Classic Holiday Spices You Didn’t Know Aid Digestion
Local, doshically appropriate, and seasonal are what I consider to make up the other three corners. One of the cookbooks I grew up around was “Joy of Cooking” What an amazing title, holding such great reverence for the ancient science of Ayurveda without even trying.
The Winds of Vata Season (Fall Kichadi Recipe and Daily Practices)
Leaves fall gently to the ground, wistful on their journey. The Vata dosha is composed of the elements Air and Ether, which in excess can create dryness in the body especially during the winter months when the Vata dosha is in the stage of aggravation.
Making Herbal Medicine: Soothing Honey Throat Balls
With cold and flu season upon us, soothe your sore throat with these wonderful Honey Throat Balls that you hand make yourself!
Pitta Balancing Ayurvedic Spice Blend
As we enter the summer, we find ourselves in the season of pitta; the time when the heat of the natural world can cause our own internal fires to flare and cause problems. This spice mixture to the rescue!
Ayurvedic Recipe: Homemade Chai
Chai is not only delicious, but because it is warming, it stokes your digestive fire! This makes it great for those of vata and kapha constitution or imbalance.
Ayurveda and Seasonal Recipes: How to Cook a Pumpkin
Did you know that pumpkin is balancing to vata dosha? And the pumpkin seeds are good for all three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha)!
Ayurveda and Seasonal Recipes: How About a Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole for Thanksgiving dinner?
Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole is great as a main dish for vegetarians, and as a delicious side dish for non-vegetarians. The sweet potatoes and pecans are perfect for keeping your vata in balance.