LEMONGRASS CARROT SOUP

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The fragrant essential oils of lemongrass will fill your kitchen with the scent of Asian cooking as you prepare this 'Lemongrass Carrot Soup'. Put some relaxing music on and allow the aromatic nature of this meal calm the mind as you unwind. The...

SEAWEED AND BABY KALE TABOULI

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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...

CILANTRO JADE SOUP WITH CRUNCHY CUCUMBER & LIME

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Like an emerald jade, cilantro juice soup is the perfect cooling summer treat. Entirely raw!

CILANTRO GREEN DRINK WITH CUMIN & SALT

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A cooling digestive for Pitta dosha.

CARROT JUICE

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It's not hard to see why Carrot Juice has been called a 'tiny ginseng.' This sweet & exhilarating juice boosts your energy, called prana in...

COLD SESAME CUCUMBER & TOFU NOODLE BOWL

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When the weekend takeout cravings hit, whip up 'Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl' for a satisfying but wholesome 'fakeout' experience. Soon, you'll be immersed in the aromas, signature tastes and vibrant colours of Asian street food from the...

ALOE, CRANBERRY & CILANTRO SMOOTHIE

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Refreshing and icy with antimicrobial refrigerants. Use in PK conditions and infection such as UTI.

RAW SOAKED OATMEAL WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS AND APRICOTS

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'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...

ROSE, PISTACHIO, SAFFRON, CARDAMOM ICE CREAM

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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. ...

CORN ON THE COB WITH CILANTRO & CORIANDER BUTTER

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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....

TOFU SCRAMBLE WITH KALE, FENNEL & TOMATO

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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...

EGG BAKED IN AVOCADO

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Treat yourself to 'Eggs Baked in Avocado' for your weekend brunch. This meal is so simple to prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen, but boasts a restaurant feel. Heavy, oily but still easy to digest, this dish nourishes the body and builds...

RAW ZUCCHINI NOODLES & MINT WALNUT PESTO

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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...

TEMPEH, BEAN SPROUTS & CUCUMBER WITH MINT COCONUT SAUCE

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Fried tempeh, bean sprouts and cucumber slices create three kinds of crunch! First, the fried tempeh is crispy like french fries, but is more textured and grainy like a veggie burger. Second, where tempeh is heavy and dry, bean sprouts are light and...

WATERMELON CUCUMBER SMOOTHIE

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Reduce Water Weight, Puffy Skin, & SwellingBoth watermelon and cucumber are wonderfully cooling remedies for hot summer heat. On hot days you might feel puffy and swollen because dilated capillary beds release more fluid into your...

DANDELION GREENS WITH LEMON & MINT

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Bring back the bitters! In nature the predominant taste is bitter. Every time you eat bitters you are bringing your body back to nature, the diet we ate in paleolithic times. Not so great for Vata but Kapha pacifying.

RADISH & YOGURT RAITA

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Raita's are a simple & striking yogurt condiments from India. There are nearly infinite variations of this versatile sauce, dip, salad and side dish rolled into one. This is yogurt as its best. Raitas are creamy & delicious, often taking less than five...

SWEET PEA GUACAMOLE

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Do you love creamy guacamole but don't love the digestive heaviness that follows? This lighter, sweeter alternative provides the satisfaction of traditional guacamole without leaving you feeling sluggish, heavy, or bloated. Fresh, springy sweet peas...

QUINOA WITH MINT, CILANTRO & RED ONION

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A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...

WATERMELON, LIME AND CARDAMOM SMOOTHIE

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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!

CURRIED PLANTAINS QUESADILLA

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This recipe will open you up to a new perspective on the culinary possibilities of plantain. This versatile member of the banana family is often used in place of potatoes due to its starch content and relatively neutral flavor. Not as sweet or soft as...

MANGO JUICE WITH GHEE, CARDAMOM & SAFFRON

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Warm, rich, heavy, and golden. Saffron adds depth and delicacy to the sticky, juicy sensuality of a mangoes. Bring a toothpick!

RAW VEGETABLE RIBBON TACO WITH YOGURT CILANTRO SAUCE

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Serve these colorful 'Raw Vegetable Ribbon Tacos with Yogurt Cilantro Sauce' on a warm summers evening to help you slow down and cool off. Invite your friends over as the sun sets and feel excess heat and tension from your day slowly dissipate. ...

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

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Herbal juices nourish as they heal. Sweet spices add stimulation to the rejuvenating fruits of the vine. This simple recipe was inspired by Dr. Vasant Lad's "The Textbook of Ayurveda".

WATERMELON & CAYENNE PEPPER

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Fruits are frequently garnished with cayenne pepper in tropical countries, where summer heat makes digestion sluggish.

CORN & CUCUMBER SALSA

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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...

QUINOA STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH TARRAGON

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Bright, warming red bell peppers are filled to brim with quinoas soft texture in this colorful summer entree. You'll take comfort in the pleasantly soft, earthy goat cheese, spiced with black pepper and sprinkled with sea salt. Crunchy toasted almond...

RAW ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH BASIL & AVOCADO SAUCE

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A rich avocado sauce accompanies crispy zucchini and zesty basil in this fun summertime favorite. Conventional Alfredo pasta simply can't stand up to the fresh vital taste of raw zucchini noodles.You'll receive all the blessings of vegetables from the...

FENNEL BULB DIPPED IN SWEET PEA HUMMUS & AVOCADO

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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...

BARLEY SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT, FETA, PUMPKIN SEEDS, RADICCHIO & FENNEL

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This recipe nourishes Kapha but leaves the stomach feeling light and energized. Sour grapefruit, balsamic, and bitter radicchio cleanse the liver.

COCONUT & CILANTRO SAVORY PANCAKE

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Shake things up and experiment with Coconut & Cilantro Savory Pancakes. These are unlike your average run-of-the-mill pancakes. Sprinkled with chewy coconut and bright cilantro. They're impossible to resist!Appropriate for any meal of the day,...

BARLEY SALAD WITH MINT, DILL, CUCUMBER, RAISINS

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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...

RAW SQUASH FETTUCCINE WITH BALSAMIC NUT-CHEESE

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Raw green squash peels into a thin, light and delicate ribbon (note: not mixed with flours or grains!). Folded nicely into a gourmet plate of noodles. Nut cheeses add the fats, proteins and balanced flavors. Like eating a cloud! Many thanks to...

BANANAS WITH LEMON JUICE & FRESH CILANTRO

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Bananas with Lemon Juice and Cilantro is a sweet, refreshing and restorative summer snack. Lemon and cilantro add a fresh and zesty taste to your appetite for excitement in the summer. It is common in India to serve fruit with spices. This spicey fruit...