by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
Also known as “golden milk,” this evening tonic is well known in the Yoga and Ayurveda traditions for a long list of benefits, namely as an anti-inflammatory, bone nourisher, and immune booster. This synergistic combination of turmeric, coconut, ginger, and pepper is...
by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
This is a fall favorite of mine. The roasted squash stirs into the body of the kichari for a sweet, creamy, orange festival in a bowl. Make sure you cook this stew to an absolute puree for the best results. Butternut Kichari 1 small butternut squash...
by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
Dates, pecans, almonds, and coconut are all foods known to support ojas, the nutrient cream of the body. This substance is our storehouse of deep energy and immunity, and it is a major player in building energy, long-term health, and stability of mind. Here, dense,...
by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
While I do love creamy carrot ginger soup, I rarely take the time to make it because I’m still hungry after I eat it. An all-carrot base is too light for me. This soup is my answer to the hunger challenge. The quick-cooking split mung beans add creamy texture as well...
by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
The creation of this warm salad at home will transport you to a bistro, much like the one in New York City that inspired this recipe. That one had cheese and garlic on it, which I have replaced with tahini and hemp seeds, for a rajas-relieving version. What a nice way...
by Cara | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind
The last thing you want to do when you feel lethargic is drink alcohol. Alcohol, excepting the occasional few ounces of medicinal wine or spirit, dulls the mind by overwhelming the body with simple sugars. Having other beverages to choose from, especially when...
