by Susan Pulley | Jan 29, 2019 | Food and nutrition/voeding
Here’s a plant that refuses to be ignored, despite its commonplace presence. Urtica dioica, or as you probably first encountered it, the stinging nettle plant you unknowingly brushed up against on your early adventures off the path in the woods. The top growth of the...
by Susan Pulley | Jan 15, 2019 | Food and nutrition/voeding
When they first hear the Ayurveda rule “Don’t heat honey”, it comes as quite a shock for most people. Nearly everyone has put honey in their tea or followed recipes using honey as a “healthy” substitute for sugar. But if you’ve hung out around Ayurveda even briefly,...
by Susan Pulley | Jan 3, 2019 | Food and nutrition/voeding
In a word, yes. But by following 2 simple rules you can avoid most problems with honey. “Honey when used after cooking it kills (tissue)” – this is the statement from Sutrasthana chapter 5 in the Astanga Hrdayam (one of the Ayurvedic medical textbooks). Not...
by Susan Pulley | Jun 7, 2018 | Food and nutrition/voeding, Recipes
Try this Ayurvedic smoothie to help balance your body. No matter what your current digestion issues, there is a smoothie here that can help! Basic Recipe Chop and place these in a steam basket: Two carrots 1 beetroot 4 apples A few large green leaves, like snijbeet...
by Susan Pulley | Feb 28, 2018 | Food and nutrition/voeding
ATMA-AYURVEDA AYURVEDA NUTRITION Susan Pulley, Food & Nutrition/voeding 4 November 2017 Do’s & Don’ts Get a general diet to reduce ama and prepare you to work in consultations & treatments. AYURVEDA NUTRITION- Do’s & Don’ts Food & Nutrition/voeding...
by Susan Pulley | Sep 23, 2017 | Food and nutrition/voeding, Herbs, Recipes
ATMA-AYURVEDA Fenugreek! Did you get it right? (If you’re not getting quizzes in the newsletter – sign up here.) This amazing little seed is too often overlooked. Not on my watch! It’s your best friend in spring. When the Kapha starts to melt (and...
