ALLSPICE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 373 likes

SAVE FOOD

Highly aromatic & spicy, Allspice is an ideal appetizer that refreshes the mouth. It is a delicious addition to meats and desserts, where it doubles as a digestive aid. It's taste and astringency closely resembles cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and it...

ARTICHOKE

SAVE FOOD

Artichokes, a member of the thistle family, are a hepatoprotectant. Artichoke may be gassy for those with weak digestion. Artichoke is very high in fiber. It's chologogue properties, together with its high fiber content make it ideal to flush toxic...

ARTICHOKE HEARTS

SAVE FOOD

See the Ayurvedic Analysis of Artichokes page.

BANANA

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 697 likes

SAVE FOOD

Replenish Electrolytes and RehydrateYou have spent a long hot afternoon tending your garden or chasing the kids and you're feeling parched. But sometimes, no matter how much water you drink, your body still feels thirsty. Simple...

BEET GREENS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 174 likes

SAVE FOOD

The astringency of the beet can cause a fuzzy feeling on the teeth.

COFFEE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 217 likes

SAVE FOOD

Coffee as a SacramentWhat are your rituals around coffee? Coffee has become a sacrament in our culture. A client reports, "The only time my husband and I relax together is over coffee." My response, "If your marriage is dependent...

DANDELION LEAVES

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 300 likes

SAVE FOOD

When most people think of dandelion, they think of pulling this pesky weed out of their manicured lawn. It's the poster child for weeds. This is especially ironic because colonists brought the dandelion to the Americas as an important medicinal plant....

GRAPEFRUIT

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 226 likes

SAVE FOOD

Grapefruit is a relatively new addition to the citrus family. It is a hybrid first discovered in the 18th century. Described as tart, tangy, or sweet, the grapefruit is said to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados, because legend says the fruit was...

KALE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 381 likes

SAVE FOOD

Start with lacinto kale if regular Kale is too bitter but make sure you eventually switch over to the real stuff.

MUSTARD GREENS

SAVE FOOD

Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

ROMAINE LETTUCE

SAVE FOOD

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a crisp salad. All year long, your Ayurvedic practitioner has been telling you to avoid cool foods, but in the summertime, that rule is put on hold. It is the perfect time to enjoy watery, crunchy...