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Sweet, rich, with a satisfying crunch, one bite of these waffles brings you to your grandmother's kitchen, no matter what corner of the world you have wandered to. Comforting Oat Flour Waffles with Almond Milk and Ghee is your perfect medicine when... Rich foods and holiday libations may be difficult to avoid during this festive season, or anytime you gather with friends and loved ones. Food is often the centerpiece of social occasions, and an important part of relationship building. It's important to... If "fresh bright green" had a taste, it would be Potato Leek Soup with Fennel Seeds. Smooth, rich and refined, this creamy soup is only made more enticing by the spicy sizzle of red pepper flakes.Dairy-Free Creamy SoupCream based... Evolution & Taste Buds Taste buds are important for maintaining our health. These days, many people distrust their taste buds. Processed foods like bread, cheese, and corn syrup bypass and trick our taste buds into eating food... This category includes alcoholic beverages, pickles and other fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt. For many people fermentation and probiotics are the key to easier digestion and getting complete nutrition. Ferments helped humans survive cold... Cilantro, Ginger and Garlic pacifies Kapha, Pitta and Vata. Breaks up winter congestion and cold. Garlic is grounding for late fall Vata and an aphrodisiac. Cilantro is one of the few cooling pungent spices that stimulate digestion and reduce... Where is Your Last Meal? Food turns into blood chemistry that directly affects all organs. That's why digestion is the cornerstone of health and diet is the priority in Ayurveda. If you have sluggish digestion or other symptoms of... Hing & DigestionIn Ayurveda, hing is used to aid digestion, cure colic, and stagnation in the GI tract. Hing burns ama. It is a primary herb for Vata. It is a key ingredient in the formula The Musical Fruit Beans could make your evening impolite. They are known as the "musical fruit" because they cause gas. A properly cooked bean, however, is easy to digest and less gaseous. Beans offer many nutritional... Feel clear, motivated, and calm through your long workday with these herbal teas. These herbs are specifically designed to help you thrive from early morning right through your late afternoon slump. They will keep your body feeling light and mind fresh... When you're recovering from an illness, it's common to feel weak, tired and struggling to get back to normal. Even though the worst is behind you, it can take a couple of weeks to rebuild your strength and stamina. At times like this, introduce an easily... Perhaps in recent years you have heard about a phenomenon called "oil pulling." Oil pulling has long been encouraged in Ayurveda as an important way to start your day and keep the mouth clean. Oil pulling involves swishing around a little bit of warm... November heralds one of the most anticipated meals of the year, Thanksgiving. People come together to share this feast with loved ones, and express thanks and gratitude for all the year has brought thus far. Excitement mounts in November as the holidays... Sweet potato is unique among comfort foods for its Kapha pacifying lightness. This tuber is beneficial even for those with heavy digestive symptoms. Unlike dairy products, potatoes, and other common comfort foods like pasta, sweet potatoes feel light in... Late night eating makes you feel tired and groggy the next morning. Your body's strongest digestive capacity is at lunchtime, so reserve your heavy meal for noon. When you eat a late, heavy dinner, the undigested food sits in your stomach, then in... November brings our hearts back home. The smell of turkey, the comfort of warm mashed potatoes with gravy, and gratitude for the harvest celebrated on Thanksgiving make food the centerpiece of November. Breaking bread, food, and togetherness are... Almonds, dates, coconut and oatmeal all build wonderful ojas. But is granola friend or foe? The answer depends on who. Granola is a great snack food because it's convenient and nutritious, but only if you have the internal fluids to digest it. To... Spicy, sweet Apple Cider with Spices brings back nostalgic memories of easier times past. A few sips from a heavy mug invite tastes of spicy cinnamon, warm nutmeg, and exotic clove bring depth and complexity to sweetly sour apple juice. Traditionally... 'Red Lentil Dal' is one of those meals - no matter how many times you cook it, it always tastes a little different. But that is the beauty of this recipe. It is a wonderful base for each individual to make their own mark on it. The use of simple... To digest food the stomach turns everything we eat into a sauce. Making sauce from dried oatmeal takes alot of juice. Where does your stomach get the juice? Quite literally the stomach sucks the juice from your blood. That's why, in Ayurveda, granola... Sweeten your life with dates. Gooey dates not only tempt your mouth with luxurious sweetness, the delightful fruits also makes you more affectionate and kinder. Dates contain phyto-hormones that resemble oxytocin, the 'tend and befriend hormone'. Placing... Pecans are high in tannins, which are astringent and hot. Roasting or soaking pecans helps neutralize tannins and mellow the bitterness of pecans, making them more suitable for Vata types with constipation, gas, or bloating. The sweetness and spices... Protect your skin from wind this fall with nourishing shea butter. Nutty, earthy shea butter come from the shea nut in Africa. It is a heavier, heartier oil that will seal in warmth and creates a protective barrier between you and the elements, perfect... Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? It's a familiar American adage that deserves a renaissance, but with a twist. Ayurvedically, it's a cooked apple not a raw one that keeps the doctor away. Raw apples can be cold, drying and might not... You've decided to take the plunge and commit to a healthier lifestyle, but how do you get your family on board? What can you do to overcome resistance? Even when the family is supportive, how do you cook a meal for everyone when Ayurveda is tailored to... Nourishing Basil Butternut Squash over Coconut Quinoa will soothe your body and mind. Butternut squash, soaked in coconut milk and ghee, carries a signature of comfort. Silky coconut milk and the freshness of basil form a perfect blend of satisfaction &... Put a few drops of warm sesame oil in your ears every morning this fall. In this windy season, your ears become very susceptible to cold and achiness. As fall winds pick up, you may notice tightness in your neck, occiput, jaw, and around your ears. You... This Halloween health treat promises to chase away the goblins of winter. As the crisp temperatures of fall tempt you to long evenings nestled up in front of the fire, baked apples and spices warm your heart. Spicy apricot sauce adds a rustic depth to... By the miracle of digestion, food that you eat becomes transformed into your living human body. This profound assimilation of food has the power to change your very identity. The fact is, food becomes blood. Your body feeds this blood to your brain. The... Stay Grounded Oily, heavy and sweet, 'Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies' ground the nervous system and can help ward off frenetic feelings throughout the day. Keep a batch at hand in the workplace to help you avoid processed treats,... Autumn is a time of year when your body is anxious to build a warm, insulating layer of fat under your skin to protect your body from the onslaught of winter. Your body's need for fat increases your appetite for fat. In autumn, Vata and Pitta people can... You and your loved one will enjoy a cozy night snuggling on the couch with this creamy chai. Sweet & hearty, almond milk chai is a rich and decadent treat on any winter's eve. Aromatic spices bring cheer to the season. Serve at a holiday party as a... Are you feeling more and more thirsty as the fall continues? Incorporate salty, sweet, demulcent teas and foods into your fall diet to help you feel hydrated during the dry fall season. Just like the leaves, which become dry and brittle as we move into... If you have little or no free time (or energy!) to prepare your own meals, read this article. These tips will help keep you healthy on a busy schedule. Top Tip #1 - Purchase These Time Saving Kitchen Tools Having the right... |
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