KALE & CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER, FENNEL & LIME

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 2312 likes

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This soup was developed primarily to relieve acid reflux. Kale and bitters reduce stagnation in the digestive tract and clear heat. Carrot and vegetables with beta-carotene reduce Pitta. Fennel improves digestion without increasing Pitta. Fresh ginger...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (VATA REDUCING)

(4.64 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 2292 likes

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Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as plain old digestive discomfort. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. You can try our

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FENNEL, GINGER & GARLIC

(4.87 out of 5 stars) 15 reviews, 1811 likes

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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...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (KAPHA REDUCING)

(4.45 out of 5 stars) 11 reviews, 1667 likes

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Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as cleansing. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. As with Grandma's chicken soup, there...

CARROT GINGER SOUP

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 13 reviews, 1562 likes

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Simple and delicious

QUINOA WITH MINT, CILANTRO & RED ONION

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1510 likes

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A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...

ASPARAGUS SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH LEMON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 1502 likes

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Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon is a perfect way to celebrate your first picnic in Spring, Italian style. Asparagus, saffron and lemon are naturally refreshing ways to

CREAM OF RICE SOUP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, GARLIC & GHEE

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 1445 likes

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Experiment with cream of rice soups. Called "Congee" in Chinese Medicine, cream of rice soups are the "chicken soup" of China. A warm breakfast for the winter season. Discovered in Pune, India while thinking about Southern Grits from Asheville, North...

RED LENTIL DAL

(4.70 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 1331 likes

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When I first discovered daal, I ate it every meal for a week in a row. Then I was so sick of daal I didn't eat it again for several months. Now we have a more stable relationship and I enjoy daal once a week.

CABBAGE SOUP DIET

(3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 1168 likes

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The Cabbage Soup diet was famous in the faxlore of the 1980s. While Ayurveda does not encourage a cabbage soup mono-diet, cabbage soup can be a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet. Here is the Ayurvedic version.

APPLE LIME SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1151 likes

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

CUMIN, CORIANDER & FENNEL TEA

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 923 likes

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Nicknamed CCF tea, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Tea is one of the simplest and most famous home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and burning up that excess of water retention. To make the tea, simply follow the instructions below. The...

BASIL BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVER COCONUT QUINOA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 799 likes

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Nourishing Basil Butternut Squash over Coconut Quinoa will soothe your body and mind. Butternut squash, soaked in coconut milk and ghee, carries a signature of comfort. Silky coconut milk and the freshness of basil form a perfect blend of satisfaction...

VATA BALANCING TEA WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 760 likes

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Delicious and nourishing for Vata.

GRAPEFRUIT WITH HONEY, GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.79 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 750 likes

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Simple, cleansing, sweet, tangy, and tart, this recipe is our favorite weight loss breakfast for Kapha dosha. Enjoy the fresh, clean juiciness of biting into a plump slice of grapefruit, with the spicy zing of ginger and fresh liberating aroma of...

CARROT GINGER SOUP WITH PARSNIPS & COLLARD GREENS

(4.83 out of 5 stars) 6 reviews, 698 likes

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This simple soup greets you with sweet and savory notes in a light, nurturing broth. Cooked carrots and parsnips carry a heavy sweetness while brightly bitter collard greens lighten this nurturing soup. This soup is a nice way to introduce parsnips if...

FENNEL BULB PESTO

(4.86 out of 5 stars) 7 reviews, 684 likes

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Capture spring freshness with this perfect & easy to prepare pesto. A lightness distinguishes this pesto from others. The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity. Pumpkin seeds...

CARROTS WITH THYME

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 642 likes

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Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!

CARROTS WITH LEMON & HONEY

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 620 likes

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Yellow lemon with sweet honey over sweet carrots made pungent by ginger.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 6 reviews, 604 likes

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Salty, nurturing, warm broth soothes your belly on the worst of days. Grandma still knows best- Chicken Soup is her mysterious cure-all and its reputation persists today. The next time you're feeling under the weather, make a big pot of Grandma's...

CARDAMOM, GINGER & FENNEL TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 567 likes

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Delicious and specially formulated as a morning tea for Kapha.

COLLARD GREENS WITH POTATO, LEMON & TURMERIC

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 525 likes

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Simple and delicious, there are many variations. Although this recipe uses lemon others make collard greens with vinegar.

QUINOA, WALNUT & DATE WARM CEREAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 519 likes

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Earthy quinoa with crunchy walnuts is a breakfast of champions. Sweetened by juicy dates and served up nice and hot, Quinoa Walnut Date Warm Cereal takes the crisp edge off of a blustery fall morning. Protein Packed for Reduced...

RAW ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH BASIL & AVOCADO SAUCE

(4.33 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 513 likes

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A rich avocado sauce accompanies crispy zucchini and zesty basil in this fun summertime favorite. Conventional Alfredo pasta simply can't stand up to the fresh vital taste of raw zucchini noodles.You'll receive all the blessings of vegetables from the...

ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM RICE WITH BLACK PEPPER

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 505 likes

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Snappy green asparagus add freshness to earthy, soft mushrooms in rice. Joyful Belly discovered this recipe as a mushroom risotto in a small restaurant off a dark alley in Venice.

CURRIED CHICKPEA WITH CARROTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 505 likes

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Complex, spicy, sweet, sour, savory, you name it- every flavor you can dream up has its place in Indian curry. Spice up mild chickpeas and sweet carrots with pungent ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin, bitter fenugreek, aromatic cloves and cardamom,...

CAULIFLOWER & FENNEL BULB WITH ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 485 likes

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Cauliflower and Fennel with Pumpkins seeds is fresh vegetarian breakfast that gets down to bare essentials. The crispness of lightly steamed veggies and nature's goodness are all that's needed to flavor this simple and wholesome start to your day. The...

IDLY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 422 likes

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Experiment with fermented batters. Rich, complex flavors, easier to digest and more nutritious. Fermented foods are rich in vitamin B12.

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 412 likes

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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".

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE & GINGER

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 397 likes

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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.

TURMERIC & CUMIN RESCUE TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 383 likes

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As your body enters a natural cleanse cycle, the last two weeks of February may be critical for your health. The heavy snowfall & dampness characteristic of February is a sure sign that spring is approaching. Winter fat starts to melt, clogging your...

BUTTERY CARROT SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 381 likes

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Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.

HIBISCUS MINT SUN TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 368 likes

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Luscious, vibrant Hibiscus Mint Sun Tea delights your eyes as well as your taste buds. You will feel soothed by this tea, which is nothing short of beautiful. Hibiscus with mint is particularly refreshing on a hot summer's day, with cooling properties...

DANDELION CARDAMOM TEA

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 359 likes

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Fresh from your yard, dandelion tea is like drinking sunshine in a cup. Use the leaves and the flowers in this delicious, simple recipe.

SAVORY CORN PANCAKES

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 329 likes

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Begin your spring morning right with Savory Corn Pancakes. Moist and hearty, accented with smoky-sharp chipotle and cumin, these rustic pancakes will make you smile first thing in the morning. A dash of apple cider vinegar gives soothing moisture to...

KALE WITH COCONUT & FENNEL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 298 likes

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How to Cleanse with KaleIn the spring, kale and other greens are a perfect choice to restore lightness and vitality. Greens are also an essential component to your yearly spring cleanse. If you haven't started your spring cleanse...

PEPPERMINT CARDAMOM TEA

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Aromatics like peppermint and cardamom clear stomach stagnation and indigestion from upper GI heaviness. Add a 1/4 tsp Brahmi (gotu kola) to balance the mind with a calming and...

BLUEBERRY MINT GREEN SMOOTHIE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 282 likes

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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.

BARLEY SALAD WITH MINT, DILL, CUCUMBER, RAISINS

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 268 likes

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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...

WATERMELON & BASIL SMOOTHIE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 264 likes

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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...