Coffee is stimulating and depleting, but adding butter & coconut oil can help mitigate the harmful effects of coffee. Grass-fed butter and nourishing coconut oil contain stable, healthy saturated fats that soothe your nerves and help protect your...
The heavenly Peppermint Cocoa Shake brings a jovial smile to your lips with its smooth and creamy sweetness. Everyone loves milkshakes, but it's hard to find one that loves you back. This dairy-free, naturally sweet treat complete with aromatic spices...
Sweet, cooling and heavy, this rich smoothie will rejuvenate the body during times of high stress. The heavy, sweet qualities nourish an exhausted nervous system if you have been burning the candle at both ends. It will support the rebuild of deficient...
Feel alive, bright, and refreshed with every sip of Green Tea with Ginger & Basil. Its vibrant tastes refresh your palate, enliven your taste buds, and stimulate your blood flow. Altogether, these detoxicant herbs leave you feeling clean and clear. If...
The cacao plant family "Theobroma" translates to "food of the Gods," suggesting the mysterious and divine qualities of chocolate. Chocolate was a symbol of life and fertility throughout pre-colonial Mesoamerica. Xocolatl was a luxurious and traditional...
"He who rushes is already dead." Berber Proverb related to the Moroccan Mint Tea ceremony. Moroccan Mint Tea is gently sweet, aromatic with a touch of bright bitterness. It's a traditional recipe...
Coffee is the number one abused drug on the planet, causing massive loss of energy and increase in Vata. Coffee drinkers claim, 'I like the taste,' but when I ask them to list the ten top foods they like only coffee stands out as a daily habit. Taste...
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.
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...
This gorgeous, silky indulgence is specially formulated for lifting the mood. Velvety chocolate and the bright touch of raspberry can be a opulent way to unwind and uplift on a wintry afternoon when the blues begin to creep in. Creamy coconut milk...
Chocolate is a natural vasodilator for female reproductive organs. Sesame builds strength. For Kaphas, enjoy as a hot chocolate tea without tahini. If taste is not a concern, consider adding 1tsp damiana and 1 tsp fenugreek for stronger hormonal...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’