Dada Shivananda is a renunciate monk of the Ananda Marga order, dedicating his life to social service and teaching people about practices that evolve body, mind and soul. He has two decades of experience with delicious vegetarian food that is also healing.
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Continue ReadingUpma is a suitable way to start your busy day full of healthy vegetables, prepared with effortlessly available everyday ingredients. Take a few minutes to cook and assemble this wholesome South Indian breakfast. I remember my mother preparing this breakfast early in the morning before going to work daily. “Uppuma,” as pronounced in Southern India, is possibly the most common breakfast option in most Indian households, right up there with dosa and idli. Also known as suji ka upma or uppittu, this South Indian breakfast is widespread throughout India. Today this classic upma recipe requires no fancy ingredients, and you…
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Have a warm Ginger bath: The ginger’s essence and aromatic fragrances will aid to open the lung’s pores, improving circulation, and promoting warmth. The ideal option for whatever ails you. This ginger bath potion does wonders in the waning days of winter. A Simple Ginger Tea: requires a 1-thumb size…
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Continue ReadingTriple Ginger Cookies! Vata dosha is pacified by foods that are sweet, sour, or salty. Here are some sweet cookies to accompany your tea and bath. Makes about four dozen. Mince the ginger as if trying to turn it into a paste. Feel free to experiment with smoked sea salt and…
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According to Ayurveda, one of the secrets to a healthy life is to “eat only when you are hungry” This recipe, Digestor Ginger, consists of a slice of ginger, lime, and rock salt and is suitable as an appetizer. So the next time you do not feel hungry before a…
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Continue ReadingPandan (screwpine leaf) rice starch balls called (Ondeh Ondeh or onde onde). Made from fragrant and aromatic pandan herbal leaves mixed with sticky rice flour and coconut sugar rolled in freshly grated coconut. Awesome mouth-watering snack. Pandan leaves are from the Asian region, and you can buy the essence online,…
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Continue ReadingChunky Pineapple Chutney Recipe is delicious and absolutely sumptuous with minimal cooking. Pineapple chunks are tossed in a South Indian tadka ( iron wok) with curry leaves along, fragrant local spices Sri Lankan cinnamon, South Indian cardamom, some chili flakes, and paprika powder to slightly increase the “hotness of chutney”. You can…
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Continue ReadingKuzu system balance: This is a macrobiotic aid to balance out the entire system and cure any gut bacteria imbalance. Kuzu: Is made from a root plant called Pueraria Lobata root originating in volcanic lands. You find them in most health stores as a rock starch in Europe, usually dissolved in…
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Continue ReadingHere comes the beneficial power of chickpea to naturally prevent and eliminate: Dark Spots, Leukoderma, Vitiligo, Sebum Production, Skin Wrinkles, Acne, Blemish-free skin, Youthful Skin, and here is much more to know of this humble chickpea. Everything we eat transforms into cells, and in our body, it’s a magical affair this…
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The edible nopal cactus, called Nopales in Mexico, is traditionally used as a vegetable and eaten with tortillas in Mexico. In Mexico, it is common to make juice, jams, and even tea from cacti. You can also eat the prickly pear fruit, a small, rounded, and often colorful part of…
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Continue ReadingDada asked me, are we going to have lunch? We will go out for lunch and no need to bother you. Then Dada said, “It’s no bother at all, will be a pleasure to prepare lunch for us.” A regular working day turned into a beautiful day with a lunch…
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Continue ReadingLove making this recipe for my friends. This particular Emperor´s Kurma is a unique South Indian Fusion preparation. The coconut milk, lemongrass, nutmeg, and mace give this Kurma special touch instead of yogurt or milk cream. In India, each state makes Kurma uniquely their way. In different parts of India,…
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Continue ReadingThere are many health benefits to including carob in your diet. Carob is great for persons with high blood pressure because it is naturally high in fiber and has no caffeine. It’s also a pleasant dietary addition or chocolate substitute for folks who want to lose weight because of its…
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Gomukhasana or Cow’s Head Posture is a seated pose in yoga. The name is derived from the Sanskrit terms ‘Go’ which means cow, ‘Mukha’ which means face or head, and ‘Asana’ for pose or posture. This posture is practiced for pranayama (breath control exercise), and for meditation. This pose is…
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Continue Reading“EAT your FOOD as your MEDICINE or else you have to EAT your MEDICINE as your FOOD” Sprouted essence bread is a very old recipe made during the biblical days, the era of Christ, where it was medicinal and traditional curative food for the old, frail, anemic, and for those…
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Continue ReadingBasmati rice Chickpea stir fry is a simple recipes for lunch or dinner. It’s nourishing and yummy. Chickpeas will fill you up and has substantial nutrition. Try it ,you will love how easy and fast the process is.
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Continue ReadingLupin cheese is a deliciously salty and savory vegan cheese made from Lupin beans. This versatile cheese can be used as a dip, antipasto, or salad topping instead of a regular soft cheese spread. To prepare it, you must strain the beans, rinse, and drain several times to eliminate the…
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Continue ReadingA Venezuelan favorite made even healthier, this Vegan version is as delicious as the original Cachapa.
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Continue ReadingYou’ll adore this “Pudding Halwa” made of besan (chickpea flour). Known as “Besan Ka Halwa”, it is a wonderful Indian Asian delicacy that is quick and easy to make. Chickpea flour, often known as gram flour or besan, is readily available in Indian and Asian markets. The flour is made…
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Continue ReadingChickpea cheese is a smooth, creamy vegan cheese with an addictive umami cheese flavor. Chickpea flour is endowed with vitamin B and is high in protein. This recipe for chickpea cheese is nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, and grain-free, making it perfect for individuals suffering from autoimmune gut conditions or simply anyone looking…