An Overview of Butterfly Flower Pea Powder: Vibrant and Packed with Nutrients When considering plant-based diets, butterfly pea powder is a great example of a material that is both visually amazing and nutritionally advantageous. The vivid blue powder, made from the butterfly pea flower, gives recipes a beautiful splash of color (that is pH-dependent) and […]
Unveiling the Magic of Moon Milk As a physician specializing in culinary medicine, I always seek nourishing and therapeutic food and drink options that can support overall well-being. In light of this, I would love to share about the benefits of Lavender “moon milk” from Ayurvedic perspective. This soothing bedtime beverage harnesses the power of […]
Fall Dressing: Turmeric and Tahini: The Antioxidant-Rich Dressing Turmeric and tahini are both celebrated for their unique profiles of phytonutrients, compounds found in plants that are known to support health. Turmeric’s most prominent phytonutrient is curcumin, a compound that has been extensively studied for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin is credited with numerous […]
Fall Meals: Kale, Artichoke, and Quinoa Vegan Soup In the wake of COVID-19, nomadic living, and the shifts of menopause, my digestion has been really off. Nourishing myself has become increasingly challenging, almost elusive. Fortunately, things have changed. In the fall, I love to focus on soups like this Kale, Artichoke, and Quinoa Vegan Soup […]
Quinoa Tabouli with Fresh Herbs This gluten-free version of classic middle eastern salad is a favorite in out home. Unfortunately, some people are not able to digest or eat wheat so the classic recipe that uses bulgur wheat needs to be adapted. We find this to be so refreshing, especially in the summer when the […]
Heart Opening Green Soup for Lunch Seems preposterous to consider that food impacts our consciousness. And yet in every ancient healing system, this is a central tenant. This heart opening green soup is a great option to have when you need a rest. Anahata or the 4th chakra is associated with the air elements, the […]
Try This Galaxy Vegan Fondue Dip that Even Picky Eaters Will Like Let’s make a simple 3 ingredient galaxy vegan fondue dip that you have at any upcoming event that replaces the dairy-rich one you may have had in the past. You can add additional flavors and spices like thyme, ginger, mustard, salt, pepper, or […]
Try This Delicious Coconut Carrot Sweet Potato Soup Sheet pan cooking is the key to delicious quick plant-based meal prep. Making Coconut Carrot Sweet Potato Soup is going to be quicker than you might imagine and very versatile. These veggies could be used for a vitality bowl, burrito or soup! Make a bigger batch and […]