The “last dog days of summer” have their own steamy, sultry character. With the high temperatures we had over the weekend, it is hard to believe that fall is already knocking at the door.
Though the Qi Node has already switched over to fall energy, the hot weather just won’t quit. This means we need to [...]
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Last time, I discussed structuring mealtimes for optimal digestion and questioned our digestive capacity as humans to handle whole grains and beans. Today, we discuss soaking grains in the traditional manner to make our meals more digestible. This is so pertinent to Ayurveda in that our daily habits and daily dietary fare should always be [...]
In Russia, they say “Eat your breakfast yourself, share your lunch with your friend and give your dinner to your enemy .” This saying points to the importance of eating light and not sleeping on a full stomach. Ayurveda also warns us against overeating, especially eating after sundown. To follow this traditional wisdom allows us [...]
Part of the Ayurvedic tradition is cooking so that all six tastes–sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent–are present in each meal. These tastes answer different needs in the body and mind. Therefore, the presence of all six in your bowl leads to a sense of satisfaction when eating and has a harmonizing effect to [...]
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