When the weather is hot, your agni or digestive fire is naturally low and you may find that you appetite is decreased. Respect this change by not overeating. Favor cool food and drink, but not ice cold. Your body will want more liquids in hot weather, but it is important not to douse [...]
In this month’s Agni newsletter we discussed the 7 steps to reaching your ideal weight, including eating for your individual mind-body type and becoming more aware of what and how you eat.
According to Ayurveda, breakfast should be a light meal, with lunch as the most substantial meal of the day. However, if you are looking [...]
A recipe from The Chopra Center Cookbook . . .
Enjoy the season’s bounty of ripe, delicious blueberries with this easy ayurvedic recipe made with organic ingredients. An ideal dessert for graduation celebrations and Father’s Day.
In terms of the six tastes recognized by Ayurveda, the prominent tastes in this blueberry cake recipe are sweet and astringent. [...]
To celebrate today’s holiday we are featuring our famous Ayurvedic Mexican Rice recipe!
This dish serves four and is a delicious side that’s ideal for this time of year. The spices will warm your body and stimulate digestion.
3 cups plus ¼ cup vegetable stock or water 1½ cups organic basmati rice, rinsed in a strainer 1 [...]
Our May issue of Agni celebrates our body’s innate capacity to heal, create, and balance an infinite number of activities, all at the same time. Our body is alive with unknown potential, and when we introduce a new intention, it finds a way to adapt to anything we want. We all can remember at least [...]
Mexican Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Cilantro
Made with heating spices, fresh vegetables, crunchy tortilla strips, and a full-bodied broth, the Chopra Center’s rendition of this classic recipe will warm you from the inside out during the cool, rainy months of April.
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 teaspoons ghee or olive oil1 cup leeks or red onion, chopped1 teaspoon Braggs [...]
Serve this dish alongside a main dish or as the star of the meal!
1 cup quinoa, cleaned and rinsed2 cups vegetable broth or water (plus ½ cup broth to add as needed)1 teaspoon ghee or olive oil1 pinch red chili flakes½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup chopped leeks or onions1 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid [...]
What a great ayurvedic dessert!
Filled with nuts, dried fruits, and spices, oatmeal power cookies make an ideal snack for travelers. They are easy to pack, and the combination of protein and complex carbohydrates will give you a steady source of energy on your travels.
Makes 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour
1 cup [...]