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Creamy Pumpkin Marinara – Meals That Heal
Creamy Pumpkin Marinara – Meals That Heal If you’re in the mood for a cozy fall sauce, you’ve got to try this creamy pumpkin marinara.
Ayurvedic Thanksgiving Meals – Appetizers, Desserts & More
Ayurvedic Thanksgiving Meals – Appetizers, Desserts & More Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family, express gratitude, and indulge in a delicious feast.
Papaya Salad Unveiled: Thai Som Tam, Nutritional Benefits, and Health Perks
Papaya Salad Unveiled: Thai Som Tam, Nutritional Benefits, and Health Perks One thing on everyone’s mind when it comes to healthy eating is papaya salad
Meals That Heal: Fennel Bulb Pesto
Meals That Heal: Fennel Bulb Pesto Fennel bulb pesto is not just a flavorful addition to your meals but also a powerhouse of health benefits.
Chocolate & Ashwagandha Protein Bites
Chocolate & Ashwagandha Protein Bites Indulge in a Healthy Delight: Ashwagandha Chocolate Protein Bites At The Holistic Highway, we always look for delicious and nutritious
Meals That Heal – Sweet Sooji Cereal
Meals That Heal – Sweet Sooji Cereal Sweet sooji cereal is much better for you than any breakfast cereal and is a delicious and delightful
Meals That Heal – Garlic Milk: A Powerful Elixir for Wellness
Meals That Heal – Garlic Milk: A Powerful Elixir for Wellness In the realm of holistic nutrition, certain food combinations possess extraordinary healing properties, and
Meals That Heal: Indulge in Nutmeg Bread
Meals That Heal: Indulge in Nutmeg Bread In the realm of healing foods, nutmeg often takes a backseat to its more renowned counterparts. However, this
Meals That Heal: Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Heart Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies In the world of healthy and mindful eating, finding a sweet treat that’s not just delicious but also
Meals That Heal: Quinoa Asparagus Pilaf
Meals That Heal: Quinoa Asparagus Pilaf National Quinoa Day is celebrated on January 16 every year. This day is set aside to honor all things
Gluten Free Meals That Heal – Vegan Coconut – Ginger Caramels
Gluten Free Meals That Heal – Vegan Coconut – Ginger Caramels These delicious chili-spiked caramels are perfect for anyone on your gift list, especially those
Gluten Free Meals That Heal: Ghraybeh: A Shortbread Cookie
Gluten Free Meals That Heal: Ghraybeh: A Shortbread Cookie Ghraybeh is a crumbly shortbread cookie made in different parts of the Middle East to enjoy
Gluten Free Meals That Heal – Almond Cake with Cardamom and Pistachio
Gluten Free Meals That Heal – Almond Cake with Cardamom and Pistachio In this blog, we’re thrilled to present a gluten-free and dairy-free version of
Meals That Heal – Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Poppy Seeds
Meals That Heal – Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Poppy Seeds Meals That Heal: Exploring the Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits of Poppy Seeds Crafting Meals
Meals That Heal – Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
Meals That Heal – Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce A traditional, yet incredibly simple cranberry sauce becomes a part of ‘Meals That Heal’ with a healthy pomegranate
Meals That Heal – Turkey Bone Broth
Meals That Heal – Turkey Bone Broth If you relish turkey during Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of your ‘Meals That Heal’ tradition, don’t discard
Meals That Heal – Cardamon Ginger Chai
Meals That Heal – Cardamon Ginger Chai Chai: The Aromatic Elixir of Wellness and Comfort Spiced and scented, chai is one of those soul-warming wellness
Folate – Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s – Top 7 Food Sources
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
If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits)
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
What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ
What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ Finally, we are opening up, and it’s a delightful time for those mindful of their dosha
Meals That Heal – Hummus: Middle Eastern Style
Meals That Heal – Hummus: Middle Eastern Style Hummus: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood with Ayurvedic and Western Health Perspectives Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology Lunch Count Day – For the longest time, there has been a lot
Meals That Heal – What is Golden Milk and How Do You Make It?
Meals That Heal – What is Golden Milk and How Do You Make It? I discovered Golden Milk while studying Ayurveda in New Mexico. I
Herbs That Heal: Elderberry Syrup – Immune Boosting Cold and Flu Remedy
Herbs That Heal: Elderberry Syrup – Immune Boosting Cold and Flu Remedy This week, I made a big batch of elderberry syrup. With flu season
Meals That Heal: Roasted Bell Pepper & Tomato Soup
Meals That Heal: Roasted Bell Pepper & Tomato Soup Want to know what to eat for thyroid health? Without the right nutrition, all other approaches
Fall Squash: The Many Benefits
Fall Squash: The Many Benefits Tis the season of squash, and yes, yes you should be incorporating them into your diet! But maybe not so
Meals That Heal – Farro Risotto with Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
Meals That Heal – Farro Risotto with Sweet Corn and Tomatoes I love this time of year with its abundance of roadside stands just brimming
Meals That Heal – Mango and Sticky Rice Popsicles
Meals That Heal – Mango and Sticky Rice Popsicles These mango and sticky rice popsicles are reminiscent of a beloved Thai dessert that I fell
What’s The Right Dosha Tea – To Balance My health?
What’s The Right Dosha Tea – To Balance My health? Before I dive into tea, let’s journey back roughly 5,000 years. Ayu means ‘life’ and
Meals That Heal – Raita | Cucumber Relish
Meals That Heal – Raita | Cucumber Relish Raita is a cooling addition to any meal in the summertime – especially if the dish is
Meals That Heal – Summer Chickpea Salad
Meals That Heal – Summer Chickpea Salad I normally prefer lighter meals in the summer evening. I like protein-rich chick-peas as they are not only
Meals That Heal – Chamangos
Meals That Heal – Chamangos You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried A Chamango The best things in life are sweet (and spicy). When the summer
5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Garlic Milk
5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Garlic Milk It might seem a little strange to pair garlic and milk, but this popular Ayurveda tonic “Garlic
Meals That Heal – Immune Boosting Ginger Turmeric Tea
Meals That Heal – Immune Boosting Ginger Turmeric Tea During fall, you may be looking for natural ways to support your immune system right now.
Meals That Heal – One-Pot Turmeric Rice with Greens.
Meals That Heal – One-Pot Turmeric Rice with Greens. I am spending this week eating simple home-cooked meals after the over-indulgence and richer foods of
Meals That Heal – Morning Tonics For Your Dosha
Meals That Heal – Morning Tonics For Your Dosha When you wake up you are usually dehydrated, so you want to hydrate and kindle your
Meals That Heal: Apple Butter: Crock-Pot Style
Meals That Heal: Apple Butter: Crock-Pot Style Fall is fast approaching and nothing says Fall more than apples. Whether you pick your own or buy
Meals That Heal – Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese
Meals That Heal – Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese In honor of National Acorn Squash Day ( who knew!) here is
The Best Breakfasts for Your Dosha That Will Keep You Energized All Morning
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
Meals That Heal: Summertime Popsicles-Ayurveda Style!
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
Meals That Heal – Blueberry Lavender Smoothie
Meals That Heal – Blueberry Lavender Smoothie Yeah for summer! This delicious Blueberry Lavender Smoothie is like a big bowl of goodness, you can
Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise
Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise To me, one of the greatest delights of summer cooking is the grill – we’re
Meals That Heal – Celebrate Fiesta Time With Coconut Lime Black Beans
Coconut Lime Black Beans: A Delicious and Nutritious Delight These Coconut Lime Black Beans are boiled in a mixture of cold water and coconut water,
Meals That Heal – Crispy Kale Chips
Meals That Heal – Crispy Kale Chips Crispy Kale Chips are crunchy and salty and the tastiest possible way to eat more greens! Kale Chips
Meals That Heal: French Toast Casserole – For Mum!
The best way to show love to your Mum this Mother’s Day? A delicious homemade breakfast she is sure to love. This breakfast is so
Meals That Heal – Pumpkin Soup with Saffron
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
Meals That Heal – Hemp Coconut Truffles
Meals That Heal – Hemp Coconut Truffles As the cooler weather approaches and the leaves start falling – you may find yourself craving some chocolate.
Meals That Heal – Coconut Water or Coconut Milk
Meals That Heal – Coconut Water or Coconut Milk I have been asked many times – how to make coconut water or milk. The easiest
Meals That Heal – Kiwi and Coconut Parfait Cups
Meals That Heal – Kiwi and Coconut Parfait Cups Want to kickstart your day with healthy summer breakfasts? Try updating your classical morning oats with
Meals That Heal – Mint Lassi
Meals That Heal – Mint Lassi The Amazing Benefits of Mint Lassi for Your Health A mint lassi is a combination of yogurt and mint
Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise
Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise To me one of the greatest delights of summer cooking is the grill –we’re gazing
Meals That Heal – Rugelach with Almonds And Peaches
Meals That Heal – Rugelach with Almonds And Peaches Yeah – it’s going to be peach season soon. Try one of my favorite summertime desserts
Meals That Heal – Gingered Brussels Sprout and Shiitake Pot Stickers
Meals That Heal – Gingered Brussels Sprout and Shiitake Pot Stickers These look fussy to make with their folded tops, but I assure you
Meals That Heal – Cookies For Breakfast
Meals That Heal – Cookies For Breakfast Most mornings I wake up early enough to sit down and enjoy my breakfast at home while
Meals That Heal – Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère
Meals That Heal – Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère You can make this kind of salad with almost any vegetable that won’t
Meals That Heal – Sago Payasam
Meals That Heal – Sago Payasam Payasam which originated from South India, is a fluid nectar like dessert that is served on special occasions.
Meals That Heal – Saffron Date Elixir
Meals That Heal – Saffron Date Elixir This is a popular rasayana (rejuvenating dish), aphrodisiac, and delicious restorative elixir. Take one of these dates a
Meals That Heal – Spring Detox Soup
Meals That Heal – Spring Detox Soup After a long winter, when our bodies are deprived of fresh nutrients, vitamin D from direct sunlight and
Meals That Heal – Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Meals That Heal – Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus Asparagus racemosus, has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to support the reproductive system, particularly for females,
Meals That Heal – Rejuvelac: A Fermented Tea
Meals That Heal – Rejuvelac: A Fermented Tea I’m not one to take pills and supplements, I’d rather get the nutrients from my food. Recently
Meals That Heal – Breakfast Stir-Fry
Meals That Heal – Breakfast Stir-Fry Did you ever wake up in the morning and not want eggs? However, you still want something that is
Meals That Heal – A DIY Ginger Tea To Combat The Winter Blues!
Meals That Heal – A DIY Ginger Tea To Combat The Winter Blues! “Everything good is found in ginger,” states an old Indian proverb. The
Meals That Heal – Quick Breakfast Muffin In A Mug
Meals That Heal – Quick Breakfast Muffin In A Mug Don’t skip breakfast! Many people are too busy in the morning to eat breakfast or
Meals That Heal – Warming Ginger, Garlic Soup
Cold? Cough? Stomach a bit upset? Make a ginger garlic soup that you can sip as a soup, or have with rice to detoxify your
Meals That Heal – Tamari Pumpkin Seeds
Meals That Heal – Tamari Pumpkin Seeds Rich in iron, zinc, and fiber, toasted pumpkin seeds make a quick, savory snack. Together with their naturally
Meals That Heal – Warm Cashew Cardamom Milk With Saffron
Meals That Heal – Warm Cashew Cardamom Milk With Saffron Vata types will find this a rejuvenating drink, especially with the sweetness of milk, ghee
Meals That Heal – Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas
Meals That Heal – Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas This popular snack from India is flavorful, filling and good for you! This snack restores sexual energy –
Meals That Heal – Winter Farro Salad
Meals That Heal – Winter Farro Salad To make a great farro salad; we first cook it with lots of warming flavors so it’s especially
Meals That Heal – Poached Pears With Sweet Orange And Date Glaze
Meals That Heal – Poached Pears With Sweet Orange And Date Glaze Ayurvedic cooking is about guiding principles rather than rules. For example, food should
Meals That Heal – Creamy Parsnip And Apple Soup
Meals That Heal – Creamy Parsnip And Apple Soup I’m into this cool weather we’re experiencing here in the East, excited about how autumn has
Meals That Heal – Fall Chai
Meals That Heal – Fall Chai Have you noticed how the cooler evenings have you wanting to snuggle on the couch. Why not add this
Meals That Heal – Watermelon Chaat
Meals That Heal – Watermelon Chaat Eastern View: Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. It invites children and adults alike to step out of the
Meals That Heal – Grilled Hot Cabbage Slaw
Meals That Heal – Grilled Hot Cabbage Slaw One of my clients told me how she put a couple of whole cabbages over a hot
Meals That Heal – Chocolate Avocado Fudge
Meals That Heal – Chocolate Avocado Fudge Turn the star guacamole ingredient into a creamy fudge enjoying a dessert that is not only good to
Meals That Heal – Earl Grey Ice Cream
Meals That Heal – Earl Grey Ice Cream At about 4 pm in the afternoon – I love my Earl-Grey tea. Must be my English
Ayurvedic Diet: Meals that Heal – Mint Melon Cooler
Ayurvedic Diet: Meals that Heal – Mint Melon Cooler Melon – a delicious, hydrating and cooling fruit for the summer. Melon is not a food
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – Salmon Cakes with Cilantro Serrano Sauce
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – Salmon Cakes with Cilantro Serrano Sauce A healthy alternative to The Burger – the health benefits of salmon and the
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – Mango Mandarin Sorbet with Mandarin Sauce
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – Mango Mandarin Sorbet with Mandarin Sauce Who says you cannot have ice-cream? Food is to be enjoyed and there is
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – English Strawberry & Hibiscus Cake
Ayurveda Meals that Heal – English Strawberry & Hibiscus Cake As I travel through England and Ireland, I am reminded of my old custom of
Meals That Heal – Ayurveda Recipes: Summer Fresh Fruit Crepes
Meals That Heal – Ayurveda Recipes: Summer Fresh Fruit Crepes Fresh fruit crepes are easy to prepare and all that color is a delight too.