food as medicine

Aloe Vera is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. This herb is fantastic for digestion, inflammation and overall gut health. 

I eat almost everything with my hands. The few exceptions include soup and chocolate mousse, but generally, all foods are finger food to me.

It may just be because I'm Indian and it's culturally normal to eat with my hands. Also, I've never been taught by my parents to use a knife and fork, and any foray into cutlery-use was either experimental or necessitated by circumstances. Like that time I attended an etiquette course and was flabbergasted that while the instructors thought to teach me about cutlery, they failed to mention that not all cultures fit within this "norm."

If you frequent Japanese restaurants as much as me, you know how delicious miso soup is. If you want to save a buck, or eat at home for a change, this is the recipe for you. It should make about 4 servings and will literally take 15 minutes to make. You never want to cook miso soup too long because otherwise the seaweed will turn to mush. Also, feel free to double or halve this recipe to make the desired amount you're looking for. Don't feel bad about making or eating too much though: This recipe is only around 22 calories per serving!

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Edible Education 101 is a weekly lecture series at the University of California Berkeley that assembles renowned food experts to discuss food and its role in our survival. Sub-titled “The Rise and Future of the Food Movement,” Edible Education 101 is offered through the UC’s Haas School of Business. Limited seats are free to members of the public who also may register to hear lectures streamed online. The course is in its sixth year.

Cold? Cough? Stomach a bit upset? Make a ginger garlic broth that you can sip as a soup, or have with rice to detoxify your system and heal yourself with these Ayurvedic ‘heating’ herbs.

Imagine a tree that cures almost anything that ails you. If there were ever a tree, Moringa oleifera – or drumstick tree - would be it. Referred to as the “miracle tree,” Moringa is used by Ayurveda practitioners to help prevent about 300 different diseases in patients. From the leaves to the bark, the tree can be used for medicinal purposes. Native to South Asia, Moringa is commonly used in curries and stews. It can be ground into a paste, powder, or enjoyed as a tea. It is so healthy, in fact, that it is said to be more nutritious than kale.

While plums have been around for eons, science has now heralded them as a super-food – bursting with vital nutrients and packed with disease-fighting properties. Read on to learn some of their awesome health benefits…

As someone living in Boulder, Colorado, consulting a Naturopathic Doctor for health issues (be they acute or chronic) is as common as going for a hike, seeing an acupuncturist, attending a yoga class, or attending a meditation retreat. We as a city tend to lean towards natural and holistic healing as a rule.