Cinnamon is not only a warming, sweet and exotic culinary spice. It is used extensively in traditional systems of medicine for its therapeutic value. It’s been a part of the Ayurvedic system of medicine for thousands of years. In Hindi, it’s called Dalchini. The particular flavor and fragrance is due …
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Spices are considered medicine within Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. You may associate them with meat rubs for barbecue or the occasional curry but you may not realize what a profoundly positive effect they could have on your health. Spices are the most nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. As …
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 …
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Ayurveda teaches us to live in alignment with nature and its changing seasons. Here are few tips to deliciously enhance your water consumption while supporting your well-being throughout the year: Spring Spring is a cold, heavy season where there is an increased level of kapha dosha. In comparison with winter, …
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