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Jul 31 2020 
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the ancient Hindu science of healing and rejuvenation that has been around for over 5,000 years. Etymologically, Āyur means life while Veda means sacred wisdom. The purpose of Ayurveda is to restore the balance of the mind and body through the use of herbal medicine, a proper diet, physical exercise, and meditation, among others.
The ancient Hindus had a clear knowledge of the role that plants play in treating and curing diseases while in the west we are just starting to really comprehend that it is whole foods, and not the ultra-processed food-like stuff we find in supermarkets isles, what truly provides our bodies with essential nutrients for life, for good health!
As we have mentioned in previous blogs, with every bite you take you are either healing your body and promoting health, or you are poisoning your body and promoting disease. Once we are aware of what’s at risk, it’s easier to follow a sustainable healthy diet.
The recipe of the day is an AyurvedicDetox Tea that is packed with pure goodness that your body craves! We used Panela Ancient Cane/ Jaggery powder to enhance the flavor and to add an extra nutritional punch! Learn more! Benefits
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 3 bags of green tea
- 6 packets of Panela Ancient Cane = Jaggery powder
- Sliced turmeric
- Sliced ginger
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice
Instructions:
- Boil the water.
- Simmer all the ingredients -except the Ancient cane and the lemon juice- for at least 5 minutes.
- Strain.
Add the Ancient Cane and the lemon juice. Stir and enjoy!
We want you to remember that building healthy lifelong eating habits is a choice you can make now and we want to challenge you to make it happen. Do you accept the challenge?
Namaste!
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Jul 17 2020 
Currently on Staycation
This year, many people had to cancel their summer vacation plans due to a pandemic that took the world by surprise. But focusing on the bright side is always the best thing you can do when adversity knocks on your door. Staying at home for summer isn’t that bad, and there are many activities that you can do safely even if your town is still on lockdown, just get creative, have fun, enjoy the present, and be responsible (wear a surgical face mask when needed). Do you need some ideas? Exercise, sunbathe, cook new recipes, play table games with your loved ones, paint, read, learn something new, etc. The list is endless… really!
If you are still daydreaming about Bahamas or Hawaii, we can’t help you teleport there, but our recipe of the day might… It will make you feel amazing, it will nourish your body, and it will cool you down this summer. The ingredients are whole foods packed with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, good carbs, and protein.
It’s healthy and delicious!
It’s a tropical – paradise popsicle!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut water (substitute with Greek yogurt for some protein)
- 3 – 4 packets Panela Ancient Cane
- 1 peeled orange
- ½ cup pineapple
- ½ cup mango
- ½ banana
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions:
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
- Taste and adjust if necessary.
- Fold in chia seeds if you decided not to blend these ones with the other ingredients.
- Pour the mixture in the popsicle molds.
Freeze for about 6 hours and enjoy!
