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 the holidays. I came across this turmeric rice recipe from the NYT and made it today for lunch. It’s a delicious way to eat right for the season, and at…
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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 something a little warmer, like Pumpkin Soup. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the sweetness of the pumpkin with the sattvic qualities of the saffron will cool, calm and…
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. 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 Hemp Coconut Truffles is a…
6 Summer Cooling Foods to Add to Your Diet
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…
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 — 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…
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 down a stretch of days toward Memorial Day weekend, and we’re itching to do nothing more except lay in a hammock with a cooling lemonade or our favorite beverage. After…
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 be light, easy to digest, and cooked foods are considered easier to digest than raw. Eastern View: Heavier food is okay in winter, but during the summer it’s recommended to…
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 fallen, thrilled that it’s finally time for my boots and sweaters! You may feel similarly. Or you may just feel cold and not want to feel cold. Either way, you…
Travel Well With A Few Ayurveda Tips This Thanksgiving!
Travel Well With A Few Ayurveda Tips This Thanksgiving! These dark, cold November evenings are made a little easier as the promise of turkey and pumpkin pie is right around the corner. The holidays are a time for celebration, but the excess of your Thanksgiving feast, and all the travel this time of year entails,…
Yeah for Fall Chai!
Chai Tea Health Benefits
Did you know that you would have to drink three cups of chai tea to achieve the same amount of caffeine you get in a single cup of coffee? That means switching to chai will cut your caffeine intake dramatically, even if you have an extra cup. Chai is an easy and enjoyable way to get off the stimulant/fatigue treadmill and enjoy something that is actually good for you!