In Ayurveda, there are two main foundational terms to know: ama and agni. Ama is unprocessed food and/or emotions and agni (in it’s simplest understanding) is our digestive fire. Build up of ama and low agni lead to disease and illness. The signs of...
Are dairy products good for you? This is an interesting question with many sides to the equation! In Ayurveda, dairy products such as milk, eggs, yogurt, are building in nature. They take more energy to digest than other foods and some people can digest them easier...
Do you want to learn how to get rid of your health issues and prevent future illness? Ayurveda, an ancient medicinal practice, can help bring you into balance! Join us on August 3rd for an Introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking. An organic, vegan, gluten free,...
Beans are served around the world as a food staple! Often beans will be paired with grains for many main dishes. They are used for both building and cleansing purposes in Ayurveda. Beans are low in fat and high in fiber. They also are a great protein source and are...
In your body, the role of protein spans well beyond building strong muscles. In Ayurveda, there’s not a great amount of literature about macronutrients (protein, fat, carbs). Yet, Ayurvedic food and cooking emphasizes having balanced meals including whole foods with...
Ayurveda is a preventative medicine. It works to keep a healthy person heathy and absent of disease. Ayurvedic medicine does not wait until symptoms arise before treating the patient. Rather, it teaches one to pay attention to simple and seemingly insignificant...
