by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Buckwheat isn’t actually a grain and isn’t related to wheat, so is a good gluten free option. Why it’s so good The vinaigrette, just softens the vegetables enough the remove the ‘raw edge’, but allows the them to maintain their crunchy goodness. Gluten...
by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Grilled or baked fruit makes an excellent breakfast for Kapha types. Kapha does well on a less substantial breakfast if the appetite isn’t substantial. The natural sugars in the pineapple will caramelise during grilling. Black pepper is warming and stimulating,...
by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Wheatgrass packs a real oxygen boosting punch for Kapha types When following Ayurvedic nutrition principles, raw foods are kept to a minimum as they can be more difficult to digest, especially if the digestive system is sluggish. By juicing vegetables or wheatgrass...
by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Nourishing Breakfast ‘Porridge’ Try other grain varieties for a warm, nourishing start to the day. Porridge doesn’t need to be oats. In fact oats are not suitable for everyone. Oat are very drying, so definitely not the best choice for Vata types...
by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Aubergine has astringent (drying) qualities therefore, great for Pitta and Kapha types. Vata – Substitute the aubergine for green beans, butternut squash or courgette. All of which work equally as well.The warming dish is not too pungent, although extra...
by Clare Bannister | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Raw Sprouted Buckwheat Granola I found this recipe in ‘Honestly Healthy’ – Eat with your body in mind, the alkaline way. By: Natasha Corrett and Vicki Edgson. It takes a little preparation, but is absolutely delicious and lasts for a few weeks in an...
