These easy-to-make, fragrant cakes are based on the traditional Chinese cakes made with dried rose petals. Enjoy with a cup of white or green tea. The recipe makes 4 cakes but can be doubled for more.
Abhyanga: The Art of Ayurvedic Self-Oil Massage
In Ayurveda, India’s ancient science-of-life medical system, daily self-care is seen as a cornerstone of good health and longevity. Among the many practices in the ayurvedic dinacharya (daily routine), abhyanga—a warm, therapeutic oil massage—is one of the most nurturing and restorative. It is not just a body treatment, but a holistic ritual that nourishes the […]
Dinacharya: Aligning Daily Life with Nature’s Rhythm
“Dinacharya” is a Sanskrit word that translates to mean “daily practice” or “daily routine”. It’s the Ayurvedic science of daily living in harmony with nature’s cycles. Ayurveda teaches that health is not just the absence of disease, but a dynamic state of balance between body, mind, senses, and environment. Dinacharya provides a framework to maintain […]
Why High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a Smart Choice
When it comes to supporting your well-being, a bottle of high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (HP-EVOO) is more than another pantry item – It’s an investment in your health! Olive oil has long been celebrated for its health benefits, but not all olive oils are created equal. HP-EVOO is rich in natural plant compounds that […]
The Importance of Taste on the Tongue in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, taste is known as “rasa”. It’s far more than a fleeting moment of pleasure! It’s a diagnostic tool, a healing guide, and a direct gateway to balancing the body’s energies. Ayurveda identifies six primary tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Each taste carries unique properties that influence digestion, metabolism, and the […]
The Significance of Oils in Ayurvedic Skin Care
Ayurveda has always preferred oils to lotions and other modern, commercial skincare potions. That’s because natural, unadulterated oils are critical to vibrant, holistic skincare. Oil is deeply nourishing! It brings balance as it rejuvenates our skin, enlivens our senses, and calms our emotions. Oils contain highly prized essential fatty acids, vitamins, and potent antioxidants, as […]
GHEE -One of the Finest Sattvic Foods in Ayurveda
Ayurveda classifies foods according to the three gunas—Sattva (purity and harmony), Rajas (activity and stimulation), and Tamas (inertia and dullness). Of these, the Sattvic foods are prized for nurturing clarity, balance, and a calm, yet vibrant mind. Among these prized Sattvic foods, ghee holds a very special place as one of the purest and most […]
The Seven Dhatus: Understanding the Basics of Health
At the heart of Ayurveda lies a deep understanding of the five elements (air, earth, fire, water, and space/ether), the three gunas (characteristics of nature that include sattva/purity, rajas/motion, and tamas/inertia) and the seven dhatus (the tissues or building blocks of the body that include the plasma/lymph, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and reproductive […]
Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic – The Characteristics of Nature as it Relates to Food
From the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda comes a deep understanding of food that reaches far beyond our knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Food is more than fuel for our body – it is a vital force that shapes our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual awareness. At the heart of this understanding […]
Tropical Kokum Fruit
India is home to a stunning array of gorgeous culinary and medicinal plants! One such plant is the Kokum Tree (aka the Goa Butter Tree). Known in science as Garcinia indica, it’s a fruit-bearing tree that belongs to the mangosteen family. It is native to India and mainly grows in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, […]
Food Additives and The Human Gut
Recently, Sandeep came across an article written by the University of Chicago. It was published under the Molecular & Computational Biology section at Phys.org. The title of article is: Common Food Preservative has Unexpected Effect on the Gut Microbiome. After reading the article, Sandeep remarked to all of us about how happy he is that […]
Growing Up with Worcestershire Sauce
I grew up in a family of Southern cooks. Specifically, Louisiana where food wasn’t really “food” unless it came out of the kitchen with at least some degree of Cajun herbs or spices. Sauces were big… delicious barbecue, remoulade, tarter and shrimp-cocktail, but my dad’s all-time favorite, Worcestershire, wasn’t Cajun at all. In fact, it […]
