For those who aren’t into a big breakfast, steamed bananas are an easy, delicious and supportive choice. This light, but satisfying option will stoke agni (digestive fire), which makes digestion stronger throughout the day. Steaming counters the banana’s astringency and breaks them down a little, making them easier to digest. The inclusion of Ayurvedic spicesContinue reading “Steamed Bananas”
Category Archives: ayurveda
Ashwagandha 101
A primer on the stress-relieving wonder root You’ve probably read about ashwagandha or heard more than one friend swear by it for its calming effect. In fact, a small 2012 study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information found, “…high-concentration full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract improves an individual’s resistance towards stress and thereby improves self-assessed qualityContinue reading “Ashwagandha 101”
What is Ayurveda?
“Ayurveda teaches us to cherish our innate-nature ‘to love and honor who we are,’ not as what people think or tell us, who we should be.” Ayurvedic Proverb Ayurveda originated in India thousands of years ago and translates to the “science of life.” It’s comprised of deeply healing and nourishing practices to help us stayContinue reading “What is Ayurveda?”
Living Well Ayurveda 