
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.
Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...
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...
Celebrate the joy of spring with Grilled Cauliflower Steak. Cauliflower steak is lighter and leaner than a traditional steak. Roasted on the outside, but soft on the inside, this vegetarian work of art will delight your palate. Served on a bed of...
This is a variation of the popular Middle Eastern Dish 'Mujadarrah'. The astringency of lentils cleanses the GI. Onions and garlic add a hearty feel. Sours and spices improve the digestibility of the lentils, which might otherwise be gasey. To pacify...
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...
Perfect as a snack or side dish that can be shared at picnics or to give you energy before and after activities. Garlic, lemon and onion add sharp, sour and pungent tastes that are balanced by the smooth texture of chickpeas and the nutty depth of...
Dries Spring DampnessIn early Spring the body becomes congested and damp as the body begins to purge fats. Parsley, corn and fenugreek are diuretics that can dry up dampness. Raw, red onions are pungent, invigorating and dilate...
Simple, but with a Mediterranean flare.
Parsley and ginger give sweet carrots a kick!
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...
With literally hundreds of greens to choose from, why limit your pesto to basil? This parsley based pesto is a favorite south of the border, where it's known as chimichurri. I serve it atop Eggs Scrambled in Cumin and Corn. Cilantro & mint based pestos...
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...
These turkey sausages are flavorsome, light and easy to digest. Serve as a weekend breakfast option or at your next family barbecue. You'll feel satisfied and energized. Fresh parsley and basil are pungent and carminative in nature, meaning they...
Red onion brings a purple hue to white and green. A fresh, lively, light summer snack.
Flavorful rice wrapped in a grape leaf then baked. From the Greek Mediterranean.
Kidney Beans with Red Wine and Parsley is a refreshing, cleansing, and savory dish for retoning tissue. One of the first signs of spring fever is...
Homemade salad dressings are quick, easy & tasty. Just combine a sweet, sour, salty and pungent. Voila!
Corn is an ideal grain for spring. The acid in tomatoes helps wake up your body from hibernation in early Spring. Meanwhile, parsley is a strong diuretic to purge spring water weight.
Lemon, raw onion and uncooked olive oil are perfect for springtime cleansing of the liver. Beans reduce cholesterol, and provide plenty of fiber for healthy elimination. Parsley is a strong diuretic for cleansing the blood and reducing water weight in...
This recipe is designed for lymphatic cleansing and liver decongesting. Bitters decongest the liver and scrape fats from the blood. Parsley purges excess water weight. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, blood thinner, and and vasodilator to flush...
The bitterness of Brussels Sprouts, and the drying nature of parsley come altogether reduce Kapha.
Dill, parsley and mint are aromatics that open peripheral circulation, but without creating heat. This is ideal for overheated Pitta Kapha constitutions.
The crisp crunch of 'Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli' will refresh and revitalize the body on a warm afternoon. Prepare for lunch and enjoy outside under an early summer blue sky, or bring to work and brighten up a long day. You'll feel light and...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’