Ayurvedic Beeno!

Feeling bloated from holiday parties? Greasy, fried and raw foods are known to increase Gas in the body, aggravate Vata dosha and result in significant gastric upset. Well, Ayurveda has a 5,000 year old solution to this problem – the Herb “Hing.“ Also known by its latin name of “Ferula assafoetida” or “Asafoetida,” this herb works…

Culinary Spices & The Doshas!

Ayurveda views food as medicine. Spices are particularly beneficial for our health but need to be adjusted according to our doshic constitution. This brief video outlines a host of everyday culinary spices with great suggestions on how Ayurveda would use them for each dosha.  *Please note that Yellow Mustard Seeds are Less Pungent than Brown/Black…

Chai This!

Holiday Season is here and what better way to warm up with your loved ones than with a delicious, cup of organic Chai! Chai tea is the modern beverage of choice for holidays with its rich cinnamon and warming clove scent. But, did you know that Chai was initially an Ayurvedic digestive aid that dates…

Twinkies for Breakfast?

Hey Folks – Here’s your Sweet Wake up Call! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has recently put out another excellent food and health review. This time it’s about the amount of sugar in our cereals. Now, in Ayurveda, most cereals are drying and processed and will aggravate the Vata dosha. Some cereals, however are closer…

Peter Pumpkin Eater!

Pumpkin Season is upon us and I LOVE PUMPKINS!!! Not just for Halloween anymore, the Pumpkin is a delicious gourd-like squash that can is part of the  Cucurbitaceae family. “Most parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers.” (Wikipedia) Pumpkins have a mildly sweet flavor and can be…

Amazing Greens!

If you’re like me, you might think that collard greens are a cooked way down, deep Southern homestyle dish. Well, after reading Alicia Silvestone’s book “The Kind Diet,” I’ve found a whole new appreciation for these green leafy babies! Collard greens are one of the best sources of  Vitamins K, A, C and are high…