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How to Do A Sinus Rinse with A Neti Pot
In Ayurveda, performing a sinus rinse with a neti pot has been a practice for thousands of years. The nasal passages are a first line of defense from allergens and other airborne particles and regular cleansing can help reduce irritation and nasal congestion. My daughters were both able to do this by themselves at age 6!
A traditional neti pot is usually made of ceramic and looks like a little teapot. There are also squeezable plastic sinus rinse kits that some find to be very convenient, althou…
A traditional neti pot is usually made of ceramic and looks like a little teapot. There are also squeezable plastic sinus rinse kits that some find to be very convenient, althou…
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing
- 10 oz organic baby spinach
- 1 cup organic strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2-4 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Combine spinach and strawberries in a large bowl. Add in goat cheese if desired.
To toast almonds, place a small skillet over low heat. Lightly oil with …
Easy Gluten-Free Quiche
Crustless Gluten-free Quiche
This is a super easy and modifiable recipe. You can substitute with whatever goodies you'd like to put in - variety of veggies, meat/no meat; real cheese/non-dairy cheese; milk or unsweetened almond milk.
- 6 ounces diced cooked ham (can omit and substitute veggies)
- 1/2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 4 ounces non-dairy almond mozzarella cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, plain almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon…
Invigorating Green Smoothie
Invigorating Green Smoothie
- 1 handful organic leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine, dandelion greens)
- 1 stalk organic celery
- 1 medium organic cucumber
- 1/2 - 1 medium organic apple
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (peeled)
- cilantro, mint ((optional))
- 8 ounces filtered water
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Combine all the ingredients and blend well in a Vitamix or other heavy-duty blender.
Alternatively: press the ingredients (except the water) in a juicer. I use an Omega Vert Masticating Juicer
Sindhi Baji - Multi-Colored Vegetable and Lentil Dish
Sindhi Baji - from Amrita Sondhi's "The Tastes of Ayurveda"
- 1/4 cup channa dal (chickpea split lentils) or yellow split peas (I used red lentils), soaked overnight (soak overnight!)
- 2 Tbsp oil (I used avocado oil)
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1-1/2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp green chili, minced (or to taste) (I omitted to reduce Pitta)
- 1-1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (or 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
- 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
- to taste salt
- 3/4 cup carrots, sliced
- 4-5 cups o…
Cranberry, Almond & Arugala Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
A great salad for anytime, but particularly festive for the winter holidays.
Cranberry, Almond & Arugala Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (grade B)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 8-10 oz arugala (or substitute baby spinach)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- shelled pistachios
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced for garni…
Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple-Dijon Dressing
A healthy family favorite alternative to candied yams
- 6 carrots of many colors, peeled and trimmed
- 4 parsnips, peeled and trimmed
- 2-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (grade B)
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2-1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Meanwhile, cut the carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes into French fry sized pieces about 2-3 inch sticks, 1/…
Breast Cancer - Are Our Beauty Products Putting Us at Risk?
Breast cancer awareness month is very important to spotlight the #2 cause of cancer in women (behind skin cancer). Because it is so common, chances are it has affected or will affect someone you know. 1 of 8 US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, accounting for 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in women. While survival rates have improved tremendously, breast cancer is still the second most common cause of cancer death in women (behind lung cancer).
The photo above is of …
Quinoa, Kale & Sweet Potato Bowl
Quinoa, Kale & Sweet Potato Bowl with Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 sweet potato cooked, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 bunch kale, cut into bit sized pieces
- 1/2 to 1 cup other julienne cut veggies - bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, etc. - raw or steamed for 2 minutes
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chopped scallions
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To prepare the peanut sauce, mix peanut butter, lime juice, coconut aminos,…
Lassi (Yogurt Drink)
Lassi (Yogurt drink)
Lassi is a cultural favorite food of India, made with fresh yogurt, herbs and spices.
- 2 cups yogurt, plain
- 6 cups water, cold
- 3 t cardamom, ground
- 2 t rose water
- 1 t pink Himalayan salt
- 2 cups chopped mint
- 1/4 cup honey, raw
Blend well, and serve cold.
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