Detoxifying Cleanse-a hint of the soluble and insoluble fibers in mung bean that literally scrape your colon clean. The humble and bland little bean is your passport to enjoy the rich and exotic flavors of India. Mung bean is a versatile legume that absorbs flavors of other spices and herbs, retaining their purity and vibrancy. They offer a mesmerizing bellyfull of contentment; a bowlful of satisfaction that could become addictive. While it fills your belly you'll also enjoy many health and...
~Honey to sooth a cough~ Honey proves a better option for childhood cough than OTCs Playing to the sweet spot of Egyptian tongues more than 5,000 years ago, honey is the world's oldest sweetener. Still valued for its natural goodness, the golden elixir is recognized today for its exceptional antioxidant qualities, which make it an immunity-boosting powerhouse with antiviral and antibacterial capabilities. Researchers in a Penn State University College of Medicine study found honey more...
Five Cooling Practices to Tame the Fires of Pitta. Summer is underway. Make sure to stay cool to keep pitta dosha in check.
Did you know that Pitta has five fires? In Ayurveda, the pitta dosha-being the elements of fire and water-has five fires or functions. These five forms of agni or fire all serve to provide or promote active transformation on some level in mind and body.
These five fires are called Sadhaka (intelligence/light of the mind), Alochaka (sight/visual perception), Pachaka...
Star fruit: Vitamin C, antioxidants, flavonoids and fiber. Vegan Mochi Cake: dairy-, eggs-, and refined sugar-free from Peace Cafe, Honolulu.
Masumi Muramatsu
Honolulu, HI
Posted Date : 02-09-2015
Credited to: Peace Cafe
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High content of Folic Acid, Mono-Saturated (Omega 3 fatty acids) fats, Vitamins(K, C, E, B5, B6), Potassium, Proteins, Anti-Oxidants, and Fiber. Regular consumption promotes cardio-vascular health by reducing cholesterol and providing one with healthy fatty acids.
Masumi Muramatsu
Honolulu HI, U.S.A.
Posted Date : 08-09-2015
Credited to: Herbal Sanjeevani
Website: http://herbalsanjeevani.com/ayurveda-in-our-daily-lives-avocado/
In this Vata time of the year, ALMOND MILK can be a delicious, nutritious milk source. Almonds are quite high in vitamin E, and a very good source of magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, as well as phosphorus. Industrial almond milk, however, is not as good for you. It is not only loaded with chemicals and preservatives, but also the few almonds in it are pasteurized and unsoaked. The good news is, making your own almond milk is really easy! MAKING ALMOND MILK - Soak about 1 cup of...
AYUVEDIC TIP:
Autumn is a season of deficiency and change, provoking higher stress levels. As leaves fall, nourishing seasonal foods like pumpkin and nutmeg to soothe the nervous system help us weather the change. Cooked pumpkins are soft and comforting. Both sedatives, pumpkin and nutmeg together reduce stress. According to Ayurveda, keeping the nervous system stable through fall is our number one tool for maintaining strong immunity and staying healthy. In fall when the temperature starts to...
Taro, or Karo in traditional Hawaiian language, is a vegetable rich in history and cultural significance. Hawaiian lore tells the story of the Sky father Wakea and his Daughter Ho'ohokukalani who birthed a stillborn child. The chld was buried near their home. A stalk shot up from this place growing into a large plant with deep roots. This plant was named Haloanaka which means "long stalk tembling." Eventually, a second child was born to Wakea and Ho'ohokukalani, this child became human and from...
Ho'olono Offering Effective Hawaiian Herbal Remedies on Kauai
Noni, Morinda citrifolia, has been used extensively in folk medicine by Polynesians for over 2,000 years. Noni is a traditional food and medicine in many tropical areas including the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. Ancient Hawaiians used Noni fruit for both internal and topical applications. Noni is still used by the local population in Hawaii for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart health...
Making the most of Maui's island abundance
Outside my home sits an ulu tree, also known as breadfruit. Though the base of the tree is in my neighbor's yard, the branches extend out past the sidewalk and into the street. Looking up I see fruit the size of my head hanging like christmas ornaments from its squiggly arms waving their large leaves like Dr. Suess Rooster tails in the Midday sun. BOOM! a ripe one frees itself from the branch and falls meeting its previously liberated cousins on the...