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Gotukola with fenugreek & garlic in a savoury coconut milk porridge

A breakfast favourite, this bowl of green goodness is great for the gut, skin, immune system and is yummy to boot!

The bitter green gotukola balances out any internal heat and inflammation (not to mention chlorophyll/ greens in general being detoxifying, improving digestive health and oxidation), the coconut milk is nourishing and strengthening to the body, the curry leaves balance blood sugar, support digestion treating constipation, gassiness and/or diarrhea, great for hair, skin, eye sight while garlic is great for immunity, high blood pressure, cholestorol and more…. POWER PACKED!

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How to Create an Ayurvedic Pantry

Even if you are on a diet to pacify a specific dosha, it is still good to include all six tastes (sweet, salty, sour, astringent, bitter, and pungent). Focus on the ones related to the specific dosha you are trying to balance and take less of the other ones. In Ayurveda, understanding the tastes and including them in proportion to what elements you are balancing within your constitution is the key to unlocking nature’s healing power through diet.

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Buckwheat pancakes for winter breakky

Try these banana and honey buckwheat pancakes for breakky this week! I used buckwheat flour as it is more nutrient dense than white flour. Despite its name, buckwheat is not wheat. It's a seed, which means it is gluten-free and safe for people with gluten sensitivity.

It’s also the perfect ingredient for balancing the heaviness of kapha tendency that sets in at winter-time, so is a great pantry item to have on hand when you are craving things like pancakes. Kapha dosha is increased in cold, wet and soggy weather conditions and should be monitored as we approach winter. Signs are heavy head, runny and blocked nose and ENT, fatigue.

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Tea for rumbling stomachs and bloating

We’ve had a few more reports of rumbling, gurgling and churning sensations in the stomach, as well as more pronounced bloating in the last few weeks. Try this tea recipe to alleviate this condition, and also consider improving agni (digestive fire) with a modified diet and a few yogic/breathing techniques.

In general also, try to cut out any cold water consumption, avoid drinking water with meals and cut out any cold, heavy, dense, fried food.

Pre-prepare this tea (recipe below) and have it 30 minutes before or after meals.

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Quick and Tasty Sri Lankan Dhal Curry

When I feel like a healthy savoury breakfast this Sri Lankan lentil dish is always perfect, and hits the spot served with spinach and wholemeal pita. It’s not uncommon to have lentils for breakfast in South Asia and my version took about 10-15 minutes to prep and cook.

Recipe is below.

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Healing fresh green breakfast soup with coconut and spices

The way to a happy tummy, skin, eyes and body with a power packed bowl of goodness! Try this Ayurvedic green porridge of fresh greens, coconut milk, red rice and turmeric for breakfast or lunch..

The bitter greens balance out any internal heat and inflammation (not to mention chlorophyll in general being detoxifying, improving digestive health and oxidation), the coconut milk is nourishing and strengthening to the body, and the wonder spice turmeric is anti inflammatory, antioxidant, lowers risk of heart disease and improves brain function.

Traditionally enjoyed in Sri Lanka as ‘kola kande’. I’ve had lots of requests to share this recipe.. so here it is, below!

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Delicious Kitchari for cleansing

Kitchari is a one pot lentil, rice and spice dish that is a panacea to the body. It is a tasty, nourishing and easy to digest meal when fasting to give the stomach, liver and rest of the body a rest to replenish itself. It is used very often during an ayurvedic cleanse between seasons. Try our kitchari recipe along with a day of sipping on hot ginger and honey tea, taking it easy and rest. Let us know what you think!

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Green Remedy

Happy tummy, skin, eyes and body this morning with a power packed bowl of goodness! Ayurvedic green breakfast porridge of spinach, coconut milk, brown rice and turmeric.

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