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Simple spiced elderberry syrup
Fall
Simple Spiced Elderberry Syrup

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

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Almond Milk Recipe
Beverage
Homemade Almond Milk

Making homemade almond milk is simple and more satisfying than the store-bought kind. Most store-bought almond milk contains additives such as carrageenan which can cause inflammation and ama or toxins in the body. Almonds are high in protein, about 30 grams for 1 cup of whole almonds. They are sattvic

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Yellow Mung Kitchadi
Fall
Yellow Mung Kitchadi

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

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Golden Spiced Chia Cereal
Breakfast
Overnight Golden Spiced Chia Cereal

Chia or “strength” as it is called in the ancient Mayan culture has amazing benefits in our modern world. As a busy mom, I’m all about simple recipes that don’t take a lot of time but that has a powerful nutritional impact! This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes,

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Spiced Pancakes
Breakfast
Spiced Pancakes (vegan friendly)

As a child, weekend mornings were my favorite, especially when my mom or grandma made pancakes! I’d love to help mix and flip the batter. Not much has changed, except the ingredients we use! We love to get our kiddos in the kitchen as often as possible, they love to

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No Bake Bites
Snack
No Bake B-Bites

As a mom, I am always looking for simple, healthy, and nutritious snacks for after school and these don’t disappoint! How these made their way onto our website is a great simple story of friendship, community and sharing! On occasion, you might find me preparing and cooking for yoga teachers

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Dinner
Sprouted Mung Bean Summer Salad

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

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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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