SUNFLOWER SEED & COCONUT MINT PESTO

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Coconut provides an undertone while fresh mint livens. Sunflower seed pesto is perfect as a dip or salad dressing.

COCONUT RICE

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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...

COCONUT BEET SOUP

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To all people who don't like beets: they get sweeter the longer you cook them. I add a dash of turbinado or raw sugar to help them along. Coconut also cuts the bitterness and adds a smooth, rich flavor. Pungent ginger complements and freshens the...

GREEN RAW DATE BALLS

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Dates taste like soft ambrosia. Named 'Tryambakam Balls' by the chef, Akasha Tobias, a student at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Akasha now lives in Bali, Indonesia.

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...

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...

BOWL OF CHERRIES WITH LAVENDER & CAYENNE

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Opt for a delicious desert that brings you fully into every bite. Sensual cherries with red hot cayenne and purple, cooling lavender. Discovered at Pickard's Mountain Eco-Institute of Chapel Hill, NC (https://www.pickardsmountain.org/)

PEACH & STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

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Relive the joy and freedom of childhood summers with this Strawberries,

YOGURT DESSERT WITH MINT

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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.

COCONUT WATER WITH LIME, GINGER & CARDAMOM

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Refreshing like dew on a fern.

GRAPE & CANTELOUPE SALAD

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Very cooling for mid summer Pitta conditions.

BANANA CRISTO SMOOTHIE

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Enjoy this thick, hearty, dairy free shake.

BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH LIME AND CARDAMOM

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A great summertime drink!

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".

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,...

MANGO LASSI

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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.

WATERMELON & CAYENNE PEPPER

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

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!

YOGURT WITH SUGAR & CINNAMON

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Sweet and heavy. If made with homemade yogurt it will not be too sour.

BLUEBERRY MINT GREEN SMOOTHIE

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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.

BLUEBERRY, MINT & COCONUT MILK ICE CREAM

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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...

AVOCADO CUCUMBER GUACAMOLE

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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...

POMEGRANATE COCONUT PUNCH

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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...

WATERMELON & BASIL SMOOTHIE

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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...

BUCKWHEAT TEA CAKE WITH ORANGE ZEST & RASPBERRY

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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...

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...

COCONUT, RASPBERRY & PEACH POPSICLE

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Tart sweet, creamy and cool on a summer day, homemade popsicles are a treat for your kids, or the kid in you! As the summer heats up, your nerves may feel sizzled as your patience wanes. Summer heat, especially when combined with dryness, truly does...

ACAI COCONUT GINGER NICE CREAM

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This is a nourishing, cooling, refrigerant and anti-inflammatory for heat conditions.

ALOE, CRANBERRY & CILANTRO SMOOTHIE

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

APPLE LIME SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

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Explore your creativity with sour smoothies. Apples with Ginger and Cardamom. Discovered in Albuquerque, NM.

HONEYDEW SMOOTHIE WITH ALOE VERA JELLY

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Sweet and cooling, bright green, honey dew smoothies with aloe vera jelly are perfect for St. Patty's in Hong Kong! My eyes feel cool and ready for another 12 hours of flying. But get a thick straw, the jelly is like drinking gummy bears. (