Last week I shared with you a simple recipe for making your own homemade kefir which I have been doing for many years. Plain kefir can get rather boring however,…
In Ayurveda, fresh homemade yogurt is said to possess immensely different qualities than its store bought counterpart; the homemade version being healthy, medicinal, cooling, and sweet while the store bought…
With the cold winter evenings upon us, I have been thoroughly enjoying my golden milk before bed each night. Although it is traditionally made using dairy milk, it can be…
It is no surprise that ginger is one of the most commonly used Ayurvedic spices considering its long list of health benefits, unique flavor, and vast array of uses. Although…
If you have not heard of chana dal before, it is the chick pea (garbanzo bean), split in half with the skin removed. This recipe blends chana dal along with…
Although I love garbanzo beans in many forms, hummus is one of my favorites during the spring and summer months. With so many recipes out there from savory to sweet,…
A question I get asked a lot in my Ayurvedic practice is “what does Ayurveda say about eating smoothies?”. After announcing the “bad” news that an Ayurvedic diet highly recommends the…
With digestion being the ultimate factor of health and disease, we must do all we can to keep our digestive fire strong and robust. One simple way to aid in…
Everyone needs a bit of indulgence in their diet once and a while. The trick is to find healthy choices to indulge on when this time comes. That is exactly…
The holiday season is the time of year for friends, family, giving, and gratitude. However, it can also come with an increase in stress, exhaustion, eating, and of course drinking. …