Chicken Soup with Almonds Tridoshic (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) recipe Serves 4 Gluten-free Ingredients 1 cup – blanched almonds 2 tablespoons of Ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 cup chopped Leek 1 teaspoon grated Ginger 1 teaspoon ground Fennel seed 3/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground Turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground Cardamom 1 medium carrot, sliced 1/2 cup…
Continue Reading...Food Combining – for better digestion According to Ayurveda, every food has its own taste (Rasa), a heating or cooling energy (Virya), and a post-digestive effect (Vipaka). Some also possess prabhav (an unexplained effect). So while it is true that an individual’s agni (digestive fire) largely determines how well or poorly food is digested, food combinations are also of great…
Continue Reading...Foods for Hypertension From the Ayurvedic point of view, high blood pressure (hypertension) falls under three categories, primarily Vata and Pitta, but also Kapha. Vata is responsible for constriction fo the blood vessels. Pitta is responsible for the rushing of the blood with more force. Kapha is related to increased blood viscosity. Among many other causes, the physical and emotional stress,…
Continue Reading...Cucumber Raita (Serves 4 – 6 as side dish – 1 to 2 spoonfuls per person) 2 Cucumbers 3 tablespoons ghee 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 pinch hing 4 curry leaves 1 pinch cayenne or 1/2 small chili, chopped 1 small handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1/2 cup plain fresh yogurt Skin and grate the…
Continue Reading...Colds and Flu Colds and Flu are very common seasonal illnesses during winter and spring seasons with these very familiar symptoms; runny nose, cough, congestion, headache, an achy body, and some times fever. Ayurvedically speaking, colds are Kapha-Vata disorder. The body builds up excess of cool and moist Kapha qualities, resulting in congestion and runny nose, and the same time…
Continue Reading...Raspberries – 3 different ways to use it as medicine Raspberries are sweet, sour and astringent and cooling with a pungent after digestion effect. They stimulate Vata and calm Kapha dosha, and Pitta can eat them occasionally. Note: Do not eat milk, yogurt or cheese with raspberries as it may cause hemorrhoids, ulcers and skin diseases. Try not to eat…
Continue Reading...Coconut – 10 different ways to use it as medicine Coconut is sweet and cooling with a sweet after digestion effect. The flesh of the coconut is hard, heavy and oily, and the center is liquid. Coconut pacifies Vata and Pitta, but may aggravate Kapha in excess. Coconut oil is useful for external application. Note: Coconut water is the juice…
Continue Reading...Seeds for Better Digestion – after a meal 1/2 cup of Fennel Seeds 1/4 cup of toasted Coriander Seeds 1/4 Cup of Sesame Seeds 1 Tablespoon of Cumin Seeds 1 Tablespoon of Ajwan (indian celery seeds) Seeds 2 Pinches of Salt (Preferably Black or Sea salt) 1 Tablespoon of Hot Water Pick over the Fennel seeds for any twigs or…
Continue Reading...Lemons – 4 different ways to use it as medicine Lemons sharp, digestive and laxative and stimulate salivation and digestive juices in the stomach. Lemons calm down Vata, detoxify balance Pitta, but may stimulate aggravated Pitta, and Kapha dosha. Lemons are sour, and heating and have sour after digestion effect. Note: Never take lemons with milk, mango,…
Continue Reading...Grapes – 9 different ways to use it as medicine Grapes are gentle laxative and are rich in iron, hence are good for iron-deficient anemia. Green grapes are sour, sweet, heating, and has sweet after digestion effect. Green grapes stimulate Kapha, and Pitta, and are acceptable for Vata only in moderation. Red, purple, or black grapes are tridoshic. They are…
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