by Beth Claxton | Dec 17, 2016 | Recipes
After reviewing hundreds of recipes for golden milk, this concoction has emerged as what I drink at night. An important ingredient is whole unpasteurized milk as the base. The pasteurization process can kill the beneficial enzymes and bacteria that make milk...
by Beth Claxton | Aug 27, 2016 | Recipes
by Dr. Vassant Lad at the Albuquerque Ayurvedic Institute. 1st Step: Soak ½ cup whole green mung beans overnight 2nd Step: ¼ cup white Basmati rice 1 Tablespoon ghee 1 teaspoon mineral salt 1 pinch asafetida (hing) ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon...
by Beth Claxton | Aug 27, 2016 | Recipes
It’s really not that hard…. Measure about ¼ cup raw almonds into a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with filtered water. In the morning pour off the water and pop the almonds out of their skins. (This step seems tedious, and its well worth it.) These can be stored in...
by Beth Claxton | Aug 27, 2016 | Recipes
This oatmeal is my favorite post-call treat in the cooler seasons. It grounds, warms and softens me with sweetness like no other food. 1/3 cup sliced soaked almonds 4 cups filtered water 1 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons raisins ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon...
by Beth Claxton | Aug 27, 2016 | Recipes
“Starting the day with a green smoothie gives me energy not just to survive a busy 24-hour shift, but to enjoy it.” Claire Obstetrician and Gynecologist Flagstaff, AZ 1 stalk of celery 1 handful of parsley 1 banana 3 large leaves of chard, kale, dandelion greens,...
by Beth Claxton | Aug 27, 2016 | Recipes
For a delicious and warming treat without the strong taste of garlic or for dosha-balancing, I make this guacamole with ginger. Ginger helps to settle the stomach and warm the blood. 1 ripe avocado 2 tsp fresh ginger minced or paste 2 -3 green onions sliced ¼ tsp...
