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One of the best spices for keeping cool in the hot seasons, or any time Pitta is running high, is the simple, but mighty fennel seed. This easy-to-make tea infusion uses only 5 ingredients (including water), all of which are very accessible and affordable. Despite its simplicity, it is very effective for reducing excessive heat, stimulating digestion, and soothing inflammation. Did I mention it is quite delicious too? With this cooling blend of spices and dates (known as khajoor in Sanskrit), this tea is great for women that are experiencing many common symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats (drink...
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When it comes to healthy weight loss with lasting effects, Ayurveda holds great secrets to accomplishing your goal. By using this ancient wisdom and making the proper changes to your diet and lifestyle habits, you can shed those unwanted pounds and improve your overall health, energy, and vitality while doing so. Unlike many fad diets that tend toward the extreme, adopting healthy Ayurvedic practices is a smooth, steady way to lose weight, feel great, and transform your way of living! When it comes to weight loss, it is no surprise that the first area we should look at is our...
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An Indian pickle is far from the cucumber-based snack that most Americans think of when we hear the word "pickle". Instead, it is a culinary staple that complements most savory meals as a flavorful and concentrated condiment. This particular pickle recipe brings about the harmonious union of ginger, turmeric, lemon, chili pepper, and salt to create an invigorating spicy, sour, salty, bitter, and slightly sweet addition to your meals. The best part of making this recipe (and any recipe) homemade is that you get to decide exactly what goes into it — no scary surprises! As much as I love...
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Badam Pak is a traditional Indian dessert that is as delicious as it is nourishing. “Badam” is the Sanskrit word for almond and “Pak” (in this translation) denotes sweet—and these decadent, easy-to-make, no-bake bars are just that. This irresistible recipe combines the healing properties of almonds with chickpea flour, ghee, aromatic spices, and coconut to make an energizing, life-promoting, nutrient-packed, guilt-free snack or dessert. Almonds hold great medicinal value in Ayurveda and are used to strengthen the body, mind, and nervous system. They are said to boost intellect, enhance memory, and provide both physical and mental rejuvenation. Because of this,...
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In Ayurvedic medicine, it is well known that your diet has the power to bring you to a state of perfect health (Svastha) or alternatively, discomfort and dis-ease. Eating for total balance may begin by finding out your dosha type and eating accordingly, but did you know that eating for the season may be equally as important? Why is seasonal eating important? The environment around you possesses qualities (termed gunas) just as any physical matter. Given that you have no choice but to be immersed in your external environment, these qualities cannot help but have a strong effect on your...
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With the cold and flu season still going strong (and yes, the coronavirus running rampant), I have been taking extra measures to ensure the health of myself and my family. Besides getting more rest, eating healthily, and taking some immune essential herbs, I decided to create a broth specifically for flushing out toxins, increasing the digestive fire, and yes, building immunity! This spicy, sweet, and savory broth can be a great addition to your daily routine throughout the fall and winter months for sustaining your immunity. If sickness has already prevailed over you however, this broth can be an...
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Have you been looking for a healthy snack to have around the home for you and your family? Well here is a recipe that combines the comfort and deliciousness of two of my favorite cold-weather treats, muffins and sweet potatoes. With the help of Ayurveda, this recipe becomes even more healing as we add in some warming digestive spices, ghee, whole grain flour, and a small amount of maple syrup (no sugar needed!). These muffins pair amazingly with a cup of caffeine-free chai and may just become a fall and winter favorite for you too! Although this recipe is best...
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Pitta dosha governs over our digestion, metabolism, body temperature, intellect, and liver functioning, making it essential to keep our Pitta healthy, strong, and in balance. This quick and easy tonic includes a handful of Pitta-soothing ingredients geared to flush out toxins, alkalize the body, reduce heat, alleviate inflammation, improve digestion, relieve hyperacidity, and beautify the complexion. It can be taken throughout the summer to keep the heat at bay, or anytime your Pitta is elevated and in need of some nourishment! Read more about Pitta dosha here. Since Pitta is intimately connect to the liver, blood, eyes, and skin,...
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Masala in Sanskrit indicates a spice. This Pitta Masala is a blend of Ayurvedic spices that are put together to reduce Pitta dosha, while enhancing the flavor and the digestibility of your meal. If you are experiencing symptoms of high Pitta in the GI tract (Tikshna Agni), you will likely have digestive issues such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyper-metabolism, acid reflux, heartburn, inflammation in the GI tract, and/or loose stools. You may even have indirect Pitta digestive symptoms such as excessive anger, irritability, frustration, criticism, and impatience (did someone say "gut-brain axis?). Adding the Pitta Masala to your meals is...
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“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food!” In this easy-to-follow cookbook, you will find delicious recipes that are specific for healing doshic imbalance and common health conditions such as inflammation, digestive issues, emotional imbalances, and low energy. This educational cookbook will share with you the basic principles of Ayurveda, essential concepts of an Ayurvedic diet, and numerous recipes that are specific for healing the body and mind. Each recipe is laid out clearly to show you its main health benefits and doshic effects. The instructions are concise and have been tested out thoroughly in order to set...
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