
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...
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...
Vitality, strength, and salty hardiness are the essence of a Salmon Burger. Bright lemon zest awakens your appetite for this hearty meal. Have a long, hard day ahead? A Salmon Burger is just what you need to feel strong at the very end of the day. ...
Mashed broccoli has a softer feel. Olives and lemon bring the taste and sours alive.
Bright, warming red bell peppers are filled to brim with quinoas soft texture in this colorful summer entree. You'll take comfort in the pleasantly soft, earthy goat cheese, spiced with black pepper and sprinkled with sea salt. Crunchy toasted almond...
Serve these vegetarian 'Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas' at your next Mexican night - they are sure to leave your dinner guests wanting more! The smooth sweet potato mash combined with the crunch of kale and a crumble of feta add an exciting twist...
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...
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...
Do you love creamy guacamole but don't love the digestive heaviness that follows? This lighter, sweeter alternative provides the satisfaction of traditional guacamole without leaving you feeling sluggish, heavy, or bloated. Fresh, springy sweet peas...
We love salsa but tomatoes are hard to digest. This recipe is our favorite base for 'tomato-less' salsas. Create your own variation by adding green chilies, chipotle, honey, cumin or other flavors. The sharp, raw onions become soft and refreshing when...
Gritty, savory and a touch spicy, Grits with Okra, Cumin and Cilantro gets your day started with both comfort and invigoration. Early morning in the dusty, sweltering South begins with grits. In fact, the region from Virginia to Texas is referred to...
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...
Experiment with crunchy snacks in sweet & savory sauces. Called Dahi Papdi Chaat in India, this recipe often includes tamarind or mint chutney, cumin, chopped raw onions, or cilantro. It may also include exotic 'black salt' which has a deeper, more...
Red onion brings a purple hue to white and green. A fresh, lively, light summer snack.
Bring back the bitters! In nature the predominant taste is bitter. Every time you eat bitters you are bringing your body back to nature, the diet we ate in paleolithic times. Not so great for Vata but Kapha pacifying.
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...
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...
Juicy, fleshy tomatoes pungent with onions, vinegar and herbs, italian style.
This decongesting salsa is especially formulated to dislodge mucus and revitalize. Pineapple is mucolytic. The sourness of pineapple and vinegar liquefy mucus. Chili, Rosemary, Garlic, Onion, and Daikon open up the chest, dilate blood vessels, and...
Serve these colorful 'Raw Vegetable Ribbon Tacos with Yogurt Cilantro Sauce' on a warm summers evening to help you slow down and cool off. Invite your friends over as the sun sets and feel excess heat and tension from your day slowly dissipate. ...
Be delightfully awakened by the sweet and spicy aroma of coconut curry with basil. Coconut milk satisfies while basil's aromatic qualities lighten this dish while
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’