We love the sweet taste, and according to Ayurveda, deprivation only leads to more craving. In order to find sweets that satisfy body, mind and soul, LA YOGA gathered a group of recipes from healthcare practitioners and noted chefs to offer treats without tricks. Enjoy. -- FM [...]
Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 cups Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup maple sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and ground 10 sheets filo dough (9”x14”) 1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions Mix apple slices in bowl with maple sugar, lemon zest, [...]
When we think of Thanksgiving, we may wish to create menus with traditional dishes, yet some of these may not be the first choice for diners seeking a vegetarian, vegan or cruelty-free diet. No matter what we decide to cook and serve as a main dish, from an Ayurvedic perspective, the fall season and holiday [...]
Pack for Burning Man to Eat a Peach on Day Five on the Playa Whether you’re packing for a week in the counterculture fest of Burning Man (where for one week, Nevada’s third largest and most ephemeral city is created in the Black Rock Desert) or a family-based backcountry adventure, planning ahead and [...]
Let’s face it – anything related to the health of our kids is controversial, and oftentimes contentious, making writing about a non-mainstream approach to children’s nutrition daunting. Yet we suggest the vast majority of parents in this country are feeding their children a less than optimum diet, which is the root of many ongoing health [...]
According to Ayurveda, seasonal changes are times of both vulnerability and opportunity, when we can release the past season’s accumulated buildup. Cleansing can jump-start our health: body, mind and spirit. I’ve wanted to do a cleanse for years, and considered joining some friends for the mutual camaraderie of a group master cleanse (lemon juice, cayenne [...]