Cultured Vegetables & Digestion

When it comes to health, digestion is where the process all begins. If there is anything off-balance, it can affect not only how we feel before, during or after we eat, but also throughout the entire day (and beyond). Balance is affected both by the food we eat and by how we feel. Our digestive [...]

By |2015-04-11T11:36:21-07:00September 28th, 2009|Recipes|0 Comments

Indian Summer Tonic

From the perspective of Ayurveda, seasonal junctures can be times of vulnerabilities. Throughout the hot pitta summer, heat has been constantly building. Then in the fall, the fire of summer meets the wind of the vata fall season. This is a time when paying attention to our digestion and our vitality are both [...]

By |2015-04-11T11:37:16-07:00September 28th, 2009|Recipes|0 Comments

The Road to Health is Paved With Good Microflora

Body Ecology author Donna Gates is a believer. “Fermented foods were one of the most important aspects of my own path to understanding health at a deeper level and are absolutely essential for creating a foundation for wellness.” Fermented foods are living cultures that are part of the traditional diets of people around the world, [...]

By |2015-04-11T11:56:31-07:00July 23rd, 2009|Recipes|0 Comments

Baking With Sprouted Grains

I love to bake, and recently, a friend turned me on to a source for sprouted grains. Sprouted grains are flour grains sprouted and then dried at a very low temperature to maintain the enzymes, vitamins and other benefits of the sprouting process. I love sprouts, and know that anything sprouted tends to be easier [...]

By |2012-08-25T00:22:59-07:00June 25th, 2009|Recipes|0 Comments

Green Herb Infusion

Drink this herbal tonic half an hour before exercising, or have a glass with a light lunch. The three herbs in this recipe contain flavonoids, which have been shown to be beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk. Health benefits aside, I find this to be a soothing, almost addictive tonic. Juice of 1/2 lime 4 cups [...]

By |2013-01-09T21:18:48-08:00March 3rd, 2009|Recipes|0 Comments

Healthy Holidays

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             [...]

By |2012-08-10T17:12:31-07:00December 14th, 2008|Recipes|0 Comments

Apple Hazelnut Strudel

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, [...]

By |2012-08-10T17:01:19-07:00December 14th, 2008|Recipes|0 Comments

Savory Soups For Holiday Feasts

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 [...]

By |2015-04-11T12:40:11-07:00October 27th, 2008|Recipes|0 Comments

Raw Food for Real Kids

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 [...]

By |2015-04-11T12:55:29-07:00October 23rd, 2008|Recipes|0 Comments
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