Cardamom, also known as Ela in Sanskrit and Elaichi in Hindi, holds great significance in Ayurveda. Cardamom is often called the ‘queen of spices’ because of its pleasant aroma and taste. Cardamom is an important culinary spice that has numerous health benefits and uses. Cardamom is also an ingredient in …
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Did you know it is possible for your very own kitchen to be like a mini clinic, equipped with medicinal, healing spices that can correct and prevent ailments ranging from physical pain to indigestion, to itching to headaches? It is certainly possible thanks to the ancient science of Ayurveda, a medical …
Read More »This pumpkin pie recipe is an attempt to adapt traditional foods to more healthful alternatives. For the crust: – 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, ground fine – 1 Tbsp coconut oil – 1 Tbsp almond butter Blend all crust ingredients in a food processor or blender to desired consistency – I …
Read More »INGREDIENTS: – 4 oz cinnamon – 2 oz cardamom – 2 oz fennel – 1 oz ginger – ½ oz clove – ½ oz black pepper Take 1 oz of this blend (¼ cup) to 6 cups water. Boil down to 4 cups. (15-20 minutes on low simmer. The longer …
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INGREDIENTS: – 4 oz fennel – 2 oz cardamom – 1 oz orange peel – ½ oz cinnamon Take 1 oz of this blend (about ¼th cup) to 6 cups water along with 2 tsp fresh grated ginger. Boil down to 4 cups. ( 15-30 minutes on slow simmer. The …
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Chai is often served with milk and sugar. To understand why this is done, you want to consider that chai is a mid-meal offering that will provide protein and fats in the milk, carbohydrates in the sugar, digestive spices to free up the nutrition quickly and stimulants to the nervous …
Read More »Do you have a fast-paced schedule? Maybe you do a lot of focused mental work? In a demanding situation, this delicious, minty tea will give you an extra boost. Worry Free Tea helps balance and calm your mind, emotions, brain and nerves. Spice Wise The exotic colours and heady aromas of spices …
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(As published in the “Popular Lately” section of Elephant Journal) I recently met an accomplished, Indian-born, western-trained Gastroenterologist at a graduation party I attended for my sister. After sharing a little about how amazing it has been for me, as an American-born Indian, to not only discover, but have the …
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