When you're hungry and in need of a quick snack, simply heat up some ghee, toss in some bananas, and watch them sizzle. A dash of spices, cinnamon and ginger, make these morsels quite delicious! This rich, nourishing snack couldn't be easier to make or...
Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...
Sweet, sour and savory, a delicious and warm way to enjoy apples during the winter months.
On hot & lazy summer mornings, start your day with a refreshing, thirst quenching breakfast that replenishes your strength and vitality. This delicious smoothie is loved by kids and adults alike, and it's easy enough to blend up when friends and...
Roasted pears are warm and cozy for cold winter nights. Perfectly wholesome and tasty for a holiday dessert. Learn about about a winter diet in Ayurveda.
Looking for a menu to suit the whole family? This 'one pot wonder' meal is tridoshic, meaning it is suitable for all body types. It's easy to prepare and a stress free option for a weekday night. Plus, it has all the makings of a traditional curry. If...
There's nothing like a steaming bowl of chicken soup when you're under the weather or recovering from an illness. It's wholesome, light and digests with ease. No wonder it's such a time honored remedy in households across America and beyond. This...
Anise, cinnamon, and chipotle chili add a warm, smoky feel, perfuming the beans, while black strap molasses adds a sweet, rich sauciness. We discovered this recipe while cooking over a campfire in northern New Mexico. A bowlful of this warming dish has...
Fresh and juicy, grapefruit is sour and bitter to taste. Cloves and cinnamon add pungency. Altogether like a purifying spa, this broiled grapefruit recipe is the perfect cleansing food when the liver and blood are stagnant in winter. It will reset your...
A thick and sweet stew served traditionally on special occasions and holiday in Iran.
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...
Hearty oats, sweet raisins, and pumpkin come together in this rustic breakfast that will warm your soul.
Barley with Cinnamon & Raisins is a sweet and spicy breakfast option with the affection of a warm hug. Barley is one of the lightest of grains, but still retains that comfort food feel. Enjoy quietly, slowly, savoring the ghee and dessert-spices while...
From the softness of sweet potato, to the crunchiness of chickpeas, and the freshness of spring onion and citrusy sour cream, this is a recipe to delight the senses and satisfy the stomach. It is perfect for a filling yet light lunch. This...
The cacao plant family "Theobroma" translates to "food of the Gods," suggesting the mysterious and divine qualities of chocolate. Chocolate was a symbol of life and fertility throughout pre-colonial Mesoamerica. Xocolatl was a luxurious and traditional...
Sweet banana and meets green, bitter spirulina and warm honey.
Sesame seeds and molasses are rich in iron, making this recipe an excellent tonic for anemia. A single tablespoon of molasses gives you 20 percent of your daily iron intake. Sesame gives strength building ojas. The spiciness of ginger and cinnamon make...
Discover nature's comfort food in a warm bowl of Apple Sauce with Cinnamon, Ghee & Nutmeg. Snuggling up with a blanket and applesauce is all you need to soften and sweeten your mood. Applesauce takes you back to the innocence and simplicity of...
This recipe nourishes Kapha but leaves the stomach feeling light and energized. Sour grapefruit, balsamic, and bitter radicchio cleanse the liver.
Beef and molasses build blood. Cloves, cinnamon, and orange zest invigorate the blood.
Do you love the nurturing yet exotic flavor of chai by feel baffled by mixing your own spices? Chai Spice Blend is a ready-made mixture of spices that give chai its signature aroma. At first taste, cinnamon exposes itself, warmingly sweet. Next comes a...
Light, dry and easy to digest, 'Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes' will warm your tummy on a cool morning. It can take a little time for the digestive system to wake up. This recipe will ease you into your morning without burdening your belly....
Bring the aroma of the forest to your holiday desserts with Rosemary meringue. A few drops of Rosemary essential oil into a meringue freshen and livens your dessert with a Christmas-wreath feel. This meringue was inspired by a trip to Chez Boulet in...
The crisp crunch of 'Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli' will refresh and revitalize the body on a warm afternoon. Prepare for lunch and enjoy outside under an early summer blue sky, or bring to work and brighten up a long day. You'll feel light and...
Plantains are much lighter than wheat, and gluten free.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
