A friend recently reached out to learn what she could do for a sore throat. A sore throat is often the first sign that we may be getting worn down or catching a cold. Ayurvedic cold remedies work by supporting the body’s natural defense system.  When you feel the first signs of a sore throat try […]

If you are a coffee drinker, ditch the coffee for this healthy morning alternative.  If you are looking for something warm to tuck you in at night, this too is your drink. In Ayurveda, homemade nut milk combined with dates, spices, and ghee is revered for building ojas.  Ojas is the vital essence that boosts […]

Have you wondered why there is such an emphasis on detoxing the liver in the spring? Your body is incredible at regenerating but sometimes after a long winter of heavy and rich foods, giving your liver a little love and support can be incredibly beneficial. Eastern medicine tells us that each season corresponds with an […]

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 […]

Attuning your diet to the seasons will support your equilibrium and optimal health throughout the year.  Ayurveda suggests that like increases like and opposites balance.  As autumn arrives the qualities of cool, light, rough and mobile are more present.  Introducing the opposite qualities of warm, heavy, smooth and stable can be deeply nourishing and balancing […]

This shredded carrot and beet salad is by far one of my favorite summer salads.  Toss on top of a green salad, on a sandwich, add to a wrap or enjoy as a side dish.  It is also a great choice for potlucks. Ingredients 2 c shredded carrots 2 c shredded beets 1 tbsp+ fresh lemon […]

 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 […]

This immune and respiratory boosting tea is perfect for cold days.   Whether you are soothing a sore throat from last week’s wicked winds, wanting to ward off the congestion that may try to sneak in with the wet days ahead, or need a little warmth, brew a mug of this healing tea. Tulsi, also known as Holy […]

The cool winds of autumn have arrived.  It’s the time of year to bring your warming and comforting soup recipes back into weekly meal planning.  Red lentils are an easy favorite, especially on weeknights, when you may be short on time to get a meal on the table.  They cook quickly and are more easily […]