
Frothy Almond Date Shake nurtures and comforts your whole body, making it a the perfect addition to an Ayurvedic diet. Dates add charm and sweetness to the shake, while a slice of fiery ginger and a dash of spicy cinnamon heat up this elegant blend,...
Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic, Fennel, and Ginger offers warmth & satisfaction for the season. After a summer of absorbing the sun's energy, farm-fresh Butternut Squash is ripe, sweet, and ready for autumn consumption. It is no wonder that the...
Explore your creativity with sour smoothies. Apples with Ginger and Cardamom. Discovered in Albuquerque, NM.
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...
Get cozy this season. Rather than reach for hot cocoa, try sipping this creamy Coconut Curry & Pumpkin soup. Soups are the ideal fall food. They are warming, grounding and easy to digest. Who doesn't love something warm and sweet on a cool fall day?...
A great summertime drink!
Never feel bored again. Pesto is the perfect antidote when you have the food blahs. Just add them to your favorite dish.
Enjoy the satisfying creaminess of piping hot oatmeal topped with the nutty aroma of roasted sesame and coconut. As the weather turns cool in early fall, your body seems to crave the hearty warmth of roasted nuts & grains. Here the bold & flavorful...
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...
Almond Coconut Fudge is an elegant and creamy treat. Rich almond and sweet coconut present themselves first with their smooth, alluring tones. Sea-salty notes and gently pungent ginger entice you with their promise of depth and excitement. As it...
Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.
On hot & lazy summer mornings, start your day with a refreshing, thirst quenching breakfast that replenishes your strength and vitality. This delicious smoothie is loved by kids and adults alike, and it's easy enough to blend up when friends and...
Tangy lime meets silky coconut milk and nurturing sweet potato in a dish that will make your mouth water! Cook up a delicious pot of this soup to combat the mental and physical stresses of the holiday season, or any time you are feeling the need for...
Warm, pungent and Middle Eastern, tahini might as well be the liquid sands of the sahara. Creamy tahini salad dressing tastes great as a garnish for any leafy greens. This versatile sauce also works well atop vegetables.
Kids love ice-cream even when their parents eat Ayurvedically. In fact, we have a sneaking suspicion that parents love ice cream too! Banana ice-cream is much healthier than commercial ice-creams. This recipe promises to make your kids go ape. Plus,...
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.
Ayurveda's version of a backyard barbecue favorite, the minty green yogurt sauce helps beat the summer heat!
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...
A great summertime drink!
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.
Figs are a natural tonic to restore your energy. Almonds nourish and build your strength. Almond & Fig Milkshake pairs these two delightful ingredients into a heavenly elixir for your health.
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...
A western twist on the famous Indian lassi. Peach warms cool yogurt, while rosewater adds a sensual soft touch. Light, aromatic cardamom adds depth and complexity to this sweet treat. Best if prepared with fresh-ground...
Creamy banana combines with tangy pineapple in this smoothie, creating an ideal refreshment on a hot summer afternoon. Kale adds a bit of bitter green, which helps cool the blood and soothe your mind on hot and muggy summer days. Serve this delightful...
Creamy mashed potatoes are a cozy way to celebrate November, satisfy your belly, and warm the hearts of friends, family and loved ones as you gather around the Thanksgiving table. A bowl of mashed potatoes can soothe the anxieties & worries of a cold...
Tasty & delicious with a golden yellow color. Saffron is an exquisite and luxurious spice, the most expensive in the world.
The coconut is a delight for the senses and the body, the very symbol of tropical paradise. This idyllic and fun tree nut restores your balance and harmony. Among oils it is light and sweet to cook with, soothing to the skin and nerves, nourishing...
Refresh yourself this summer with a Cucumber & Coconut Cooler. Ever hear the phrase, "Cool as a cucumber?" Cucumber is known as an herbal refrigerant, which means it naturally cools you down. Coconut water also cools while rebuilding electrolytes. Sip...
Warming, grounding and sweet, Sweet Beet & Mint Soup has a luxurious purple sheen and surprising spicy finish. The aromatic oils in mint offer a surprising lift to the heaviness of the beet root.
I scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!I look back to childhood summers and remember sunny days that stretch on for what seems like forever in a child's mind. Those summer days are punctuated in my...
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...
In February you naturally crave stimulating foods to wake up your body from a long winter of hibernation. Parsley's crunchiness is uniquely satisfying after a long winter of comfort foods. Parsley green goodness refreshes and purifies your blood. It...
This brightly colored tonic offers the sweetness of beets and carrots, the saltiness of celery, and the peppery overtones of radishes, garlic, and black pepper. Parsley adds a refreshing touch of green. You will feel in harmony with the renewing...
Ever hear the phrase, "cool as a cucumber"? Honeydew and cucumber cool your blood and offer a refreshing reprieve from the heat. As it cools, cucumber also detoxifies your blood and relieves stress. Summer heat makes your heart beat fast & heavy....
Robust and rugged, Brown Rice with Nettle Walnut Pesto imparts the hardy strength you need to feel great through the fall. Nettles naturally taste a little salty, giving this dish a "salt of the earth" strengthening effect. As your autumn schedule...
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. (
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!
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’