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Coconut Oil & its many Benefits

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel, or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). Fresh pulp of the coconut fruit is mechanically cold pressed (at a temperature below 450 C) and then filtered. Non hydrogenated and naturally saturated, this is the highest quality virgin Coconut Oil.Versatile both [...]

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Gujarati tridoshic Beans

Serves 6 – 8Ingredients:1 3/4 cups split green peas or whole green beans6 1/2 cups of water1 tablespoon sunflower oil, coconut oil or ghee1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida1 teaspoon sea salt1 1/2 teaspoon barley malt or brown rice syrup1 1/2 teaspoon lime or lemon juice1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 [...]

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drawing mandalas is a great form of meditation

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Green Beans Side Dish

Green Beans Side Dish* 2 cups chopped green beans* 2 tablespoon olive oil or ghee* 2 tsp brown or black mustard seeds* 1/2 tsp hing (asafetida) (optional)* A few red pepper flakes* 2 tsp lemon juice* 1/2 tsp turmeric* 1 tsp minced ginger* 1 tsp black pepper* Rock or sea salt to taste* 2 tbsp [...]

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A great recipe – Mixed Vegetables in Almond Sauce

Mixed Vegetables in Almond SauceIngredients* 1 cup Vata -balancing vegetables of your choice, cut into 1/4″ dice (choose from asparagus, carrots, green beans, green peas, broccoli, parsnips, beets)* 1 cup mixed tender greens, shredded* 1 cup paneer , in 1/4″ cubes (optional)* 2 tsp cumin seed* 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger* 1/4 tsp ground clove* [...]

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​ We Are What We Eat

The belief in Ayurveda is that ‘We are what we eat’. Therefore, from the Ayurvedic point of view, a good diet is of prime importance. It not only helps to maintain the body’s health and vitality, but also has a great effect on the well being of the mind. According to Ayurveda, a truly healthy [...]

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An Ayurvedic Diet

There are some basic points to know about the doshas and their strengths during the time and season cycles that can help with menu planning. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the constitutions balance and imbalance with the change of seasons. These imbalances can be mitigated by simple shifts in diet and lifestyle. For example, as we [...]

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mandala

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Beautiful Message from Darjeeling

Caption –RELIGIONS ARE MANY, BUT GOAL IS ONEJEWELS ARE MANY, BUT GOLD IS ONESTARS ARE MANY, BUT SKY IS ONECOWS ARE MANY, BUT MILK IS ONEBEINGS ARE MANY, BUT BREATH IS ONENATIONS ARE MANY, BUT EARTH IS ONEFLOWERS ARE MANY, BUT WORSHIP IS ONEEvery year we spend a  good amount of time in India sourcing [...]

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Shilajit, A Gift From The Himalayas

http://internetwriter62.hubpages.com/hub/Shilajit-A-Gift-From-The-HimalayasShilajit, the name is a Sanskrit word meaning “conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness.” Just by looking at what Shilajit means in Sanskrit, one knows that we are dealing with no ordinary substance. Shilajit is like a force of nature. In fact, according to Indian legend, Shilajit is considered the nectar of God, [...]

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