As summer wanes and we inch towards autumn, from an Ayurvedic perspective we move from Pitta season (hot, humid) to Vata season (cold, dry). Are you feeling the shift in the temperature, light, or the smell of the air? Maybe you’ve felt an uptick in anxiety, disrupted sleep, evening hot flashes, or even insomnia as […]

After the annual spring Cleanse & Restore I received many questions about whether participants should maintain a plant-based diet or eat meat. This is a deeply personal decision. Luckily Ayurveda does not advocate that everyone be vegan nor that everyone eat meat. It truly depends. Given everyone has a unique mind-body constitution, what is best […]

Chutneys grace most Indian dining tables, each region having their own signature. A chutney is similar to a relish or jam. They can be sweet, sour, or savory made with fruit, vegetables, or herbs. What chutneys have in common are fresh ingredients ground together. At one time, a mortar & pestle would have been used […]

CHAI tea is a staple across India and also in my kitchen.  I love its intoxicating aroma that fills the house while on the stove.  It is a perfect everyday drink for the colder months.  There are countless ways to make chai.  I have several varieties posted to my blog. This recipe, I adapted from […]

If heaven was in a bowl, this is it!  Kheer is a comforting sweet treat for the cold season. As the cool, crisp and dry qualities of autumn increase, it may leave you feeling more anxious or ungrounded.  Skin, hair, nails and even the bowels may become more dry.  Ayurveda believes like increases like and […]

 Breakfast is an important meal of the day.  It gives you the fuel to begin your day from a grounded and nourished place.  A hearty warm breakfast is the perfect antidote to winter’s cold mornings.  This particular porridge is heaven in a bowl.  I love farina’s smooth texture, though you could swap out farina for […]

In Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, Ojas is referred to as the ‘vital nectar of life.’ It is the subtle energy or essence that provides strong immunity, nourishment to the tissues and stability to the mind.  It is said to give a sparkle to the eyes and a glow to the skin.  A fast-paced, […]

My sweet tooth is my down fall in the realm of healthy eating.  Time and time again, I vow to eliminate processed sugar from my diet.  This quest has opened doors to creative and healthy alternatives to satisfy my love of the sweet taste. One of my favorite quick sweet treats are coconut date boats.  I […]

Strawberry rhubarb crisp is an early summer favorite.  I love this sweet, tart treat warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla coconut ice cream. This particular variation I have swapped out processed sugar for maple syrup and butter for ghee.  I was pleasantly surprised that it created the perfect sweetness and worked […]

Whether it is a long day of travel, a big teaching day or refueling after a winter hike, snacks are an essential part of my everyday. If I fail to have snacks on hand, my blood sugar plummets and it is hard to maintain a clear presence.  To stay nourished and at the top of my […]