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Surprise! Homemade ice cream can be Ayurvedic! No need to deprive yourself of one of summer's most special treats. Knowing a few simple tricks about foods and spices is the key to making an ice cream that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good. ...
The delicate aromatics of saffron make this dessert, called Shrikhand in South Asia, food for the gods. Dr. Vasant Lad taught us about shrikhand when we visited him in Maharastra, India.
Sour taste wakes up desire, moistening the lips and the palate. Thick pudding calms the mind. Serve at night (not for Kapha!).
Rice pudding is sweet and delicious. It's also simple to make and liked by all. Traditional Indian rice pudding includes exotic spices like saffron and cardamom. It can be enjoyed both warm or chilled.
'Raw Soaked Oatmeal' is the perfect 'go to' morning meal for those busier times in life, especially if you tend to rush out the door on the way to work. It takes just a couple of minutes to combine the ingredients the evening before and voila! First...
Sweet, sour and filled with berry goodness! Like drinking summer sunshine.
If you're looking for simple & easy smiles, try this 'Coconut Milk, Chia Seed & Vanilla Bean Pudding'. Sweet coconut milk & chia seed pudding is the ultimate soothing & nourishing dessert. With not much more to do than combine the ingredients and let...
I scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!I look back to childhood summers and remember sunny days that stretch on for what seems like forever in a child's mind. Those summer days are punctuated in my...
Called Sellou, Sfouf or Zmita in Morocco.
Cool, smooth and sweet Chai Spiced Yogurt is a calming start to a hot summer's day. Heavy, grounding yogurt makes you feel calm, cool and collected. The enjoyable aromatic spices are a delightful complement to the creaminess of yogurt and help to...
Smooth, luxurious, decadent. Saffron & Rose Whipped Cream is ever-so-lightly sweet, sensuously emitting aromas of exotic saffron and heady rose. Creme-de-la-creme and creme-of-the-crop, the best cream rises to the top! Of all whipped variations...
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...
Maple cream icing coats the tops of these rich walnut cookies. The warming hint of cinnamon and nutmeg gives layers of flavor to these tempting cookies. This fun and festive recipe is a jovial addition to your holiday cookie tin. Dip one into a...
Sweet and heavy. If made with homemade yogurt it will not be too sour.
Soft, jelly-like, translucent like cooked cucumber. Sweet and milk white. An unusual vegetable for this hemisphere. Halwas mean sweets. They are generally made with the sweet indian spices cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. Discovered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
At Joyful Belly, we simply love cookies. These perfectly delectable little drops of wholesome goodness remind us of mom baking for the holidays. Aromatic cardamom, coconut and rose petal add delicate highlights while fennel adds depth. Almonds...
In a failed attempt to woo a young Bengali girl at Dhaka University, I fumbled through my first 'gazur halwa' or carrot halwa.
A great summertime drink!
Served over oatmeal and quinoa porridge with cloves and cardamom. Discovered in the candle cafe cookbook by Joy Pierson, Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman.
Kids love ice-cream even when their parents eat Ayurvedically. In fact, we have a sneaking suspicion that parents love ice cream too! Banana ice-cream is much healthier than commercial ice-creams. This recipe promises to make your kids go ape. Plus,...
Restore comfort and ease to your day with creamy tapioca pudding. The softness of tapioca is a balm to any mental stress, to soothe and lull any anxious thoughts. Warm aromatic saffron adds a subtle elegance to this rich, luxurious dessert while sour...
Hearty oats, sweet raisins, and pumpkin come together in this rustic breakfast that will warm your soul.
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...
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...
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...
Discover nature's comfort food in a warm bowl of Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee. 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 childhood. Warming...
This recipe was modified from the Southern Favorite, Cajun Spiced Pecans. Roasting the nuts brings a deep and satisfying aroma. These nuts can be used as a garnish on pumpkin pie, or as a snack all on their own.
Sweet, sour and savory, a delicious and warm way to enjoy apples during the winter months.
On a hot summer's day, feel transported to the arctic by cool, refreshing Blueberry Mint Coconut Ice Cream. You'll enjoy the luxurious texture of silky coconut milk, while blueberries surprise you with their tart notes. The bright, cool taste of mint...
Buckwheat tea cakes with raspberry and orange are a dainty treat for socializing with friends. Buckwheat flour is lighter and drier than wheat flour, so that after eating this tea cake you'll feel as clear as the August skies. You and your friends will...
Make your mornings more efficient by preparing a batch of these 'Buckwheat Bran Muffins with Applesauce & Walnuts'. It's easy to get side sidelined first thing in the morning. You have a long list of tasks for the day ahead and are keen to get started,...
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...
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...
Hunting for something sweet? Trick-or-treating in the grocery aisles and in your pantry? This time of year can be difficult for those who find treats irresistible, as sweet consumption ramps up from Halloween into the winter holidays. This recipe is...
Experiment with all natural, raw, vegan pies with tropical ingredients. Date crust includes walnuts, cinnamon, orange rind, and coconut shavings. Followed by a layer of bananas and topped with blended cashew coconut milk whip cream. Discovered by...
A warming, nourishing smoothie that makes you feel calm and cozy while strengthening you down to your bones. Tahini strengthens muscles. Goat milk and tahini are both high in calcium. This rustic Tahini Goat's Milk Date Shake is just what the doctor...
Sweet, thick and perhaps a little provoking to Kapha! But tasty and much healthier than ice cream! This dessert version of the mint and yogurt lassi does not include water.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
