Honor the Fall Transition with 5 Food Practices and 4 Cleanse-Friendly Recipes
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Food Practices and Cleanse-Friendly Recipes for...

With fall’s arriving energy, here are a few helpful ways to prepare for a cleanse and honor the transition from summer to fall with conscious food practices.

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Food Practices and Cleanse-Friendly Recipes for the Fall Transition

With fall’s arriving energy, here are a few helpful ways to prepare for a cleanse and honor the transition from summer to fall with conscious food practices.

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How to Soothe Anxiousness with the Sour Taste
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How to Soothe Anxiousness with the Sour Taste

Do you love sour foods? According to Ayurveda and modern science, there may be a good reason to indulge in all things sour, especially if you're feeling stressed.

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How to Soothe Anxiousness with the Sour Taste

Do you love sour foods? According to Ayurveda and modern science, there may be a good reason to indulge in all things sour, especially if you're feeling stressed.

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The ABCs of Summer Salad | An Ayurvedic Recipe
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The ABCs of Summer Salad | An Ayurvedic Recipe

Is it possible to honor Ayurvedic food principles and create a delectably healthy summer salad that is perfect for barbeques and picnics? Yes! Simply follow these ABCs and you'll be set.

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The ABCs of Summer Salad | An Ayurvedic Recipe

Is it possible to honor Ayurvedic food principles and create a delectably healthy summer salad that is perfect for barbeques and picnics? Yes! Simply follow these ABCs and you'll be set.

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Nourishing Spring Greens Broth Recipe
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Nourishing Spring Greens Broth Recipe

This nourishing broth features mineral-rich greens and offers a source of dense nutrition that requires very little work for the body to break down and absorb.

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Nourishing Spring Greens Broth Recipe

This nourishing broth features mineral-rich greens and offers a source of dense nutrition that requires very little work for the body to break down and absorb.

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Springtime Green Mung Bean Soup Recipe
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Springtime Green Mung Bean Soup Recipe

Wondering how to use your extra green mung beans? This delicious spiced mung bean soup recipe is the perfect tridoshic recipe for your spring rejuvenation.

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Springtime Green Mung Bean Soup Recipe

Wondering how to use your extra green mung beans? This delicious spiced mung bean soup recipe is the perfect tridoshic recipe for your spring rejuvenation.

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3 Ayurvedic Ways to Heal Your Relationship with Food
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3 Ayurvedic Ways to Heal Your Relationship with...

Does the influence of diet culture have you feeling confused and perplexed? These tips will help you cultivate a healthy and empowering relationship with food.

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3 Ayurvedic Ways to Heal Your Relationship with Food

Does the influence of diet culture have you feeling confused and perplexed? These tips will help you cultivate a healthy and empowering relationship with food.

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Indigenous Corn Cookie Recipe for Times of Gathering
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Indigenous Corn Cookie Recipe for Times of Gath...

Three Sisters Garden in Southern Oregon is dedicated to the cultivation of Indigenous first foods. These tasty corn cookies were inspired by the fall harvest.

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Indigenous Corn Cookie Recipe for Times of Gathering

Three Sisters Garden in Southern Oregon is dedicated to the cultivation of Indigenous first foods. These tasty corn cookies were inspired by the fall harvest.

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Pumpkin Chai Spiced Overnight Oats Recipe
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Pumpkin Chai Spiced Overnight Oats Recipe

There's nothing that says fall quite like pumpkin spice. This overnight oats recipe is nutritious and easy to make—the perfect breakfast for cozy season.

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Pumpkin Chai Spiced Overnight Oats Recipe

There's nothing that says fall quite like pumpkin spice. This overnight oats recipe is nutritious and easy to make—the perfect breakfast for cozy season.

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Cozy Up with Two New Brews: Masala Chai and Bitter & Bold
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Cozy Up with Two New Brews: Masala Chai and Bit...

Elevate your day and balance your energy with our two newest drink mixes. Masala Chai and Bitter & Bold are delicious and satisfying herbal coffee alternatives.

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Cozy Up with Two New Brews: Masala Chai and Bitter & Bold

Elevate your day and balance your energy with our two newest drink mixes. Masala Chai and Bitter & Bold are delicious and satisfying herbal coffee alternatives.

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Beyond Kitchari: Rice and Bean Recipes for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
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Beyond Kitchari: Rice and Bean Recipes for Vata...

Rice and beans are tasty, versatile, and packed with nutrition. Try these dosha-inspired recipes in place of kitchari or anytime you want a wholesome meal.

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Beyond Kitchari: Rice and Bean Recipes for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha

Rice and beans are tasty, versatile, and packed with nutrition. Try these dosha-inspired recipes in place of kitchari or anytime you want a wholesome meal.

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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Dairy
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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Dairy

  Is dairy good for you? This article looks at dairy's qualities from an Ayurvedic lens and outlines the potential effects of dairy on gut health and digestion.

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The Ayurvedic Perspective on Dairy

  Is dairy good for you? This article looks at dairy's qualities from an Ayurvedic lens and outlines the potential effects of dairy on gut health and digestion.

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Befriending Cardamom
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Befriending Cardamom

Cardamom's unique flavor is commonly found in chai, Indian dishes, baked goods, and more. If you're not already a fan of this spice, prepare to fall in love.   

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Befriending Cardamom

Cardamom's unique flavor is commonly found in chai, Indian dishes, baked goods, and more. If you're not already a fan of this spice, prepare to fall in love.   

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Amaranth Porridge Recipe: The Breakfast of Champions
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Amaranth Porridge Recipe: The Breakfast of Cham...

Amaranth is one of the most protein-rich plant-based foods out there. When cooked just right—like this tasty porridge recipe—it yields a creamy consistency with a hint of crunch. 

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Amaranth Porridge Recipe: The Breakfast of Champions

Amaranth is one of the most protein-rich plant-based foods out there. When cooked just right—like this tasty porridge recipe—it yields a creamy consistency with a hint of crunch. 

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Perfectly Chai Spiced Granola Recipe
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Perfectly Chai Spiced Granola Recipe

Crunchy, light, and delicious, granola can be reinvented in seemingly endless variations. This one—featuring Chai Spiced Ghee—is sure to be a new alltime favorite.

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Perfectly Chai Spiced Granola Recipe

Crunchy, light, and delicious, granola can be reinvented in seemingly endless variations. This one—featuring Chai Spiced Ghee—is sure to be a new alltime favorite.

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Functional Foods: An Ayurvedic Perspective
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Functional Foods: An Ayurvedic Perspective

The term “functional foods" has become increasingly popular in the wellness world, but what does it actually mean? Here's an Ayurvedic perspective.

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Functional Foods: An Ayurvedic Perspective

The term “functional foods" has become increasingly popular in the wellness world, but what does it actually mean? Here's an Ayurvedic perspective.

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4 Cacao Recipes to Nourish Your Heart
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4 Cacao Recipes to Nourish Your Heart

Embrace the healing properties of raw cacao with these four delicious recipes—perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you're craving a healthy touch of sweetness for your body and mind.

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4 Cacao Recipes to Nourish Your Heart

Embrace the healing properties of raw cacao with these four delicious recipes—perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you're craving a healthy touch of sweetness for your body and mind.

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Ghee—Everything You Need to Know about Clarified Butter
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Ghee—Everything You Need to Know about Clarifie...

Ghee is a deliciously healthy fat that is highly revered in Ayurveda. In this article, we'll explore the history of ghee, as well as its many benefits and uses.

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Ghee—Everything You Need to Know about Clarified Butter

Ghee is a deliciously healthy fat that is highly revered in Ayurveda. In this article, we'll explore the history of ghee, as well as its many benefits and uses.

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Oh Honey! Healthy Herbal Honeys for All
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Oh Honey! Healthy Herbal Honeys for All

Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and superfoods, these herbal honeys offer a tasty and versatile way to incorporate the healing power of herbs into your daily routine.

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Oh Honey! Healthy Herbal Honeys for All

Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and superfoods, these herbal honeys offer a tasty and versatile way to incorporate the healing power of herbs into your daily routine.

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Poached Pear Recipe and a Few Sweet Holiday Reminders [video]
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Poached Pear Recipe and a Few Sweet Holiday Rem...

The holiday season can be brimming with joy, but it can also add to our stress. Find a moment of comforting self-care with these sweet and spiced poached pears.

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Poached Pear Recipe and a Few Sweet Holiday Reminders [video]

The holiday season can be brimming with joy, but it can also add to our stress. Find a moment of comforting self-care with these sweet and spiced poached pears.

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Easy Instant Pot Cacao and Cardamom Kheer Dessert Recipe
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Easy Instant Pot Cacao and Cardamom Kheer Desse...

Calling all chocolate lovers! This recipe is a decadent, easy-to-make, sweet-but-not-too-sweet version of traditional Indian rice pudding will have you coming back for more.

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Easy Instant Pot Cacao and Cardamom Kheer Dessert Recipe

Calling all chocolate lovers! This recipe is a decadent, easy-to-make, sweet-but-not-too-sweet version of traditional Indian rice pudding will have you coming back for more.

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Honoring These 4 Natural Cycles Is the Secret to a Successful Diet
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Honoring These 4 Natural Cycles Is the Secret t...

In Ayurveda, there's no one perfect diet. In fact, learning to shift your food choices along with your changing needs is essential to mastering great nutrition.

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Honoring These 4 Natural Cycles Is the Secret to a Successful Diet

In Ayurveda, there's no one perfect diet. In fact, learning to shift your food choices along with your changing needs is essential to mastering great nutrition.

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Late Summer Golden Chai Apple Crumble Recipe
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Late Summer Golden Chai Apple Crumble Recipe

Inspired by nature's seasonal plant-based offerings, this spicy-sweet apple crumble recipe is the perfect healthy and heavenly treat for late summer and early fall.

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Late Summer Golden Chai Apple Crumble Recipe

Inspired by nature's seasonal plant-based offerings, this spicy-sweet apple crumble recipe is the perfect healthy and heavenly treat for late summer and early fall.

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This Brothy Farro Kale Soup Recipe Is the Perfect Late Spring Meal
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This Brothy Farro Kale Soup Recipe Is the Perfe...

Light enough for kapha but still deeply nourishing to soothe and sustain pitta, this brothy farro kale soup recipe is the perfect follow up to your spring cleanse.

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This Brothy Farro Kale Soup Recipe Is the Perfect Late Spring Meal

Light enough for kapha but still deeply nourishing to soothe and sustain pitta, this brothy farro kale soup recipe is the perfect follow up to your spring cleanse.

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Ayurveda for Vegans and the Perfect Vegan Kitchari Recipe
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Ayurveda for Vegans and the Perfect Vegan Kitch...

There are many reasons for someone to choose veganis, with health and ethics at the top of the list. Explore Ayurveda's perspective on a vegan diet and enjoy a tasty vegan kitchari recipe. 

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Ayurveda for Vegans and the Perfect Vegan Kitchari Recipe

There are many reasons for someone to choose veganis, with health and ethics at the top of the list. Explore Ayurveda's perspective on a vegan diet and enjoy a tasty vegan kitchari recipe. 

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Food and Cooking

Ayurveda places great importance on promoting healthy digestion and elimination. This is partially because, when our digestion runs smoothly, our body can put more energy towards other areas that need its attention.

In Ayurveda, digestion is about much more than what we eat—we also digest thoughts, emotions, and experiences through an important part of the body called agni, or digestive fire.

To keep our agni functioning at its best, Ayurveda recommends eating seasonally fresh fruits and vegetables, and encourages us to take the doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) into consideration when planning meals.

  • A vata-balancing diet often focuses on warm, nourishing, and grounding foods.
  • By contrast, a pitta-balancing diet usually includes foods that are more energetically cooling and soothing.
  • A kapha-balancing diet might incorporate more foods that are hot, invigorating, and light in nature.

For more detailed dosha-specific tips and recommendations, visit our Ayurvedic Diet guide, which details the ins and outs of Ayurveda's approach to discovering the best and most supportive foods according to one's constitution, state of balance, time of year, and more.

From savory dishes to healthful desserts, Ayurveda has meal options for just about anyone. For more inspiration, be sure to check out our master list of Ayurvedic recipes, as well as the latest recipes on the blog.

How These Blogs Can Support Your Cooking Goals

This collection of blog posts is dedicated to teaching you about Ayurvedic cooking through easy-to-follow articles and videos. Written by Ayurvedic chefs, experts from the Ayurvedic community, and passionate and experienced members of our own staff who love creating and sharing tips for easy cooking the Ayurvedic way, these blogs will help you gain a better understanding of what goes into prepping and planning meals that will best support your overall health.

These blogs will cover a wide variety of topics that are key to understanding Ayurveda's philosophy on cooking the most balancing meals for you, including:

  • How to stay in balance during certain times of year with the right food choices.
  • Why some food combinations are more compatible than others.
  • The importance of including all six tastes (bitter, sweet, astringent, pungent, salty, and sour) in each meal when possible.
  • How to prepare food ahead of time to make cooking easier and support your overall health.
  • Why Ayurveda recommends against ingesting certain things that are popular in our modern culture (like ice water or leftovers!).
  • How what you eat affects your immune system and other areas of the body.
  • Ayurvedic perspectives on various foods and drinks (from fermented foods to honey, milk, apple cider vinegar, and coffee.)
  • How your mood and attentiveness can impact the way you prepare and digest food.

We know that in today's modern world, the hustle and bustle of daily live can make cooking every day seem challenging—let alone cooking with fresh, seasonal veggies. However, by visiting this page, you're taking a huge step in learning how to plan, prep, and cook delicious Ayurvedic meals with grace and ease from your very own kitchen.