This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite books, Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. His concept is all about living a nutritarian lifestyle based on consuming nutrient-dense, natural plant foods, eating few, if any animal products, and eating no foods that are completely empty of nutrients or
Ginger is one of the main ingredients in an Ayurvedic diet. It is used in most recipes and is known for its incredible abilities to help stimulate our digestion. It is a Sattvic spice and is known in Ayurveda as “universal medicine”. Dry ginger is hotter than fresh. It is
Elderberry Syrup is an age-old remedy that is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and useful for both preventing and fighting viruses like the flu and common cold. For adults, take 1 Tbls daily for prevention throughout the cold + flu season, or up to 3-4 Tbls if experiencing illness or
Ojas is our “inner sap”, our vitality, consciousness, and immunity. It is the basis for physical and mental endurance, the internalized essence of digested food and thought. Ojas is responsible for protecting the body from physical harm and provides emotional stability. It grounds us and supports our mental, physical and
Golden Milk is all the rage and you can find almost every juice bar selling shots of turmeric, the “yellow” spice that gives golden milk its name. Indian haldi doodh, or turmeric milk has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Turmeric or Curcuma has many benefits and can
A staple of an Ayurvedic diet, Kitchadi, meaning mixture, combines savory basmati rice, nutritious mung beans, healing spices, and seasonal vegetables for a light and flavorful dish. Mung beans are a staple legume in an ayurvedic diet and the essential ingredient in kitchadi. Mung beans contain about 14 grams of
Quinoa was once called “the gold of the Incas,” who saw its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. It 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. This is
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