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 …
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Date-sweetened, Dairy-free Grain-free Pumpkin Pie
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 »Chai Recipe Mix For Vata & Kapha
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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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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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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