
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...
This cooling, sweet alternative to regular hummus will soothe burning sensations in the body - an innovative choice for pacifying Pitta this summer. Brighten up your next picnic with this dish, or serve as a starter at an afternoon barbecue. As the...
Sticky, sweet, and satisfying. Peach Blackberry Bake with Nut Crust invites you to slow down and enjoy a still moment of sensuality. An aromatic dash of fresh mint is a bright surprise to the nose and taste-buds. Enjoy this dish with your sweetest...
This is a nourishing, cooling, refrigerant and anti-inflammatory for heat conditions.
Sticky peach fingers are the joyful and juicy abundance of summer. As peach stands pop up in your local neighborhood, capture the opportunity to enjoy one of nature's healthiest and refreshing desserts. Mint cleanses the palate. Peaches with...
Warm, rich, heavy, and golden. Saffron adds depth and delicacy to the sticky, juicy sensuality of a mangoes. Bring a toothpick!
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.
Blended dates, warm ghee, and cardamom sauce poured over split bananas. Discovered by Michele Schulz of Alchemy of Tastes, Albuquerque, NM.
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"...
Cilantro and cucumber give this guacamole a refreshing crunch. These ingredients make it extra cool, increasing its soothing capabilities in the summertime. These cool pitta in the summer heat, while offering nutritious fats that combat vata's...
Refresh and revitalize. Hibiscus with mint is particularly refreshing on a hot summer's day, with cooling properties that bring arctic relief. Hibiscus flower improves liver function and restores your liver, which may be taxed by the heat. Mint...
This fruity combination offers a ripe pucker of juicy refreshment on a hot summer day. Coconut's nourishing sweetness and pomegranate's tart red 'pop' is a balm for summer heat and irritation. You'll feel gently cleansed of reactive summertime...
Corn Cucumber salsa is fresh and bright, delicious on tortilla chips. Bring Corn Cucumber Salsa to the next pot-luck or picnic and watch it disappear to the tune of rave reviews. Chances are, standing over a hot stove in summertime isn't that...
It's inevitable that vegetarians will struggle to find good sushi from time to time. While most restaurants offer a veggie or vegan option, often the variety is limited as fish fillings take center stage. The solution? Create your own personalized...
Refresh yourself on a hot summer night with this ruby red and sparkling cocktail, alcohol free.
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.
Sweet mint limeade is a refreshing, cooling digestive aid for the lazy dog days of summer.
Sweet, rich and tropical, mango lassis are a favorite in India. They make for a great afternoon snack when you feel tired, so make this simple recipe at home for a relaxing, energizing treat.
Refreshing like dew on a fern.
Tart with exotic overtones of saffron, this golden hued lemonade is sure to delight guests at your next summer celebration. Saffron softens lemon's tartness, adding depth and character to this classic summer refreshment. Luxurious to your tastebuds,...
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!
Smooth, warming, slightly sharp and nutty with elegant purple aromatics. I imagine it after a hot, sunny day in the Sahara.
Thin lassi, slightly astringent. Cooling pungent mint mixes with sour. Perhaps a sauce over rice pulao with saffron and lavender? Or a dressing for a salad or salty tortilla chips? A drink on it's own for midday. A lassi is simply equal parts yogurt...
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...
Cool, soothing, and nourishing, it's no surprise that Coconut Rice is a staple of so many tropical cuisines. Your digestion is much weaker when the weather is warm than when it is cool. Luckily, coconut rice is easy enough for your body to break down...
Experiment with blending "exotic" South American nuts in a raw food fusion founded on "balanced, natural" chocolate. Designed by Terces Engelhart at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco, CA. (Additional Keywords: Raw Foods, Organic, Vegetarian) [Discovered...
Expand beyond honey mustard horizons and experiment with spicy, savory fruits combinations. This recipe is taken from the streets of Bangladesh, where vendors slice green mangoes in april, months before mangoes are ripe. Discovered by Joseph in Old...
Cool mint, open mind (yang type). Soft, jelly-like bottle gourd grounds the root chakra (yin). Like having a clairvoyant moment during meditation on a water bed.
Ever hear the phrase, "cool as a cucumber"? Honeydew and cucumber cool your blood and offer a refreshing reprieve from the heat. As it cools, cucumber also detoxifies your blood and relieves stress. Summer heat makes your heart beat fast & heavy....
Refresh yourself this summer with a Cucumber & Coconut Cooler. Ever hear the phrase, "Cool as a cucumber?" Cucumber is known as an herbal refrigerant, which means it naturally cools you down. Coconut water also cools while rebuilding electrolytes. Sip...
Anyone with a sensitive stomach or weak digestion will understand that terrible sinking feeling after eating a slice of processed pizza. The stodgy base feels like a lead balloon in your gut, the tangy tomato sauce sends an acidic after shock, while...
Refreshing and icy with antimicrobial refrigerants. Use in PK conditions and infection such as UTI.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’