Seasonal & year-round meal ideas & templates for health & joy When I think of roots, I often think of root vegetables, which naturally makes me think of Fall, which…
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And Seasonal Transition Insights from Ayurveda ‘Tis the season for all the seasons to exist within one season. One moment it feels like summer, the next day (or hour?!) we’re…
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What Nourishes You? Even after 13+ years of working in the wellness world, I still get bamboozled by product-overload and the constant push to buy the many must-have things. If I’m told that [insert product] will banish bloat,…
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It is always a pleasure to learn from my friend and mentor, chef Divya Alter of Divya’s Kitchen NYC – one of my all-time favorite restaurants featuring the most delicious and…
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The ancient Vedic texts of India state that our whole body is built around two things: the food that comes into the mouth and the words that come out of…
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what does the word “diet” even mean? When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. Ayurvedic proverb shared by Dr….
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So delightful, so flavorful, simple and just sweet enough. Adapted from Divya Alter‘s date and nut tea biscuits recipe from What To Eat For How You Feel. strawberry rhubarb…
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Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Goethe As someone who admittedly has a loving yet complicated relationship with food, it has…
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If you know me, you know I love oats. In that case, you also probably know that I love Ayurveda and have been enormously inspired by Divya Alter. When I…
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During a recent sleep-deprived week, I consulted Ayurvedic practitioner Divya Alter and her mentor Dr. Teitelbaum. They both recommended a warm milk ojas tonic to calm and soothe nerves. When…
Read moreThe ancient Vedic texts of India state that our whole body is built around two things: the food that comes into the mouth and the words that come out of the…
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Another Ayurvedic discovery: making non-veggie smoothies equally as nourishing and filling as the veggie superfood concoctions I have made in the past. This spring smoothie is a new favorite. For something savory, try this…
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