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
Meals That Heal – Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
A traditional, yet incredibly simple cranberry sauce with a healthy pomegranate twist. I love Thanksgiving’s cranberry chutneys and sauces. However, I am a little picky, while I really enjoy the tartness of cranberries – I don’t like it as a jelly out of a can where it is too sweet, or too chunky…
Meals That Heal – Turkey Bone Broth
If you enjoy turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas don’t throw away those precious bones. Simmer them into a delicious holiday superfood that will keep you energized, and slimmed down between feasts. Bursting with collagen packed protein and nourishing nutrients; bone broth nourishes your body, helps control cravings and even helps with a smooth skin. Bone…
Meals That Heal – Cardamon Ginger Chai
Spiced and scented, chai is one of those soul-warming wellness teas that stays with you. Enjoyed as spiced milk tea in India and Pakistan, chai gets its unique and soothing flavor from black tea leaves steeped with spices and blended with milk and a sweetener. Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and even peppercorns, are commonly used,…
Folate – Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s – Top 7 Food Sources
Many people don’t think about integrating folate or folic acid into their diet until they’re trying to get pregnant, and indeed it is one of the prenatal vitamins given. But, studies are showing that folate has a much more extensive role; it is an important nutrient and key to maintaining optimal health. Furthermore, there is…
If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits)
You don’t have to stare at the endless options on a Starbucks menu to know there are a ton of ways to trick out your coffee. Some people like adding a simple dash of cinnamon, which is good for brain health. Others spike it with a stress-reducing adaptogen or beauty-boosting collagen. I also like incorporating…
What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ
Finally, we are opening up. This past weekend, I was amazed at how many people were out and about. And, no wonder – it is now much safer to meet up, sit at pavement cafes, go to graduation parties and meet our friends again. This past weekend, I relished being able to sit in an…
Meals That Heal – Hummus: Middle Eastern Style
Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern dip and spread. It is super nutritious and packed with plant-based protein with its blend of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Not only is hummus delicious, but it is also versatile, packed with nutrients, and according to the National Institutes…
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology
For the longest time, there has been a lot of confusion on what should be the ideal time to have most of your food or the heaviest meal of the day. There are those that think that you must make sure breakfast is the most substantial meal since that is the time your body needs…
Meals That Heal – What is Golden Milk and How Do You Make It?
I discovered Golden Milk while studying Ayurveda in New Mexico. I was having trouble sleeping (it was so ‘bloomin’ hot in Albuquerque in the summer nights) and my routine was all over the place. I was assured by those that knew- not only did Golden Milk promise a restful night’s sleep, but it’s packed full…