I am spending this week eating simple home-cooked meals after the over-indulgence and richer foods of the holidays. I came across this recipe from the NYT and made it today for lunch. It’s a delicious way to eat right for the season, and at the same time give yourself a simple warming, easy to digest…
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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…
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 – 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…
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 all who needs to be cranking up the heat in…
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 eat lighter. Ayurveda cooking uses spices intelligently to balance the doshas. It’s…
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 should take a look at this warming soup that…
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, can undoubtedly have an impact on your body. Vata…
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!