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Embracing Pitta Season
As we move closer to summer here in beautiful Virginia Beach, we can feel that warmth beginning to settle in. The days grow longer, the sun lingers a little later in the evening, and many of us naturally feel drawn outdoors, whether that means walks on the beach, evenings by the bay, or simply soaking…
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Cumin: A Quiet Superstar of the Ayurvedic Kitchen
Welcome to Spice Saturday, a space where we explore the wisdom of individual spices and how they support balance in the body through the lens of Ayurveda. Cumin is a staple spice in culinary traditions around the world. In Ayurveda, it’s considered something of a superstar because of its ability to support balance for all…
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Ritucharya : Living in Rhythm With the Seasons
If you’ve been following along with the Balance in Every Bite series, you’ve probably seen me use the word Ritucharya. In Ayurveda, Ritucharya simply means living in harmony with the seasons. At its core, Ritucharya is about paying attention to what is happening around us, the weather, the temperature, the energy of the season, and…
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Ginger: The Universal Healer
Welcome to Spice Saturday, a space where we explore the wisdom of individual spices and how they support balance in the body through the lens of Ayurveda. Growing up, the ginger I knew was the powdered form, used in gingerbread cake, pumpkin pie, and my mom’s spice cake. Fresh ginger didn’t enter my life until…
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Turmeric: Where Nourishment Meets Ancient Wisdom
Turmeric is, in many ways, an essential, almost sacred, spice in Ayurveda. Why is this so? Because it has the ability to support balance in the body, nourish the mind, and, for me, serves as a bridge to ancient traditions of health and well-being. Ayurvedic Profile A Personal Beginning Turmeric was always present in my…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Food Happiness 