Sep
05
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 body-types during the cooler seasons of fall and winter. Since smoothies are generally of the raw and cold nature, this...
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Aug
15
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, minerals, antioxidants, and electrolytes and is perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert... And believe me it will definitely satisfy...
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Jul
12
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 of the energy ball is a simple, nourishing, and irresistible recipe filled with Ojas-increasing ingredients (coconut, almonds, ghee, etc), digestive...
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Jun
30
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 dosha will bring on similar qualities to the individual, eventually causing imbalance, disorder, and disease. According to Ayurveda, diet can...
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Jun
28
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 highest in nutritional value. This ancient grain is one of the only complete protein plant sources and also is rich...
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Jun
24
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 medicine, Tikta Ghrita is mainly used for treating Pitta disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rash, excessive heat in the blood,...
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Jun
09
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 that your physical wellness is essential for a high quality of life, you must also remember that the state of...
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Jun
06
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 are small, yet very sweet and satiating. Besides their deliciously creamy taste, these sweet treats are exceptionally easy to make...
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Jun
02
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 due to its ability to balance all three doshas and increase peace, love, happiness, devotion and compassion in an individual. ...
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May
23
Just because summer is approaching doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to your kitchari (whew!). In fact kitchari is such a balanced, nourishing meal that it is often recommended to be eaten as a dietary staple all year round! Luckily kitchari is so versatile we can easily make...
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