Ayurveda's 'universal medicine' in the kitchen: what ginger does in Ayurveda and in research, fresh vs dry ginger, which doshas it suits and how to make ginger tea.
Balances Vata and Kapha; can increase Pitta in excess (fresh ginger is gentler for Pitta).
A gentle digestive spice for every dosha. How Ayurveda uses cumin seeds, how to make cumin water and the classic CCF tea, and what research says.
Balances Vata and Kapha; gentle enough for Pitta in culinary amounts, especially when pair...
Why Ayurveda values well-cooked rice as a light, nourishing grain, which kinds the classical texts prefer, rice gruel (kanji) for recovery and how rice suits each dosha.
Good for Vata and Pitta; Kapha types do best with smaller portions or with lighter grains...
The golden spice of Ayurveda: its traditional uses and dosha effects, what research says about curcumin, how to absorb it better and a simple golden milk recipe.
Balancing for all three doshas in culinary amounts; especially helpful for Kapha.
A digestive spice that soothes heat and thirst, much loved for Pitta. How Ayurveda uses coriander seeds and leaves, how to make coriander seed water and what research says.
Balances all three doshas; especially good for Pitta, because it relieves thirst and burni...
Sweet, gentle and digestive: why fennel seeds are chewed after meals in India, how to make fennel tea, what research says and who should avoid it.
Tridoshic; especially good for Pitta and Vata.
The 'queen of spices': fragrant, gentle and balancing for every dosha. How Ayurveda uses cardamom, what research says about its benefits, and cardamom milk and chai.
Balances all three doshas; especially good for Vata and Kapha, and gentle enough for Pitta...
The easiest legume to digest in Ayurveda and the heart of kitchari. Why mung is so valued, a step-by-step kitchari recipe, variations for each dosha and how a kitchari cleanse works.
Tridoshic when cooked with digestive spices; split yellow mung is gentlest for Vata.
Clarified butter is one of Ayurveda's most valued foods: why it is called the best of all fats, how it carries herbs, what medicated ghee is, and how to make ghee at home.
Excellent for Vata and Pitta; Kapha types should use it sparingly.
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