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Useful, curative and beneficial – buttermilk is one versatile leftover you can consume in various ways for taste as well as health. Below are some facts and benefits of buttermilk…

Let’s begin with what buttermilk actually is. While many confuse it with a yogurt-and-water whip (lassi), buttermilk is actually the liquid left after you churn butter from cream. While it’s still a concept the world is slowly coming home too, traditional buttermilk is very common in Indian and Asian households and equally well-known amongst the dairy farmers of the world.

Khichadi is a traditional Indian dish that is both nutritious and easy for the body to digest. It is loaded with spices that cater to the balancing of all three doshas in Ayurveda, and is perhaps the most common staple in the practice due to its ability to improve overall health and detoxify the body. This is also a naturally gluten-free meal for those that are avoiding gluten in their diet. The combination of rice and lentils with ghee, spices and vegetables make this a balanced, beneficial and wholesome meal.

What You Will Need

Rainbows are auspicious and always a delight to see, especially after a rainy day. The primary colors that comprise the rainbow -- red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—can be seen all around us in the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the art we enjoy and of course, in nature.

The Yoga of Eating

From morning until nightfall and sometimes beyond, the practice of eating can either be done consciously or unconsciously. When done without awareness, eating can contribute to symptoms of dis-ease in the body, but if approached with care and conscious attention, eating can be yet another way to practice yoga.

What Should You Juice?

The answer to this question is absolutely a personal preference. Ideally, you’ll juice nutrient rich fruits and veggies. You can juice just one type or several to create combinations that taste great and provide tons of healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Recipes that combine fruits and veggies are very popular amongst juicing fanatics. By combining lower sugar veggies with nutrient-dense, sweet fruits, you can make juice that balances tasty sweetness with the important nutrients found in veggies and raw spices.

Are you looking for your next big adventure? If so, why not start with your dinner plate? Exploring a plant-based diet may not sound all too adventurous, but it certainly can be. Preparing mouthwatering plant-based meals is far from boring; as I’ve grown older, I’ve become more and more creative in the kitchen, solely with the help of plant-based flavors. More importantly, I’ve lived on a plant-based diet my entire life, and have witnessed the numerous health benefits firsthand.

The pomegranate is native to Iran and grows wild there today. It was first cultivated approximately 6,000 years ago. Because it is a hearty fruit that is easily transported, it soon became known in regions where it could not be grown. It was recorded in the Bible and Greek writings, was popular in ancient Egypt and has been prized in India since the 1^st century. The fruit was used medicinally in ancient times and early practitioners divided the fruit into three juice types: sweet, winey and acid.

Veggie Sushi Roll (Vegan)

*Serves 2-4 people

Summer is the perfect time for sushi; with no oven needed, you can stay cool in the kitchen and still create a tasty meal. This recipe will give you the basics to make cut rolls, known as Maki, which is the type of roll that we traditionally think of as “sushi”. You can put anything you like as the filling, but for this recipe I used avocado, cucumber, and carrot. Feel free to experiment with sauces, too! Mixing Sriracha with some vegan mayo creates an excellent spicy topping or dipping sauce.

There is no denying that garlic is bursting with medicinal benefits as long as it’s consumed crushed and raw…

Lentils with Roasted Beets and Tomato