Neeragaram is the usual morning drink or even breakfast for many of the people who work in the fields. Their day starts very early and they need to be sustained until they are back home much later in the day. This Neeragaram not only sustains them but also provides them with many nutritional benefits besides […]
Rasam is a typical South Indian soup. It is warming, helps with digestion, and very nice to take in cold weather. According to Ayurveda its primary taste is astringent which is necessary to end the digestive process in any meal. We should start a meal with the sweet taste and end with the astringent taste. […]
Food is Medicine and Medicine is Food! Healthy food becomes healthy provided it is correct, compatible, suitable etc for each individual. This is for the simple reason that each and every one of us are uniquely different and therefore need to have our own personalised daily life-style activities starting with food. This is Ayurveda; the knowledge […]
Millet is a highly nutritious seed (rather than a grain) that is gluten free and packed with minerals and vitamins. It has been used for centuries in China, India, Greece, Egypt and Africa, in everything from bread to couscous, and as cereal. Research has indicated the following key benefits of including millet in your […]
This is a delicious drink that makes a simple, nourishing and tasty meal. If properly made and consumed regularly it will help tremendously with both digestion and absorption in the stomach and intestines. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh yoghurt* 1 cup water 2 tsp ground fresh ginger 1 sprig (about 10 leaves) crumbled fresh or dried […]
Barley is a whole grain rich in vitamins and minerals and can be easily added to dishes such as soups, stews, and casseroles or used as either a main or side dish on its own. It can even be made into breakfast dishes. It is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fibre, and is […]
Ginger is aromatic, carminative, and a stimulant for the digestive system. It is often used in conditions such as cold and flu, indigestion, vomiting, headaches, abdominal pain, gas, cramps etc. It’s taste is pungent and sweet It is best for Kapha (particularly when it is older and drier) and also suitable for Vata. Pitta is […]
According to Ayurveda, the ingestion of Ghee increases the most refined element of digestion, Ojas, which is the underlying basis of all immunity. Although not recommended for those with high cholesterol it is otherwise suitable for all Dosha though Pitta and Kapha must minimise their use of Ghee (and any oil they use). Ghee is […]
Kitchari is a nourishing and easy to digest food and is an excellent protein source. It is great to use when fasting and when undergoing treatment and detoxification or when you just want a simple and quick to make meal that you know is good for you. Make it a regular part of your diet […]