Fall is fast approaching and nothing says Fall more than apples. Whether you pick your own or buy them from your local orchard or farm stand, fresh, locally produced apples are at their best during the autumn months. They are the perfect ingredient to keep stocked in your kitchen. But did you know that eating…
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Meals That Heal – Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese
In honor of National Acorn Squash Day ( who knew!) here is one of our favorites! Eastern View: Acorn Squash is a nourishing, grounding vegetable whose sweetness can be the centerpiece of any hearty meal. As the sweet taste is almost always cold, be sure to warm your acorn squash with mild spices like cinnamon…
The Best Breakfasts for Your Dosha That Will Keep You Energized All Morning
We are so often told that you should eat breakfast, its the most important meal of the day. Others say you should fast – especially if you want to lose weight! But did you know that breakfast is as simple as looking at your dosha and the season? Get your day off to the perfect…
Herbs That Heal: Chawanprash – The Immunity Herbal Formula
My go-to when I need to build my immunity and after coming off my viral illness -its a daily dose for me right now! What is Chyawanprash? Chyawanprash is a 5000-year-old Ayurvedic nutritious herbal jam considered to be a Rasayana for all the tissues of the body. Rasayana translates to “path of essence” as it…
Back to School According to the Doshas
Back to school is always an exciting time of year. For most of us, it’s a time of transition in our daily rhythm and routine as well as a change in the weather. If you live in the northern hemisphere, autumn is the season of vata dosha. Ayurveda’s philosophy teaches that the five elements form three…
Herbs That Heal: Asafoetida – The Digestive Herb
Asafetida, also known as hing, is a latex gum extracted from several species of a perennial herb, Ferula. It is available in the market as a solid brick or smaller pieces, as well as in tablet or powder form. Along with its culinary uses, asafetida has a prominent place in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its…
Meals That Heal: Summertime Popsicles-Ayurveda Style!
We took a childhood favorite and gave it a grown-up makeover, added the wisdom of Ayurveda. The result is a seasonal treat to delight all ages. You may be wondering why I am suggesting frozen foods when Vatas and Kaphas do not do well with cold foods. This becomes debatable in the summer as the…
Rejuvenating Summer Ayurveda Tonics
A Trio Of Ayurveda Elixirs, Equal Parts Zingy And Medicinal; Stirred But Not Shaken On a recent summer evening, as I was wondering what to drink, I decided to create this trio of tonics heavily disguised as cocktails so that I could offer them as a summer evening cocktail -sans alcohol of course. Each curative…
Meals That Heal – Blueberry Lavender Smoothie
Yeah for summer! This delicious smoothie is like a big bowl of goodness, you can just feel it nourishing each cell as you sip on this light and refreshing drink. This is the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick me up on a hot summer day. Its the ideal drink to pacify vata and cool pitta….
Meals That Heal – Daikon and Chicory Salad
Did you know that raw daikon is chock full of digestive enzymes making it a great salad for those that normally cannot do raw veggies? When we add the detoxifying qualities of chicory, we get a great salad that helps you burn fat easier. The cooling yogurt and tahini dressing adds a wonderfully creamy bite…