The Astringent Taste is called kashaya in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Earth bringing the qualities cool, dry, and heavy.

Bitter Taste is called tikta in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Ether bringing the qualities cool, light, and dry.

When cooked with the right combination of ingredients, red lentils can make such a soft and easily digestible meal.

Pungent taste is called Katu in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Fire and Air providing the qualities of hot, dry, and light.

Nectarines are ideal for Summer. They’re so juicy and loaded with fiber providing hydration and a moisturized digestive tract.

Going to a gathering at the beach and want to bring something cool & refreshing so I put together this cooling Cucumber & Fennel Salad.

SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.

Sour taste is called Amla in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Fire providing the qualities of liquid, heating, oily & light.

The SWEET taste is called Madhura in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Water providing the qualities heavy, cooling, and oily.

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.

Here is a quick little remedy for Acute Indigestion. Three easy, readily available ingredients that can help provide instant relief.

If you’re dealing with a challenged digestive system in the morning and feeling a bit nauseous, there's definitely an Ayurvedic solution!

The Winter Solstice will soon be here ushering in the coldest, darkest days of the year.

Golden Cauliflower soup is a great way to support a women's progesterone levels.

Highly revered in Ayurveda, ghee is prized for its many medicinal properties.

Our medicine for this Vata season will be to adjust & attune our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for this energetic & physical shift.

Kitchari, the traditional Ayurvedic mono-meal, is one of the few foods that is both nourishing to the body and highly benefits digestion.

Making sure you take the time and steps to properly CHILL OUT, literally and figuratively, will help keep you smiling all Summer long.

Cardamom Limeade is a great way to cool off without disrupting the digestive fire.

Cilantro is a mighty herbal ally for your mind, tummy & skin for this highly rajasic moment on Earth.