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For most, March is a month of renewal. The dark days of winter have passed, the evenings are brighter, flowers are starting to bloom, and crowds of joggers resume their regular circuit. As your skin starts to shed its winter cost of insulating fats, now i

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Seemingly light and delicate, herbs and spices are unassumingly powerful. Phrases like "spice up your life" hint at their knack for making food more interesting. Spices not only bring delightful flavor to meals, they are evocative of unique cultural exper

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July is prime summertime. School's out, vacation is on the horizon, the workload lightens - so many reasons to celebrate the freedom that summer invites! You will likely find yourself at more social gatherings this time of year. What better way to come to

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Feel the temperature steadily increase this May as summer lies just around the corner. The days are long and bright and fresh produce seems limitless at this time of bountiful growth. Energy abounds as the cold, dark winter is nothing more than a distant

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The Healing Power of Soups Soups are warm, soft, and supportive. They boost immunity, are hydrating, and generally easy to digest. Their slow and careful brew fills a home with alluring fragrance. That's why a grandma cooks soup fo

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Dahl is a delicious soup made of lentils with many benefits. It is a perfect way to feel light and refreshed after a weekend full of social eating, celebrating with friends, or for your next seasonal cleanse. You can make dahl anytime you feel imbalanced,

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Introduction The seemingly endless summer does, in fact, transition to fall this month. The long, hot days are a little bit shorter in August as the sun sets earlier and earlier each evening. The morning air has an unmistakable chi

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Crafting your own recipes can seem like a mystical or magical talent, a knack you're born with or without. The fact couldn't be further from the truth. Designing recipes for taste and medicinal effect is a skill you can acquire through a bit of training.

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April showers bring May flowers. This time of year, a whole host of bright new veggies come into season after a long winter of dull produce. Fresh artichokes, rhubarb, arugula, strawberries, beans, yellow corn, and asparagus all ripen in April and may cat

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Introduction Healthy eating feels like a luxury when you're on the go. The drive-thru can be a tempting option when you are running around town with a hungry belly. Fortunately, there are satisfying and healthy ways to nourish yourself when life

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It's the time of year to walk barefoot in the grass and soak in the endless blue skies. June is one of the most anticipated months of the year as schools finish and the summer stretch fills the evenings with light and warmth. The extra heat in the air enc

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Take the Ayurvedic approach this holiday with this 7-step healthy baking protocol that will allow you to indulge in your favorite cookies and desserts without provoking Kapha, bogging down your circulation or causing excessive mucus and weight gain.

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There is no right or wrong answer to the raw versus cooked debate. The real answer to the debate depends on the digestive strength of the individual. Raw food offers nutritional benefits but is more difficult to digest, causing gas and bloating in those w

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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 kitch

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Oils are nourishing and prevent dryness. They are satisfying and creamy in texture. 'Oily' is one of the twenty main therapeutic properties called 'gunas' in Ayurveda. Fall, from S

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SymbolMeaningMetric ccup236 ml tspteaspoon5ml tbsptablespoon15ml 16 fl.oz.pint

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The longer leftovers sit, the more toxic they become due to fermentation by bacteria. Some of my Vata clients with weak digestion simply cannot digest leftover food without stomach upset. Once you cook food, the nutrients in the food degrade very qu

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Every Recipe is a Pilgrimage The recipe begins when we listen for God's wish, a wish for the creation of life. Creativity is the sign of nature, and a quest for its fruits. Through prayer the wish is purified. In this way our daily

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Nurture your body and keep warm in the fall by eating cooked meals. Ice, cold drinks and cold or raw food will make you feel cold from the inside out, effectively shutting down digestive function the moment you need it most. For this reason, cold foods ar

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Benefits Frozen vegetables can be a great backup when you run out of fresh vegetables. In a pinch, they provide a quick, nutritious and satisfying side dish to your meal. Here is one place where the convenience factor can increase

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The decline in home cooking parallels a rise in obesity. Build a foundation for a life you will love through Ayurvedic cooking. Eating Ayurvedically is tastier, more exciting, and healthier.