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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May
19
Although we are considered a sex-driven society, it seems almost an oxymoron to think that one of the most common issues I see on a regular basis is sexual dysfunction. Whether it manifests as a low sex-drive, vaginal dryness, impotence, premature ejaculation or just a general disinterest, these are all...
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May
16
Summer is around the corner and Pitta dosha is sneaking its way in. If we are cautious and begin to apply cooling, Pitta-reducing diet and lifestyle practices early on, we can avoid the build up of heat in the system and the inevitable Pitta imbalances that will soon follow. This...
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May
12
Triphala is a well-known herbal formula commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a traditional blend consisting of the three Indian fruits, Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. It is tri-doshic by nature (meaning it is beneficial for all body types) and possesses a plethora of healing properties ranging from cleansing and...
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May
09
I am always looking for new ways to incorporate kefir into my daily diet and although these food experiments can sometimes be hit or miss, this particular kefir drink recipe is definitely one of my favorites! This mesquite-infused power drink is a delicious way to incorporate a variety of healing...
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May
05
Honey is considered amrita or healing nectar in the eyes of Ayurveda. With its long list of health benefits and unparalleled healing potential, honey has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. However just as with any substance, it has the power to heal as well...
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May
03
Black eyed peas are an amazing protein-packed addition to any healthy diet as they possess a wide range of plant-based nutrients and consequently a wealth of health benefits. Unfortunately there is not a lot of knowledge out there on how to cook black eyed peas, and sometimes they can be...
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Apr
28
The bitter taste is said to be cleansing, reducing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitical, and essential for our liver and digestive health. Since we tend to not get enough of the bitter taste in our daily diet, we can easily make up for it by adding some bitter herbs to our...
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