Roses are tri-doshic, meaning they are great for vatas, pittas, and kaphas. They are bitter, pungent, astringent, and sweet. They have cooling energy and support our plasma, blood, marrow, nerve, and reproductive tissue. They don’t stop there! They make a great decongestant, carminative, anti-inflammatory, laxative and they are antioxidants, rich
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
Have you ever had baked basmati rice? Oh, it’s so yummy, nourishing, simple to make, and foolproof – especially if you want to make a large serving. Basmati rice is lighter than other grains, not sticky, making it great for the Kapha dosha. It’s the lowest on the glycemic index
Mung beans are one of the most cherished foods in Ayurveda. They are tridoshic, wholesome for everyone, vata, pitta and kapha. They can be eaten to balance all three doshas (energetic forces), especially when cooked with spices appropriate for each dosha. They are very nourishing while being easy to digest
Summer is a time for cooling, sweet fruits, and fresh flowers all of which pacify the excess heat and the pitta dosha. Cucumber is good summer food and is thirst-relieving. Cucumber is sweet, astringent, cool, and decreases the Pitta dosha. It is a diuretic and good for urinary tract infections.
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