Vidari Kanda is one of the essential life-promoting, rejuvenative herbs of Ayurveda and is well known for its sweet taste and energizing effect. Being a starchy root, it is similar... read more →
In order to keep balanced, it is recommended that raw, cold foods should be avoided by Vata individuals, anyone with a Vata imbalance (anxiety, insomnia, gas, bloating, etc), and all... read more →
What do you get when you combine three of my favorite foods together? This amazingly delicious (and healthy) avocado pudding recipe. This energizing treat is filled with healthy oils, vitamins,... read more →
Summer has arrived and with the heat already in the high 90s here in Boulder, I thought it to be the perfect time for a no-bake recipe! This Ayurvedic version... read more →
Pitta dosha is the biological energetic force that stems from the fire and water elements. It is hot, sharp, penetrating, and spreading by nature, and therefore any excess of this... read more →
This light and lovely dish is a summertime must! Quinoa is a delicate whole grain (more accurately a seed) that is quick and easy to prepare, yet one of the... read more →
Tikta Ghrita is translated as “bitter ghee” and it is precisely this, ghee infused with the most powerful bitter herbs that Ayurveda has to offer. Due to the extreme bitterness of this... read more →
As you go through life in search of better health and wellbeing, it is easy to become solely focused on the state of your physical body. Although there is no doubt... read more →
With this week’s health topic being all about saffron, I thought it was a great time to share one of my favorite saffron recipes! Laddus are traditional Indian cookies that... read more →
With an expensive cost, but a truly unique and powerful action, Saffron is undoubtably one of Ayurveda’s most prized herbal treasures. Saffron is said to possess a Sattvic (pure) quality... read more →