There's nothing like a glass of juice on a hot day! It's refreshing, cooling, and darn delicious at the same time. Here at Basmati, we're all about making fresh, natural juices. Do you know why? It’s hard to believe that juice bottling companies would make a product that's dangerous. The process of making juice should be fairly simple:

I see many of my patients are living a healthy lifestyle and eating a plant-based diet.  It is especially important for me to make sure that these patients have enough of the essential mineral: iron.  I can determine if a patient is low in iron by looking at the size of their red blood cells, levels of iron circulating in the blood as well as the body’s storage of a form of iron called ferritin.

Japanese Yams are worlds above plain old potatoes in both taste and nutrition. Pop one in the oven and you’ve got an instant fall lunch that will warm you up in seconds flat.

Flower essences have been around since the end of the nineteenth century and can help heal a number of emotional situations, such as fear, shock, jealousy, and even hatred. Perhaps the most influential person in the field of flower therapy was English physician Dr. Edward Bach, who came up with one of the first healing systems that utilized flower therapy. Thus, Bach Remedies was born - an alternative to traditional medicine that was simple, safe, and natural.

Excellent health involves many variables and factors like proper nutrition, regular exercise, spending quality time with loved ones and/or engaging in some type of fun recreation activity. However, one of the most important factors in having vibrant health is rest and deep relaxation. Our modern, industrial lives are busier than ever with many of us skipping out on getting enough quality sleep.

This is one chocolate pudding recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel good! The avocado acts as the creamy base of the pudding, providing both thickness and nutrients, while the cocoa powder and coconut milk give it that signature pudding flavor. Subtle notes of cinnamon and vanilla combine with the sweetener to round out this unexpected dessert.  

Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Vegan)

*Serves 4

Supplies:

Blender

Ingredients:

2 large avocados

Carving Pumpkins? Save Your Seeds!

Aum (OM): A simple chant that can heal on the physical, spiritual and metaphysical planes…

Picture an enlightened yogi and you might envisage a peaceful face, calm and serene surroundings and the chanting of ‘Aum’ in the background. But why ‘Aum,’ pray tell? The reasons are many, and you are free to choose the ones that find a home in your beliefs.

Sweet potatoes have gained a reputation of being healthier for you than white potatoes, and this is 100% true. Although both kinds of potatoes have similar profiles when it comes to carbohydrates and protein, their nutrient profile is very different.

Mealtime Meditation Achieved in Three Steps

You have the ability to turn each meal into a gift for yourself. It’s a simple yet powerful practice that can change your relationship with food, improve your digestion, and enhance the balance in your life.