Fall is a tricky time of year to stay healthy. It’s that “should I bring a jumper, jacket, umbrella, suntan lotion, all of the above” time of year where anything can happen! One day you are caught in a downpour, the next you’ve got your fluffy socks on only to wake up the following morning…
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5 Ways to Balance Vata for a Healthy Fall
Fall is a time of transition, both in nature and in your body. The days grow noticeably shorter, each evening the darkness setting in earlier and earlier. The mornings start with a chill and you may need to start wearing your slippers around the house again. The warmth and carefree days of summer are gone…
Meals That Heal – Pumpkin Soup with Saffron
It’s getting cool outside and while Pittas are loving getting out their fall boots, Vatas are craving something a little warmer. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the sweetness of the pumpkin with the sattvic qualities of the saffron will cool, calm and clear and worrisome negative thoughts. Eastern View: Pumpkin is a cooling…
Meals That Heal – Hemp Coconut Truffles
As the cooler weather approaches and the leaves start falling – you may find yourself craving some chocolate. So, when a chocolate craving strikes, these yummy delectable truffles make a grounding and delicious treat. Loaded with anti-inflammatory omega 3s, protein and fiber. This is a dessert that is actually good for you! Eastern View: An…
Meals That Heal – Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Poppy Seeds
What to do with all those seasonal tomatoes? Ever tried roasting them? A smattering of poppy seeds can jazz up this salad thanks to their nutty flavor and crunchy texture. This tiny seed is one flavorsome ingredient, alright! But did you also know poppy seeds are also highly nutritious and have medicinal properties? Read on…
Meals That Heal – Baked Tofu with Ginger Rice
Since most of us have to prepare dinner for ourselves that means spending some time in the kitchen before dinner is on the table. While shortcuts to cooking are nice, what we really want is to come home after work to a meal that takes little prep time. Did you know that most of our…
6 Summer Cooling Foods to Add to Your Diet
The perks of summer are undeniable – longer evenings, increased sunshine and more time outdoors. What’s not to love? By the time August rolls around, however, it can start to feel like too much of a good thing! After a couple of months of sweltering heat and searing temperatures, you may be craving a slightly…
Meals That Heal – Coconut Water or Coconut Milk
I have been asked many times – how to make coconut water or milk. The easiest way is to find a coconut – open it up and voila!! However, if you have no fresh young coconuts on hand; it may be as easy as your pantry. It is actually quite easy to make your own….
Meals That Heal – Kiwi and Coconut Parfait
Want to kickstart your day with healthy summer breakfasts? Try updating your classical morning oats with some energizing breakfasts by clicking here for more summery meal ideas. Enjoy this energizing breakfast with its refreshing layers of creamy coconut yogurt, tangy kiwi and zesty lime. Fragrant mint and juicy pomegranate seeds add a final touch. And…
Meals That Heal – Mint Lassi
A mint lassi is a combination of yogurt and mint — flavored with a bit of sweetener and — blended into a smooth and refreshing drink, this recipe is a little more savory than you may be used to. Mint lassis have great flavor, but they also have tremendous power to cool, both against high…