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Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic - The Characteristics...

From the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda comes a deep understanding of food that reaches far beyond our knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Food is more...

Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic - The Characteristics...

From the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda comes a deep understanding of food that reaches far beyond our knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Food is more...

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The Seven Dhatus: Understanding the Basics of H...

At the heart of Ayurveda lies a deep understanding of the five elements (air, earth, fire, water, and space/ether), the three gunas (characteristics of nature that include sattva/purity, rajas/motion, and...

The Seven Dhatus: Understanding the Basics of H...

At the heart of Ayurveda lies a deep understanding of the five elements (air, earth, fire, water, and space/ether), the three gunas (characteristics of nature that include sattva/purity, rajas/motion, and...

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The Health Benefits of Cardamom

What is Cardamom? Native to India, Bhutan, Nepal and Indonesia, cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) is a member of the ginger and turmeric family. Like saffron and vanilla, it is one of...

The Health Benefits of Cardamom

What is Cardamom? Native to India, Bhutan, Nepal and Indonesia, cardamom (Elettaria Cardamom) is a member of the ginger and turmeric family. Like saffron and vanilla, it is one of...

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The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is probably the most popular spice in the world. Dating back to ancient Egypt, humans have been using it to bring sweet-spicy flavor and delicate, heart-warming...

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is probably the most popular spice in the world. Dating back to ancient Egypt, humans have been using it to bring sweet-spicy flavor and delicate, heart-warming...

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The Health Benefits of Nutmeg

Nutmeg is yet another wonderful spice with benefits that extend beyond its heavenly flavor and aroma. Its medicinal use dates back to the 12th century. Traditionally, many used it to...

The Health Benefits of Nutmeg

Nutmeg is yet another wonderful spice with benefits that extend beyond its heavenly flavor and aroma. Its medicinal use dates back to the 12th century. Traditionally, many used it to...

tamarind pods growing on a tree

The Health Benefits of Tamarind

Where do I find Tamarind? If you enjoy Indian, Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine, you’ve probably had the pleasure of devouring tamarind (Tamarindus Indica). Its unmistakable sweet and sour flavor...

The Health Benefits of Tamarind

Where do I find Tamarind? If you enjoy Indian, Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine, you’ve probably had the pleasure of devouring tamarind (Tamarindus Indica). Its unmistakable sweet and sour flavor...