Tips for Vata Diet Foods to balanceVegetablesFruitsLegumesOilsGrainsDairy productsVata mealsAyurveda recommends that the vata dosha should be kept in balance at all times as the functioning of the pit...
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian tradition that uses herbs, spices and minerals to treatmedical conditions. According to practice, the human body consists of three basic substances or do...
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"When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use;
When diet is correct, medicine is of no need."
--Ayurvedic Proverb
According to Ayurveda, good digestion is the basis of good heal...
Spices may be small, but they are mighty! In Ayurveda, spices are more than flavor agents--they're used widely to address a variety of health concerns. From aiding digestion to supporting skin health...
Coriander seeds are used commonly in Indian and Mexican cooking. They can be used whole, but are normally used ground. Coriander is a tridoshic spice highly appreciated in Ayurveda.
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Cardamom--the sweet, pungent spice with an exotic aroma--is used extensively throughout India and the Middle East. Cardamom is a warming spice and contributes to the sweet and pungent tastes. It compl...
Fresh fruit chutneys make a delicious part of a balanced Ayurvedic meal. Not only do they add delicious flavor, but they also supply key nutrients and improve digestion. Fruit is highly praised in mod...
Question: Does coffee or caffeine inhibit the effectiveness of Amrit? What about grapefruit? How much of a time lapse should there be between them? I would also like to know if mixing raw hone...
If you have an organized kitchen and your ingredients handy, cooking an Ayurvedic meal can be simple and fun, taking about 15 minutes to prepare and 20-25 minutes to cook.
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Meals prepared with love are one of the cornerstones of Ayurvedic cooking practices. Local, doshically appropriate, and seasonal are what I consider to make up the other three corners. One of the cook...
Have you ever heard that in order to give your body plenty of energy, nutrients, nourishment and antioxidants, it is advised to eat the rainbow? When you "eat the rainbow", this act ensures that you a...
Indigestion is discomfort in the upper abdomen. When the acid that builds up in the stomach damages the protective surface of the digestive system, it causes burning and bloating in t...
The fourth of July is this upcoming weekend, and it is likely that you may be preparing to host or attend some outdoor BBQs, potlucks and gatherings. If you are searching for that perfect, delicious y...
Ginger is used in ayurvedic treatment in two forms Dry ginger (shunti) and Raw ginger (Ardraka). According to ayurvedic principles benefits and uses of both forms of ginger is different.
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Ayurveda physicians recommend black cardamom or badi ilaichi in obesity for weight loss, PCOS or PCOD, Diabetes, and other home remedies.
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Black Cardamom or Badi Ilaichi in A...
OVERVIEW: - Spices play significant role in food. It is also used in cooking and medicinal purpose. They improve the natural flavor of cuisines. This will help preven...
It's that wonderful time of the year--so enjoy! This festive version of our nourishing, Vata grounding night milk is great for a quiet night at home in front of the fire and to bring to holiday gather...
Food as medicine at its best. This sweet recipe has the qualities that balance Vata dosha--warm, moist, grounding and soothing.
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What is Vata dosha?
Ayurveda, the science of health, ...