A simple Ayurvedic recipe for balancing digestion Bitter foods are often the most neglected taste in modern cooking, yet in Ayurveda the bitter taste is deeply valued for its cleansing and balancing qualities. Foods like Bitter Melon (also known as karela) help clear excess heat, support the liver, and stimulate digestion. Bitter melon’s sharp flavor …
Something easy for a snowy day. These Seed, Coconut & Sesame Chocolate Bites are the kind of treat that feels indulgent but also grounding — rich with minerals, healthy fats, and deep earthy flavor. They’re perfect with afternoon tea, tucked into a lunchbox, or enjoyed as a mindful after-dinner sweet. And from an Ayurvedic perspective? …
‘What the world needs now is love sweet love’ This is a lovely soup comforting soup with layers of umami. It is another delicious recipe from ‘Healthy High Protein’ by Dr Rupy Aujila. It calls for tahini and miso, which gives a wonderful depth to the flavour. Chinese cooking uses a sesame paste, so if …
Mr B loves this dip, so I thought I would make a healthy version for him. The walnuts add protein and phytonutrients, the peppers antioxidants. It is packed with plenty of flavour and can be used as a dip, a topping or marinade. There are lots of protein additions that complement this dish also, a …
‘Seaweed is a natural purifier, acting like a Brita filter for the ocean’ The advantage of including sea vegetables in your diet is immense, they are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Sea vegetables boast elevated levels of minerals like iron, calcium, iodine and are high in protein. Due to not needing …
‘The culmination of one love, one dream, oneself, is the anonymous seed for the next’. There is very little difference between burying and planting. For often, we need to put dead things to rest, so new life can grow. Further than that, the thing we put to rest, whether it be a loved one, a …
‘If you truly hold a stone, you can feel the mountain it came from’ People have always saved scrapes of their experience to help remind them of the forces of life that can’t always be seen. Filled with the timeless rhythm of the ocean, we pocket a shell and carry it thousands of miles to …
As we move into the holidays, with social and family meets. I thought I would send out a few tips on how to keep your plate and yourself balanced. I was asked to contribute to an article by the lovely Cam Hayes from Rent.com. I will post the link to the full article at the …
‘Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive’ I was recently invited to a cookie party. My first one. It called for all bakers to bring their signature cookie to the table and swap cookies and …
Yield: 10-30 cookies Ingredients Method *(Taken from Living the Sutra’s)
