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How to Make Ghee
Condiment
How to make ghee

In India, the cow is a respected sacred being. Ghee clarified butter is often described as “mother’s milk” in Ayurveda and is essential for health and well-being. Many Westerners are concerned that the use of butters and oils and even ghee will increase cholesterol or fat in their diet. Used

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Dinner
Sunflower Kale Salad

This is my favorite salad and has amazing nutritious benefits! Dark leafy greens are bitter, one of the 6 ayurvedic 6 tastes and one that we don’t consume enough. Consuming kale or any dark leafy greens in their raw form can aggravate vata as they are cold, dry, and light.

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Winter Chai Tea
Beverage
Winter Chai Tea

This is a warm winter delight! If you have more pitta in your constitution, add peppermint, reduce the cloves and black peppercorns. I purchase all my spices at our local health food store, natural grocers.

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Cooling Cranberry Quinoa
Dinner
Cooling Cranberry Quinoa

Quinoa should be a staple in kitchens today, with its amino acid-rich (protein) seed that makes for a complete protein as it includes all nine essential amino acids. It exudes a yummy nutty flavor when cooked and has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture. Quinoa was once called “the gold

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Eggs in A Nest
Breakfast
Eggs in a Nest

If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, try this delicious recipe for breakfast. Vegetables for breakfast? Yes! This recipe has been modified from one of my favorite books, Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver.

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Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Cereal
Breakfast
Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Cereal

Quinoa is a superfood. Easy to prepare and packed with protein! Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love this version with sweet potato puree and can be made in advance and reheated the following morning.

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Kichadi
Breakfast
Sweet Kichadi

A staple of an Ayurvedic diet, Kichadi, meaning mixture, mixes savory Basmati rice, nutritious Mung dal (beans) and a delicate blend of healing spices for a light and flavorful dish. Kichadi is a delicious, gluten-free meal. This delicacy is for the truly health-conscious and busy person like yourself. Nutritional Information

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Christina Vargas

Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Educator, Herbalist, Certified Yoga & iRest Instructor, Marma Therapist, and Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver, APC

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