In this article, I’ll be taking you through three Gluten-Free Ancient Grains – some nutritional background, preparation, tips for speeding up meals and snacks and then preparing some offerings for you to taste! When we look at the healthiest populations, most of them have diets that are very high in whole grains, along with lots of plants and minimal animal products. We tend to be obsessed with protein, but I think we need to turn our attention to fiber. We are learning more about gut … [Read more...] about Ancient Grains for a Healthy Body
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The Art of Making a Perfect Vinaigrette
The Art of Making a Perfect Vinaigrette Vinaigrettes are one of a foodie’s basic kitchen and cooking elements. Vinaigrette is one of the simplest marinades and sauces to make at home and offers an instant upgrade to any salad green or vegetable. Most of us have used bottled salad dressing at one time or another simply out of convenience, but the truth is there is no healthier way to dress your veggies (and fruits!) than a simple sauce made from extra virgin olive oil and quality balsamic … [Read more...] about The Art of Making a Perfect Vinaigrette
Ayurvedic Immune Boosting Thai Soup
Ayurvedic Immune Boosting Thai Soup Winter is making our daily routines more and more challenging by bringing on unwanted colds and flu. So, what’s better than a warm tridoshic vegetable soup to combat the negative effects of seasonal change? These spices aren’t just Ayurvedic, they’re anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and immunity-strengthening, with cleansing properties that help flush the yuck from your system. Fresh spices give you the whole-food advantage, but even … [Read more...] about Ayurvedic Immune Boosting Thai Soup
Pan Baked Flatbread Pesto Pizza
Pan Baked Flatbread Pesto Pizza Flatbread: ¾ teaspoon baking powder 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour or sprouted flour, plus more for surface 1 teaspoons sea salt 1 cup whole fat plain yogurt Extra Virgin Olive oil for drizzling freshly cracked pepper Directions: Whisk baking powder, 2 cups flour, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add yogurt and stir to combine. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until mostly smooth, about 1 minute. … [Read more...] about Pan Baked Flatbread Pesto Pizza
Bulgur Breakfast Bowl
Bulgur Breakfast Bowl Ingredients: ½ cup coarse bulgur ½ tsp ghee 1 cup coconut or almond milk ¼ tsp Ceylon cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cardamom ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 honey crisp apple ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup pitted and chopped dates ¼ cup no-added sugar dried cranberries (optional) 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey Directions: Heat the milk to a simmer in a pot and add bulgur, ghee, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, … [Read more...] about Bulgur Breakfast Bowl
Smita’s Ayurvedic Balancing Bowl
Smita's Ayurvedic Balancing Bowl - Serves 4 In Ayurvedic philosophy, health starts in the digestive system. The function of the whole system is dependent on the proper digestion, assimilation and elimination of our food. If these things aren’t happening properly, we become vulnerable to disease. The metabolic energy of digestion, called agni in sanskrit, literally means fire. This fire must be strong for us to properly digest and assimilate our food and so its strength is a direct … [Read more...] about Smita’s Ayurvedic Balancing Bowl
