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...
Cilantro and cucumber give this guacamole a refreshing crunch. These ingredients make it extra cool, increasing its soothing capabilities in the summertime. These cool pitta in the summer heat, while offering nutritious fats that combat vata's...
The tartness of lime juice brings zest to Cucumber and Kale's crunch in this enlivening dish. Quinoa is fluffy and light but nutrient dense, making this recipe hearty enough to satisfy your hunger without burdening your digestion, suitable for any...
Like an emerald jade, cilantro juice soup is the perfect cooling summer treat. Entirely raw!
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...
This cool and refreshing summer drink will have you feeling as cold as the fridge no matter how high the heat.
Like a shaded patch of grass, this recipe relieves the body of hot summer heat. Fresh fennel gently activates this recipe, supporting easy digestion while cooling a fiery digestive tract. Although it might seem otherwise, a puree of these "bad"...
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....
Softly cooked cucumber and nourishing potato for comfort. Crunchy string beans for texture. Bold, light and green with sharp cilantro.
The Desert OasisOn the hot, dry days of summer, a parched throat and exhausted mind requires deep rejuvenation to combat the sweltering summer sun. When work doesn't let up, even though your mind is frazzled and fried, the cooling...
When the weekend takeout cravings hit, whip up 'Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl' for a satisfying but wholesome 'fakeout' experience. Soon, you'll be immersed in the aromas, signature tastes and vibrant colours of Asian street food from the...
From "The Dinner Bell is Ringing", page 175, first printed in Charleston, South Carolina in December of 1974.
My herb teacher Frank Cook used to say, "It's all about the sauce." A good meal should come with good sauces. We love including cilantro lassi next to summertime rice dishes.
Reduce Water Weight, Puffy Skin, & SwellingBoth watermelon and cucumber are wonderfully cooling remedies for hot summer heat. On hot days you might feel puffy and swollen because dilated capillary beds release more fluid into your...
Fried tempeh, bean sprouts and cucumber slices create three kinds of crunch! First, the fried tempeh is crispy like french fries, but is more textured and grainy like a veggie burger. Second, where tempeh is heavy and dry, bean sprouts are light and...
Corn Cucumber salsa is fresh and bright, delicious on tortilla chips. Bring Corn Cucumber Salsa to the next pot-luck or picnic and watch it disappear to the tune of rave reviews. Chances are, standing over a hot stove in summertime isn't that...
Cooked cucumber is popular in China.
This revitalizing recipe is especially formulated for Kapha individuals that feel exhausted. Cucumber aids with decongesting the lymphatic system and purging...
Dill, parsley and mint are aromatics that open peripheral circulation, but without creating heat. This is ideal for overheated Pitta Kapha constitutions.
This smoothie stimulates energy as it builds blood and vitality. Pineapple provides a sweet and sour base. Flower pollen and Spirulina build prana and blood. Sage aids in the mood lifting properties.
Turkey is a light meat. The dandelion aids decongesting the liver. Dill opens up circulation.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’