filling, but its light, clear and hot qualities make it easy to digest. It's a satisfying option for those craving a substantial meal in the mornings. You'll feel energized after eating it.... You may experience waves of bitterness, discouragement and a sense of failure late winter. Try not to take these 'liver' emotions too seriously. Instead, these emotions offer an important cue. February is the month of liver bitterness. February... Pick a random Indian restaurant in the United States, and you are more than likely to be greeted by a little bowl of bright green roasted fennel seeds, placed near the entrance door. You can toss a few in your mouth and chew on them as you scan the menu... This article explains the different certifications we offer. All of our programs certify you to create your clinical practice serving clients. What is an Ayurveda Health Counselor? On completion of the 2 year Fundamentals of... Bright and colorful, Ginger Dal adds a festive highlight to any meal. With its spices, Ginger Dal warms your body from core to limbs. This savory, heartwarming Indian favorite is belly filling. It provides comfort and calm as it satisfies a big appetite,... Spring - Mid-February - Mid May The spring is a watery season of warming temperatures. Snow melts making the rivers full and muddy. Warm temperatures encourage tender young sprouts and sweet sap to run in the vasculature of maple... Beets, grapefruit and dandelion are the three spring cleanse foods. Beets thin and support the flow of bile which decongests the liver. Beets also support the blood and have a laxative cleansing effect. Lemon juice is a powerful cholagogue that also... Bitter, rough parsnips softened by cooking. Cut with turmeric for digestibility and depth. Garnished with pungent, cooling cilantro. Introduction February brings the first days of respite from the long, harsh winter. The mornings are a little bit brighter and temperatures a bit higher, if only slightly, reminding you that spring is near. These subtle changes... Often used for weight loss, vinegar strongly increases the flow of bile. Bile is a fatty, oily substance made by the liver, and stored in the gall bladder. It helps you digest fats. Since bile is also a fatty oily substance, draining bile from the liver... Routine is the foundation of a well-lived life. Routine creates simplicity, perspective, and helps you stay organized. Lack of routine creates instability, confusion, and an inability to identify the cause from the effect. A good routine supports your... A savory twist on a typically sweet recipe, this hearty, thick smoothie is as filling as a small meal. While Ayurveda promotes taking the time to sit and savor each meal, it is inevitable you will have to eat on the run at some point. Rushing for your... Introduction Your days are rushed, and you find yourself grabbing a bite of food as you run out the door. Maybe eating on the run has become a way of life for you. So how are you going to stay healthy when you just don't have the... Strong Food CravingsSatisfying and loaded with protein, beans are nature's remedy for strong food cravings. Beans are one of a few hearty foods that actually help you drop pounds. They are so frequently prepared like a comfort... Ayurveda recommends washing your sinuses daily in the morning and before bed with a neti pot. Sometimes, a wound won't heal until it's cleaned. Ayurveda specializes in cleaning hard to reach places, like your sinuses. Warm, damp sinus tissue may remain... February in Your Body As soon as temperatures bottom out and begin to rise in late January, your body shifts its strategy from building insulating fats to releasing them. The body releases fat for the same reason a dog sheds their... Hot, crispy, savory, and finger-lickin' delicious Cumin French Fry Slivers are irresistable. Crackling in oil, salty and the perfect level of spice, kids and adults alike will be happy at the table when Cumin French Fry Slivers are for dinner! Plenty... From anaheims, to jalapenos, to chipotle, to anchos, the spicy, burning heat of chili peppers make any meal exciting. From Mexico to Thailand, there are no shortage of cultural cuisines obsessed with chili. Or is it the chemical contained in chili... Break up a string of cold days with a Ginger-Rosemary Foot Soak. As the winter drags on, you may notice that at night when you lie in bed, it takes longer and longer to warm up. Your fingers and toes stay frozen throughout the day. If this sounds... Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea combines peppy cayenne and zesty lemon for a tea that delivers gusto and verve. One sip of piping hot Lemon & Spice Tea will brighten your cloudy morning mind and warm you up from head to toe. Sour lemon and apple cider... Cool, smooth and sweet Chai Spiced Yogurt is a calming start to a hot summer's day. Heavy, grounding yogurt makes you feel calm, cool and collected. The enjoyable aromatic spices are a delightful complement to the creaminess of yogurt and help to... This recipe will open you up to a new perspective on the culinary possibilities of plantain. This versatile member of the banana family is often used in place of potatoes due to its starch content and relatively neutral flavor. Not as sweet or soft as... Cheerfully bright orange, creamy, spicy, and nourishing, Carrot Ginger Soup is just what you need to brighten up a winter day. Peppy carrots and ginger bring vitality to a sluggish winter body and mellow winter mind. Back to... Pungent quality stimulates the heart. Black pepper improves circulation via vasodilation. It destroys mucous in the digestive track and sinuses. Black pepper is a carminative (expels gas) for cold Vata digestion. It is one of the three main ingredients... Winter is the notorious season of darkness, with shorter daytimes and less sunshine outside. Some northern countries like Sweden and Canadas have only 4 hours of sunlight on some of the darkest days of winter! This lack of light and sunshine can... Bite into Sweet Potato Wrapped in Kale and your lips are met by fibrous, sligthly bitter kale followed by the surprisingly sweet, soft sweet potato center. Rich, heavy tahini sauce warms you down to your bones. A Universal... A warming, nourishing smoothie that makes you feel calm and cozy while strengthening you down to your bones. Tahini strengthens muscles. Goat milk and tahini are both high in calcium. This rustic Tahini Goat's Milk Date Shake is just what the doctor... Onions are cooling topically but heating internally. They are a strong laxative when raw, and a mild laxative when cooked. Raw onions are a strong diaphoretic, meaning they flush the pores of the skin and induce sweating. The laxative and diaphoretic... By late January, as temperatures reach a low point, the body is already preparing for spring. Corn should replace wheat as the primary grain this time of year. Here, corn tortillas not only warm up your senses this time of year, corn's mild diuretic... |
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