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Ingredients: ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 stalk steamed broccoli, chopped 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 green onions, chopped ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup whole wheat noodles, boiled Dressing: ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 tbsp lemon juice ½ tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 …

This pumpkin pie recipe is an attempt to adapt traditional foods to more healthful alternatives. For the crust: –  1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, ground fine –  1 Tbsp coconut oil –  1 Tbsp almond butter Blend all crust ingredients in a food processor or blender to desired consistency – I like a little crunch.  Press …

Ayurvedic Psychological Pressure Remedy With the increase of neurological and psychological pressure and the constant responsibilities to fulfil, we all need to get rid of psychological tensions. These pressures often lead to the fragmentation of the mind and constant straying, which affect the course of our daily lives. Treatment methods have varied for psychological pressure, …

Ah, the holidays are here! Yay, this means yummy food and lovely get togethers with people we haven’t seen for a while! It means sharing presents and sharing love. And it also means potential holiday bloating. Holiday bloating is often caused by continual eating without a gap for digestion. This disturbs the digestive fire which, after …

The pomegranate is hailed as a kind of wonder fruit – and this is something Ayurveda has been aware of for centuries. There is a very famous saying in India. “One pomegranate for a hundred diseases.” In Indian culture, this fruit has been prized as a balancing, tridoshic healthy fruit. That means, it’s good for every body …

Ingredients For the whole wheat flour white sauce: 500 ml skimmed milk 50 gm low cal butter 50 gm whole-wheat flour 1 onion, small 2-3 cloves garlic Salt & pepper to taste For the cauliflower with mushroom: 2 tsp low cal butter 1 cup onions, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 …

Masala chai is an ancient medicinal drink originating from India and Southeast Asia. Simply known as chai in western countries, it has gained popularity and is offered along with coffee in many cafes. Many countries around the world use the word ‘chai’ to refer to plain black tea, and ‘masala’ as a blend of spices. …

The spices add a light kick to the tangy sweet and earthy flavor of the carrots that will leave you more than satisfied! Add these carrots to basmati rice, collard greens and dahl as part of a balanced meal.

Asparagus is a popular vegetable for cleansing. This is a recipe that you can add to your program. Ingredients 1/2 bunch of asparagus – chopped to the desired length 1/2 C yellow mung daal – soaked for half hour in one cup water 1/4 C dry coconut flakes or fresh grated coconut if available 1 …

To me, Cardamom is love and light in a pod. It is beauty and wisdom, a spice that knows just what we need physically, while inspiring us emotionally. Cardamom is the journeyer’s companion, exotic and warm. It’s a sensual spark to the Yogi’s inner flame. It is an excellent partner for the holidays, and in …

Two years ago at our Yoga Therapy Training, I served a gluten free, dairy free, no sugar added, homemade apple pie. The recipe was requested. It has taken me these years, but at long last, here, finally, it is. Unfortunately, when I first came to write it up last month I couldn’t find the recipe. Fortunately, that …

Ayurveda recommends that you include all six tastes in your diet: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent and pungent. You’re probably well versed in the sweet and salty tastes. The others may pose a challenge. So how can you include bitter foods in your diet? Let’s take a look. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article. …

With fire, agni, so central to Ayurvedic principles, it may indeed be that the true heart of Ayurveda is the hearth. When set up properly, your kitchen can be the source of great healing medicine. Here are 4 everyday basics to strengthen your kitchen’s ayurvedic power. Create an Ayurvedic Kitchen. Ayurvedic Kitchen- Starting with the …

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 Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 stalks celery 1 cucumber 10 carrots, cut in juliennes ½ beet root 1 cup spinach 1 lemon 1 large ripe tomato 1 knob ginger Method: Add all ingredients to a vegetable juicer and mix. Gently stir juice and drink immediately. Enjoy! Comments: Celery …

Summer is over and fall has begun. Are you prepared for the new season? This is the time of year to prevent flu and improve immunity. There is a sudden change in the environment. The hot days have changed into crisp fall weather. Your diet and lifestyle should also change. In chapter three of Charaka Samhita, …

AYURVEDA explains that we are our own best healers. We know ourselves best, after all! We can educate ourselves and take control of and responsibility for our own health. How do we do this? First of all, we tune in to our bodies. We start paying attention to the signals that it gives us. Our …

Chai simply means tea in Hindi. Masala Chai or spiced black tea with milk and sugar is a delicious ritual in almost every Indian household around the globe. Now the masala chai, officially called, ‘Chai tea’ has gained popularity everywhere in the world. My father, who was an Ayurvedic physician, also trained in modern medicine, …

Here’s the deal. I don’t smoke. I barely drink alcohol, apart from the odd light beer when I want to celebrate something. I don’t drink coffee. And, I’ve cut down on my cookie and chocolate habit. So, what have I got left on my list of vices?  Tea. Yep…. black tea with a little milk. …

Moong Dal Jaggery Halwa is an easy, delicious and healthy dessert for the holiday season. Moong Dal is filled with protein and is low carb. It’s one of the best vegetarian superfoods and yellow moong beans in particular, are extremely light for digestion. Moong Dal is one of the low carb dals when compared to …

This is a pure vegan health recipe with no animal products like gelatin or eggs. I use almond milk. You can substitute this with cashew milk or whole milk also. And I used agar agar which is a seaweed as the thickening agent. You can substitute it with gelatin if you wish. Pomegranate juice contains …

This rose petal drink is a sweet summer concoction to keep Pitta cool. In fact, it is good for both Vata and Pitta1. Be careful though, this drink may aggravate Kapha. Here’s the recipe for an ecstatic rose petal drink. Ingredients 4 cups fresh rose petals or 1/2 cup dried rose petals 1-quart coconut milk …

Turmeric is a well-known spice and one of the worlds most extensively researched anti-diabetic herbs. The main active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin and its derivatives curcuminoids. In this article we consider turmeric for diabetes, as well as turmeric research, turmeric for diabetes dosage and turmeric for diabetes prevention.  Here’s what we’ll cover in this article. …

Ayurvedic practitioners have certainly been busy. A handful of new Ayurveda books were published recently, all with some serious contributions to modern nutrition and wellness. These 5 came to our attention and we had to share. 1. Eat Wheat If you or someone you love has a gluten or dairy intolerance, you’ll definitely want to …

Recently I went down to AAPNA’s (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) 14th International Conference on “Consciousness in Ayurveda & Yoga.” Consciousness integration is a subject I am wading into, trying to embody at my learning edge. My spring cleanse was coincidentally winding down at the same time. In the past I might have …

Using food to avoid feelings of anxiety, fear, depression, excitement, anger, sadness or self-hatred is a sign of dangerous underlying problems. If your eating is a tool to make yourself instantly feel “better,” addiction is likely to occur in the form of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Do you feel you have no control over when, what and how much you eat? Do you ever find yourself eating and can’t remember making the decision to pick up food? Do you eat because you’re bored or just because everyone else is? These are self-destructive eating patterns, rooted in self-loathing and/or a feeling of no control over your life.

The seven days at both the end and the commencement of  seasons (ritus) is known as Rithu sandhi. The gap between seasons is generally a delicate period. During this time immunity, strength and digestion reduces. What You Should Eat During Rithu Sandhi This time of fluctuation provides a natural opportunity to cleanse the body. Also, Ayurveda …

Boston Ayurvedic Practitioner Pratibha Shah, BAMS, MPH has keen insight into food as medicine. She can tell you what foods are best for you and which to avoid, down to the jam you put on your toast. She’s a true leader amongst the Ayurvedic community both here in the US and in her home country …

Asparagus- Mung Sprouts Salad is a wonderful addition to your Spring diet. Asparagus has a soothing and balm like effect on the digestive and urinary tract. It builds strength, is easy to digest and is a tridoshic (useful for all 3 constitutions) food. It is known to aid in eliminating water retention problems, especially puffy eyes …

Serves 6 Ingredients: ¾ cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp rock salt ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme leaves ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces spinach leaves (about 2 lightly packed qts.) ¾ cup finely shredded lettuce ½ cup pomegranate seeds ( should be …

Like layers, warm sweaters, mittens and simmering stews, a warm mug of hot chocolate is a cozy treat in the dark, cold winter months! Cacao is warming and stimulates energy while also elevating mood. This vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free treat is delicious and comforting in the cold winter months! In small quantities, cacao can be a …

Ingredients: 1 oz Sunflower seeds 1 oz Coconut 1 oz Walnuts 4 oz Dried Figs (rinsed) Recipe: Blend the nuts and seeds in a food processor for about two minutes until they become basically a nut butter, we want it to be very smooth. We’re now ready to put the figs in. What I like to do is …

Did you know it is possible for your very own kitchen to be like a mini clinic, equipped with medicinal, healing spices that can correct and prevent ailments ranging from physical pain to indigestion, to itching to headaches? It is certainly possible thanks to the ancient science of Ayurveda, a medical system from India that is …

With fire, agni, so central to Ayurvedic principles, it may indeed be that the true heart of Ayurveda is the hearth. When set up properly, your kitchen can be the source of great healing medicine. Here are 4 everyday recipes to strengthen your kitchen’s ayurvedic power. 1. Ghee 1 lb. unsalted Butter Heat the butter …

Making a well shaped rolled sushi can be challenging, time consuming and a bit intimidating. An idea when preparing for a larger group is to make a few rolls so each person can have a couple of roll slices and then serve the rest in chirashi sushi style. It becomes a perfectly simple main dish and can be served at room temperature or warm.

…we ALL screen, to rely on screens! Jeez, those screens! Tv screen, computer screen, ipad/nook/kindle screen, phone screen, so many many screens. Even writing the word “screen” that many times on a screen makes my brain crossed into thinking I spelled it wrong. uncross Most of us work on those screens all day only to …

Here is a lovely fall meal with foods that are readily available but may not be that familiar to you. Remember, augmenting foods are nurturing and nourishing. Extractive foods are more cleansing in nature and ask our body to give up something to digest them. Have about 60% augmenting and 40% extractive foods to keep good balance in your eating.

The root vegetable, beetroot is scientifically known as Beta vulgaris. Beets are packed with essential nutrients and minerals like: Vitamin C Folate Iron Manganese Potassium They are also an excellent source of fiber. Beetroots are alkaline in nature. Both beetroots and beet greens can be consumed for health benefits. Beetroots are available during spring, fall and winter, …

As the nights get darker and colder, taking us into the depths of vata season, it can be nice to withdraw into more time of introspection, mindfulness and enjoying what’s right in front of you. It’s also a great time to practice sacred eating. And a perfect time for Sweet Potato Pancakes. A calm, quiet …

Golden Milk benefits include arthritis, sleep, immunity, skin health and mental health. It helps to prevent degenerative brain diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, boosts memory and reduces symptoms of anxiety. According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, 15 percent of men and 11 percent of women aged 65 and over have some degree …

This is a recipe that can be prepared easily for one person or for a crowd!

Turmeric has taken the world by storm in the past few years. Not that it is a newly discovered spice, but because it hadn’t made its way to the west until recently. Turmeric has so many benefits, one of which is aiding in weight loss. In addition to answering your question, ‘Can turmeric help you lose …

We’re super excited to share that Freida’s Pantry, a postpartum nutrition bar is now available in the U.S. Freida’s Pantry bars are inspired by Ayurvedic principles and formulated to meet the needs of new moms. “Freida’s Pantry was born from necessity after the difficult birth of my third son,” said Sharon Kaur, founder of Freida’s …

Spring into a detox this month. Spring is a time for healing and growth. Bringing life to its fullest bloom, while sloughing off accumulations that weigh and slow us down. Spring is the prime season for detox. It’s time to echo nature: melt the freeze of winter and prepare for the liberation of Summer. The …

I screen, you screen, we ALL screen, to rely on screens! Jeez, those screens! Tv screen, computer screen, ipad/nook/kindle screen, phone screen—so many many screens. Even writing the word “screen” that many times on a screen makes my brain crossed into thinking I spelled it wrong. uncross Most of us work on those screens all day …

This wonderful meal serves four. Prepare all vegetables in advance of cooking. Serve with nori and sesame seeds as an extra treat! Ume plum paste is also a lovely addition. Ume plum paste is a naturally fermented food to be consumed in small quantities such as 1/8 tsp or less per person. The ume paste adds the salty and sour tastes to the meal.