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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
-Hippocrates
Recipes
Golden Milk
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...
Panchakarma Kitcherie
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...
Soaked Almonds
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...
Spiced Oatmeal
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...
Go Get ‘Em Green Smoothie
“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,...
Ginger Guacamole
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...
Sauerkraut Recipe
“if you think you’re only human, you’d better think again…Growing research into the human microbiome—also known as the “other human genome”—shows that the trillions of tiny bugs that live in your gut could hold the keys to new treatments for conditions ranging...
Cooked Apples and Pears
For a warming breakfast treat in the winter try my cooked apples. The chia seeds offers protein and ghee provides warmth and grounding. 1 apple chopped 1 pear chopped ½ inch piece of ginger minced (can substitute 1/8 tsp dried ground ginger) enough water to cover...
Breakfast Spice Mix
In Fall and Winter this mixture gets carried around in my purse in a spice bottle for breakfast when travelling or on the run. It builds Agni (digestive fire) and improves digestion. It complements oatmeal or any hot cereal as well as fresh fruit. 1 TBSP ground...
Asparagus Soup
Local asparagus in the store means Spring is near! This is a very easy recipe for a delicious seasonal soup. 1 tsp ghee ½ yellow onion chopped 1 lb. asparagus 2 cups water 1 Rapunzel bullion cube 1 tsp fresh thyme 8-10 fresh basil leaves Cook the onion in ghee over...
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