◊ Discover why fruit is a high vibrational food and three ways to reap its amazing benefits. Nikola Tesla said it best: “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” But is it truly possible to find the...
Read More↓ A decadent-tasting, sense-stimulating, and nutrient-rich recipe that elevates the humble cauliflower. ♥ Double-chocolate oat-free granola may sound decadent, but it’s a nutrient-dense way to start your day. Hemp hearts are a slightly nutty-tasting, plant-based protein that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine. The protein punch...
Read More↓ How does chocolate pudding beat the blues? ♠ Back to school season can give us the blues. While chocolate isn’t the answer to everything, it can be cooling, soothing antidote to summer’s impending end, and a sweet reminder of pleasures yet to come. How does chocolate pudding beat...
Read More♥ So you need a drink? Here are eight healthful ingredients you likely already have in your home or garden that give maximum boost with minimum thinking time—no recipe required. Never have I realized quite so completely that self-care is actually a badass survival skill. Feeling healthy...
Read More↓ Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this versatile salad will wake up your taste buds. The subtle anise flavor of fresh fennel partners perfectly with sweet-tart apple and the radish slices add a spark of peppery heat. Both the fennel and apple will discolor after slicing, so...
Read More↓ Tuning in to your body’s cues when it comes to eating is easier said than done. But with practice and patience, intuitive eating is a great way to figure out what your body really needs. There’s a lot of discussion about intuitive eating right now and...
Read More↓ Which foods are best for your dosha at this time of year? Read on to find out. ↓ Wherever your location and local weather, a change in seasons is a time to proceed with caution. Watch your state of health and your needs carefully because they’ll likely...
Read More↓ Thinking like a designer can help you transform your relationship with food and build healthy eating habits. Millions of people have turned to Japanese organization consultant Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method for creating order in their closets, systematizing their storage space, and otherwise tidying up their lives....
Read More↓ How do we remain healthy while successfully navigating a type-A lifestyle? I was on Park Avenue and 49th Street in Manhattan at around noon yesterday. Armies of well-dressed people crowded the sidewalks while getting lunch from food trucks and take-out establishments. As I admired their clothing,...
Read More↓ Celebrate the return of light with this sunny and bright soup. I had a teacher who used to say, “Eat the sun. Plants do. Why not you?” His idea was to become more like the sun, brilliant and life-giving in every way, by “eating sunlight” through...
Read MoreHonor the value of partnership in the food web with this tasty bread recipe. ↓ How are other forms of life our creative partners? Oats and peanuts work in partnership. Oats are annuals, undergoing the full cycle of life in one season. When legumes, such as peanuts, are...
Read More↓ Dieting mythologies have taught us that cravings are our enemies. We are told to ignore the plaintive cries of our evil bodies as they try to trick us into feeding them! Cravings are actually pretty remarkable. When they arise, it’s because the body knows we are...
Read More↓ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read More↓ Cumin has a robust flavor and an equally robust medicinal profile. Try a simple tea to get more cumin in your diet. ↓ A native of India and the Mediterranean, cumin seed has a medicinal profile every bit as robust as its flavor. In fact, of the...
Read MoreTry this salad to boost your intake of anti-inflammatory foods. This has got to be one of the most flavorful dishes I make. Bursting with incredible colors inspired by Malaysian cuisine, it is a celebration of how the healthiest way of eating can be vibrant and exciting....
Read MoreExplore spirituality in the kitchen and try this recipe for vegan Samosa Pot Pie. In their book The Yoga Plate, Victoria and Tamal Dodge share that yoga "is about creating a spiritual life by transforming our daily activities into actions infused with a higher consciousness." An integral part...
Read More↓ With these healthy soups, your spoon becomes a powerful tool in your anti-aging arsenal. I adore summer, but I confess: as soon as the evening temperatures dip into sweater territory, I reach for my soup recipes. And relishing the approach of fall doesn’t mean you have...
Read More↓ The heirloom kitchen is a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the techniques and wisdom of our ancestors. ↓ I would like to introduce the idea of the heirloom kitchen as a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the...
Read More↓ Getting to know natto, a sticky, stinky, superfood rich in probiotics. It’s sticky and ...
Read MoreNeed a little extra nudge when it comes to eating well? Look no further than your smartphone. We love the following apps, which were designed to help people eat healthier and lighten their ecological footprint: GoodGuide goodguide.com/about/mobileUse GoodGuide to take a photo of a product’s bar code...
Read MoreTry this recipe, perfect for lightening up during Spring. Spring is the season to lighten up. After winter’s chill, it is time to melt the inner freeze. The winter body tends to become stagnant, sluggish and tight. Just as spring’s warmer temperatures melt mountain snow, thaw...
Read MoreFoods like limes keep a cooling balance so we can stay strong, maintain energy, and fully enjoy summer. Have you ever wondered why it is hotter in August than in June when the sun was closer and the days were longest? There is an elegantly simple principle...
Read MoreAn excerpt from Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners: An Ayurvedic Cookbook to Balance and Heal With rice and beans as the primary ingredients, this delicate pancake offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber to help you start your morning strong. The orange honey syrup brightens it with...
Read MoreA clear vegetable soup with the warmth of ginger and the brightness of lemon adds punch to fresh, purifying produce. It is June, yes, but it is not too late to enjoy the healing foods of spring—like this clear vegetable soup with the agni stirring warmth of ginger...
Read MoreKapha, we may not say it often enough, but we need you. This is the third in a 3-part series on the doshas - an Ayurvedic term which refers to the fundamental bio-energies of life, based on the five elements of nature. Space and air combine for Vata dosha, fire...
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