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...
The French are known for their salads. Every French person I've met knew how to make their own, homemade, salad dressing. Dressings are often made of sweet, savory, sour and pungent. There are many substitutes. To experiment with your own salad...
Hearty Root VegetableThe humble parsnip is a hearty and nutritious root vegetable often cast aside in favor of the more popular carrots, sweet potato or squash. Don't let other more brightly colored plants distract you from the...
Freshen up sodas with herbs. Sage is also a popular herb in Moroccan mint tea. Discovered by Joseph designed by Hector, chef at Salsa Mexican Caribbean Food in Asheville, NC.
Artichoke hearts & sage decongest the liver and lymphatic system. Asparagus purges excess water weight.
This revitalizing recipe is especially formulated for Kapha individuals that feel exhausted. Cucumber aids with decongesting the lymphatic system and purging...
Powerful aromatic herbs in this tea lift your mood while relaxing the nervous nervous and muscles. Caffeine boosts energy while the aromatic antispasmodics reduce jitteriness.
This smoothie stimulates energy as it builds blood and vitality. Pineapple provides a sweet and sour base. Flower pollen and Spirulina build prana and blood. Sage aids in the mood lifting properties.
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 astringency of plantain and aromatic spiciness of basil is ideal for soft stool due to cold digestion / low agni.
Plantains are much lighter than wheat, and gluten free.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’