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Sandhiya is also a contributor for the
Chopra Center. See her articles below.
Herbs & Spices
Star Anise
Spices are rock-stars of the food world. Why? They contain potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Plus, they aid in… read more
Kichadi – Ayurveda’s Delicious One Pot meal
Kichadi, also known as kitchari or kitcheree, is considered to be a perfectly balanced one-pot wonder dish, according to Ayurveda. Basmati rice, easy-to-digest mung lentils, spices and seasonal vegetables & greens combine to form a perfectly balanced, nutritious...
Benefits of Spices and Herbs
Your Spice cabinet is your Medicine cabinet. While this is not a complete and exhaustive list, here are some key benefits of commonly used herbs and spices in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking. All spices and herbs are potent antioxidant powerhouses and aid in...
Green Chutney Recipe
Chutney! Universally loved, chutney is a spicy, tangy, sweet condiment made from various herbs, fruits and veggies. Chutney ties everything together and can add 'umami - the essence of deliciousness' to a meal. Use this green chutney as a condiment for meals, as a...
Spiced Carrots Recipe
You can make magic happen with 1-2 spices and let the vegetables take center stage. Cooking and eating is a multi-sensory experience - it is said that we first 'eat' with our eyes. Heirloom carrots are a beautiful sight - here they are slow-cooked with minimal spices...
3 tips to stay warm, nourished and grounded this Winter (Vata) Season
3 tips to stay warm, nourished and grounded this Winter (Vata) Season Here in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter is in full swing, with the cold temperatures, windy conditions, and rain, ice and snow. Even in temperate Southern California where I live, the temperature...
The Magic of Abhyanga (Ayurveda Self-Massage)
Abhyanga - Ayurveda Self-massage There is no greater expression of self-love than lovingly anointing ourselves from head to toe with warm oil – this practice is called Abhyanga in Ayurveda. Self- massage = Self-Love. The Sanskrit word Sneha can be translated as both...
3 Soups to warm you up this Winter
3 Soups to warm you up this Winter Grounding root vegetables, heavy winter squash and generous use of warming spices and herbs ensure that these 3 soups deliver comfort in a bowl. The perfect antidote for the cold winter months of early winter (Vata Season). Sweet...
Star Anise
Spices are rock-stars of the food world. Why? They contain potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Plus, they aid in digestion, assimilation, and metabolism. I like to say that “Your spice cabinet is your medicine cabinet”....
Pitta Dosha
Pitta: Governing Digestion & Transformation Personality - The Leader You are 100% one-of-a-kind. Your appetite, the way you digest, your reaction to stress, the way you sleep, what you think, the emotions you experience and the way you look is completely unique....
Kapha Dosha
Kapha: Governing Strength & Stability Personality - The Supporter You are 100% one-of-a-kind. Your appetite, the way you digest, your reaction to stress, the way you sleep, what you think, the emotions you experience and the way you look is completely unique. So...
Vata Dosha
Vata: Governing Flow & Movement Personality - The Creative One You are 100% one-of-a-kind. Your appetite, the way you digest, your reaction to stress, the way you sleep, what you think, the emotions you experience and the way you look is completely unique. So it...
Kichadi – Ayurveda’s Delicious One Pot meal
Kichadi, also known as kitchari or kitcheree, is considered to be a perfectly balanced one-pot wonder dish, according to Ayurveda. Basmati rice, easy-to-digest mung lentils, spices and seasonal vegetables & greens combine to form a perfectly balanced, nutritious...
Green Chutney Recipe
Chutney! Universally loved, chutney is a spicy, tangy, sweet condiment made from various herbs, fruits and veggies. Chutney ties everything together and can add 'umami - the essence of deliciousness' to a meal. Use this green chutney as a condiment for meals, as a...
Spiced Carrots Recipe
You can make magic happen with 1-2 spices and let the vegetables take center stage. Cooking and eating is a multi-sensory experience - it is said that we first 'eat' with our eyes. Heirloom carrots are a beautiful sight - here they are slow-cooked with minimal spices...
3 Soups to warm you up this Winter
3 Soups to warm you up this Winter Grounding root vegetables, heavy winter squash and generous use of warming spices and herbs ensure that these 3 soups deliver comfort in a bowl. The perfect antidote for the cold winter months of early winter (Vata Season). Sweet...
Benefits of Spices and Herbs
Your Spice cabinet is your Medicine cabinet. While this is not a complete and exhaustive list, here are some key benefits of commonly used herbs and spices in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking. All spices and herbs are potent antioxidant powerhouses and aid in...
Star Anise
Spices are rock-stars of the food world. Why? They contain potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Plus, they aid in digestion, assimilation, and metabolism. I like to say that “Your spice cabinet is your medicine cabinet”....
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