
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...
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".
Zesty, tangy, and bursting with red freshness, cranberries evoke autumn hues and celebration flavors. Sour, sweet, and spicy, this sauce adds color and zing to the holiday table.
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.
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...
Enjoy 'Pumpkin Seed, Cranberries & Coconut No Bake Cookies' as a simple snack or use as a wholesome addition to the kids' lunch boxes. This recipe is so easy, you can get the kids involved to shape the cookies as they like. Thick, smooth pumpkin seed...
Experiment with sweet spices in pancakes, including cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon. Discovered by chef Yashoda Naidoo at Annapurna, an ayurvedic restaurant in Albuquerque, NM.
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...
Hearty wild rice is paired with twangy cranberry and rustic rosemary in this warm holiday favorite. Add hearty almonds for a satisfying dish that will please your guests both in taste and effect- Wild Rice with Cranberry and Almonds makes you feel...
Warm, sweet, and refreshingly spicy, Mulled Spiced Wine is a traditional toasty remedy for cold winter nights. The dark, alluring burgundy shade of red wine warms you right up, dilates your blood vessels, and relaxes your entire body. Mixed with...
Altogether a refreshing and revitalizing early summer drink.
Cool and refreshing Hibiscus Blueberry Jello dessert helps you beat the heat. Your summer picnic isn't complete without it. This jello helps you enjoy a little luxury and sweetness that is so needed when the summer heat saps you of energy and...
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. ...
Light yet hearty, arugula brings a fresh peppery flavor to the sweet satisfaction of butternut squash. This vibrant dish will help you feel as fresh and bright as an early spring garden. Toss some toasted pine nuts in the mix to finish this recipe with...
Relive the joy and freedom of childhood summers with this Strawberries,
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...
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...
Layer upon layer of light crepes piled high, exquisite pistachio cream spread between each layer. This decadent dessert is fit for kings and queens- it graces your table with dreamy elegance. This fall, when the wind blows cold, prepare Pistachio...
A traditional roast leg of lamb with a smooth mint and pistachio sauce. Serve this dish on a Sunday afternoon to bring the whole family together. Use this quality time at the table to catch up and share stories of the week passed. Walk off the...
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lingonberry Jam is the creamy, oily satisfaction you've been craving since the turn of the season. As the leaves begin to change and summer becomes a memory, you naturally start to crave heavier, sweeter foods to warm you...
Experiment with "Sabudana Wada" : savory, fried tapioca patties from Maharastra, India. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Discovered in Pune, India.
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.
Special preparation for building weight and strength.
Spicy, tangy, sweet, creamy, and salty - peanut sauce is, like most chutneys and condiments, a stimulating treat for the tongue. Invigorating flavors of lime, chili and ginger balance the sweet and creamy peanut sauce. The result both awakens, and...
This recipe clears lymphatic congestion and has a strong liver detox effect.
Refreshing and icy with antimicrobial refrigerants. Use in PK conditions and infection such as UTI.
This recipe is ideal for a congested, inflamed lymphatic system. Lemon and fennel dilates vessels, easing peripheral circulation and lymphatic flow. Fennel is a detoxicant and diuretic that reduces congestion of lymphatic fluids. Blueberry is an...
Normally served with Brandy or Port, but this version omits the brandy for those looking for a drink without hard alcohol.
Looking for a hearty vegetarian option to satisfy even the most insatiable of appetites? Try 'Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce'. On those Friday evenings after a long week of work when you're craving something to really sink your...
Formulated specifically to be a pleasant, blood sugar lower drink.
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...
The warm, opening spices, together with the sedating qualities of pumpkin make this recipe a "stimulating relaxant." It improves focus while reducing feelings of overwhelm or jitteriness. The rough and pungent arugula and radish heats the upper...
This recipe is designed to decongest the lymphatic system through diuresis, blood thinning, and bitter cholagogue. It is light yet satisfying.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’