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Jun9
Cardamom Plum Delight
Filed under: Ayurveda, Natural Health, Raw/Living Foods, Recipes; Tagged as: Add new tag, Ayurveda, banana, cardamom, dosha, kapha, pitta, plums, smoothie, VataNo CommentsLet me help you on your Ayurvedic eating adventure……it’s much simpler than it seems. Here is a well balanced tridoshic recipe……make it as a smoothie, a fruit bowl, or a chilled soup. You can change the spices to make it “dosha-friendly”, Pitta types can add ice in the blender, Vata and Kapha types will probably enjoy at room temp, unless the heat is on where you live. Want to get your kids to eat it? Pop it in the dehydrator and Voila! Fruit Leather.
Cardamom Plum Delight
Makes about 2 cupsIngredients:4 plums
1 banana
sprinkle cardamom
sprinkle allspice
dash sea-salt, (opt)
sprinkle almonds, or nut of choicePreparation:Puree plums and banana in food processor until liquefied (if you want it thicker, add another half or whole banana). Sprinkle a very light bit of cardamom over the top, then a bit of allspice, then salt, if desired. Pulse briefly to combine. Taste and adjust, if necessary.
The almonds complement the plum perfectly, adding good fats and a little protein! Cardamom aides digestion relieving acidity and gas, and bloating.
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Sep20
Change of Seasons
Filed under: Ayurveda, Balance, Body/Mind Doshas, Natural Health, Raw/Living Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian; Tagged as: Ayurveda, diet tips, karma, seasons of change, smoothie, spiritual livesNo Comments
Well it’s been a busy few days!Wednesday I launch the start of a new 4 week seasonal cleansing program for clients here in Western New York.“Seasons of Change” is an Ayurveda Lifestyle and Seasonal Cleanse program. We are all getting so excited. For some people they make resolutions and changes on New Years Day but we’re following a different approach.In Ayurveda it’s recommended to cleanse, Pancha Karma as it’s called, at the change of each season. So we’re getting geared up to simplify our eating for a few weeks and also do some exploration into our mental, emotional, and spiritual lives.I love coaching and facilitating these courses. Soon I’ll offer them online as a telecourse, but for now I’ll offer you some of our diet tips and other insights…..and a look into what I’m eating during the 4 weeks.This morning I had……..An indian flatbread with Almond Butter and Chyanvaprash Jam.2 great big glasses of ” Energy Soup”It’s a recipe I’ve altered from my raw, living foods recipes. I loved eating all raw this summer, the health benefits were amazing. It’s supposed to be a soup but I just couldn’t eat from a bowl, it’s cold. So I drink it like a smoothie.As it cools off in WNY now, I had to make this recipe Ayurveda friendly for us ” vata-types”.So I made it with Rejuvelac, (a “live” beverage made from sprouted wheatberries) fresh peaches, mung beans sprouts, fresh figs, dulse flakes, spirulina, agave nectar, and avocado. Sounds weird, tastes Yummy!If it all sounds foreign, worry not. More explanations in the next few days.Yesterday I was having chocolate attacks and I admit, I could not resist sharing an amazing chocolate ” fairy” cupcake with my friend Sarah. They are beautiful and delicious. thank goodness vata types regain balance with sweet foods.Although this concentrated and refined type is not really the best choice on a regular basis. Tomorrow it’s back to my Cashew Fig Cookies for a healthier treat.Have a great day,talk to you soon,Martha
