
Sweet with a pinch of spice, this Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean bowl is a light option for belly satisfaction and comforts. Sweet potatoes are generally lighter than white potatoes. This Ayurvedic meal won't send you into a food coma or bog down...
Brightly sour, cleanly bitter, and gently sweet, Kale Lemonade with Ginger and Apple is an invigorating way to awaken your day. Blend pungent ginger into the mix to warm up this refreshing juice. Kale lemonade will pucker your mouth with an energizing...
Simple and delicious, there are many variations. Although this recipe uses lemon others make collard greens with vinegar.
Fresh from your yard, dandelion tea is like drinking sunshine in a cup. Use the leaves and the flowers in this delicious, simple recipe.
Experiment with citrus and spicy salads. Ginger and lemon add zest and freshness. Fennel adds a unique tone to oranges. Inspired by an Appetizer at Zerza in New York City.
Refresh your body and relax your mind this summer with Blueberry Mint Green smoothie. This delicious treat is packed with anti-oxidants and green vitality. Blueberry bursts in your mouth with a tart sweetness that enlivens your tastebuds.
The sweetness of honey provides a soothing base for the warm heat of the spices. Ginger and black pepper impart an energizing & stimulating lift. This spicy, warm sweet and thick lozenge is delightfully tasty for children and adults alike.
Fresh ginger is tridoshic. It burns toxins from the body, stimulates circulation, and is a mild anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Miso is fermented, meaning that it can slightly aggravate Pitta. If using for this recipe, all lemon or vinegar based...
Ayurveda's version of a backyard barbecue favorite, the minty green yogurt sauce helps beat the summer heat!
A softer salad with barley, dill, mint, and cucumber. Feel this light and cooling combination refresh the body and calm the mind on a hot summer day. Sweet raisins and perhaps a dab of honey mustard or a sliced radish will add a touch of contrasting...
Watermelon invites children and adults alike to step out of the heat and enjoy a refreshing treat on a summer day. Full of delicious juice, watermelon cools your body and restores balance to overheated blood. Late June and early July is the perfect...
The aromatic compounds in Peppermint Cardamom Tea refresh your body as they open up circulation and clear mucus. It is perfect for a spring Kapha cleanse or as a summer-time diaphoretic, helping the body sweat and keep cool.Reduce...
How to Cleanse with KaleIn the spring, kale and other greens are a perfect choice to restore lightness and vitality. Greens are also an essential component to your yearly spring cleanse. If you haven't started your spring cleanse...
Celebrate summer! Raw Zucchini Noodles with Mint Walnut Pesto is a light and fresh way to add excitement to your life. This springtime and summer dish is perfect when your body craves lightness, vitality, and flavor. Pungent garlic and onions combine...
Brown with green dust has a mossy look, or a brown jewel. Sharp anise makes it sensual. Discovered deep in the shadows of the walled city of Fes, Morocco.
Corn on the cob ignites memories of a county fair, childhood summer barbecues, and Fourth of July fireworks! Biting into hot, buttery, juicy corn right off the grill is a treat anyone can enjoy, especially when spiced with coriander and cilantro....
Enjoy 'Pumpkin Seed, Cranberries & Coconut No Bake Cookies' as a simple snack or use as a wholesome addition to the kids' lunch boxes. This recipe is so easy, you can get the kids involved to shape the cookies as they like. Thick, smooth pumpkin seed...
The tartness of lime juice brings zest to Cucumber and Kale's crunch in this enlivening dish. Quinoa is fluffy and light but nutrient dense, making this recipe hearty enough to satisfy your hunger without burdening your digestion, suitable for any...
The pleasant aroma of rose petal, and the touch of sweetness, soothes and pleases Pitta, making Rose Petal and Mint tea a delectable treat!
Refresh yourself on a hot summer night with this ruby red and sparkling cocktail, alcohol free.
Simple, direct and bold. Turmeric is optional but a great addition if you have it.
Corn is drying and difficult to digest for Vata dosha. But corn helps dry out Kapha! Celery is light for digestion and helps stoke the digestive fire; it too is a diuretic. Curry, chipotle, black pepper all stimulate the gastric fires of digestive. All...
This cool and refreshing summer drink will have you feeling as cold as the fridge no matter how high the heat.
Sharper, but a classic, healthy dessert.
A sip of Pomegranate Lime Spritzer on a hot day slices through muggy heat like jumping into a cool mountain stream. A bright combination of sweet, sour and astringent, pomegranate juice bursts with flavor. Its light yet rich sweetness simmers down...
A colorful, festive drink for entertaining guests, watermelon with lime is an exciting and refreshing beverage to enjoy this summer. Cardamom provides a unique accent and lime a twist to an all-time favorite!
Light, fresh and cooling, 'Grapefruit, Quinoa & Fennel Salad with Mint' will help you beat the heat this summer. Unwind with friends outside on a warm June afternoon with a generous bowl and feel the stress of your day start to melt away. Quinoa leaves...
Just a few sips of this hot and spicy fire cider will make you feel like you've been out in the searing sun. On even the coldest and dampest days of the year, it will warm up your system like a roaring hot fire. For those days where you just can't seem...
We love salsa but tomatoes are hard to digest. This recipe is our favorite base for 'tomato-less' salsas. Create your own variation by adding green chilies, chipotle, honey, cumin or other flavors. The sharp, raw onions become soft and refreshing when...
"Heating bitters" wake up cold Kapha and get the blood moving. Heating foods improve circulation and dilate blood vessels. Bitters and sour lemon flush the liver. The result is a Kapha cleanse that energizes and awakens.
Like a shaded patch of grass, this recipe relieves the body of hot summer heat. Fresh fennel gently activates this recipe, supporting easy digestion while cooling a fiery digestive tract. Although it might seem otherwise, a puree of these "bad"...
Enjoy 'Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato' for Sunday brunch. Combine this easy to prepare meal with the weekend newspapers and a hot cup of Body-Kind Coffee. Relax...
This refreshing and light drink not only revitalizes you for spring, but it can also offer a reprieve from spring allergies.Calms Immune System & Spring AllergiesIn Ayurveda, auto-immune and other allergic conditions are aggravated...
Get EnergizedThe rainbow of colors in this fresh summer salad is a bright way to energize your day. Got the blahs? You'll perk up with one bite of crisp, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, and snappy summer squash. In the hot dog...
Roasted barley tea is popular in Korea and Japan. Served hot in winter and cold in summer. From wikipedia, "Consuming non-fermented barley-based beverages is an ancient practice spanning across the globe; barley water is a popular traditional soft...
With this healthy dessert you're only three simple ingredients away from an inspiring breakfast or afternoon treat.
History of Amaranth from Wikipedia: Amaranth grain was one of the staple foodstuffs of the Incas, and it is known as kiwicha in the Andes today. It was also used by the ancient Aztecs, who called it huautli, and other Native America peoples in Mexico...
"He who rushes is already dead." Berber Proverb related to the Moroccan Mint Tea ceremony. Moroccan Mint Tea is gently sweet, aromatic with a touch of bright bitterness. It's a traditional recipe...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’