Ayurveda Recipes
Flourless Almond Cake with Lemon
Ingredients
2 cups (200g) almond flour
6 large eggs separated
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp lemon zest
4 Tbsp (60mil) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp pure almond extract (I just used vanilla)
1/2 cup of sliced almonds (topping)
Confectioner's sugar (dusting on the top)
Prepare
1.Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper, then coat the bottom and sides with butter.
2. Whip egg whites, by placing them in a stand mixer. Beat with whisk attachment at medium high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer to another bowl.
3. Then with attachment for egg yolks and 3/4 cup of sugar beat on medium-high until light and fluffy.
4. Sift 2 cups of almond flour in to egg yoke mixture and 1/2 tsp of salt, mix well.
5. add 2 tps of lemon zest, 4 tbsp of lemon juice, and 1 tsp almond extract, beat until well combined.
6. Fold in egg whites slowly and mix until no streaks remain. Transfer batter to cake pan.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sliced almonds right on top and bake for 20-25 minutes. Test center of the cake with toothpick, remove cake if it comes out clean. Place confectioner sugar when cooled and serving.
Beet's Ayurvedic Benefits
Taste (Rasa): Sweet (Madhura)
Virya (Potency): warming
Dhatu (Tissue): nourish blood
Vata: pacify
Pitta: general balance
Kapha: can aggravate
Cooked beets (steamed, roasted, or in soups) become soft, sweet, and much easier for the digestive fire to process. Pairing them with warming carminative spices like cumin, black pepper, ghee, or ginger optimizes absorption and prevents sluggishness
Herbs that Calm
Ashwagandha
The Ayurvedic herb helps to balance and regulate cortisol levels, the primary stress hormone. Typically taken as a capsule or tincture. Reduces anxiety and fights fatigue.
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Holy Basil
It is an adaptogen that supports the adrenal system and helps regulate cortisol production.
Often consumed in tea. Promotes a sense of calm and builds emotional stamina.
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Chamomile
Lemon Balm
This herb contains an antioxidant called apigenin, which binds to certain receptors in the brain to promote sleepiness and reduce anxiety. Consumed generally in steeped tea, and extract in capsules. Supports digestion, soothes a nervous stomach, improves sleep quality.
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Lemon Balm
Passionflower
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm increases levels of the calming neurotransmitter GABA, helping to reduce tension and anxiety.
The mint family herb can be taken as a tea, capsule or tincture. Eases nervous tension, soothes digestive issues and improves sleep quality.
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Passionflower
Passionflower
Passionflower
Ayurvedic Tips for Fall
Fall is Vata Season
Fall has the characteristics of being dry, windy, erratic, cool, subtle, and clear. It is also a time to slow down, become more quiet and favour simplicity.
Begin to bring in warmth, oiliness, deep nourishment, closeness in relationships, stability, greater routine, and groundedness.
Foods Best for Fall Season
Start to add foods with more protein, fat, warming, spices, and served hot.
Foods with sweet, sour, and salty tastes which are mushy and soft topped with ghee or oil.
Cooked grains are beneficial like oatmeal, tapioca, cream of rice, cream of wheat.
Add in more cooked or steam vegetables, soups, and stews (grounding and moisturizing.
Meat and eggs are balancing, as well as, nuts and seeds.
Fruits-cooked apples, avocados, dates, grapefruit, grapes, citrus fruits (sour-heating).
Vegetables-beets, carrots, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic.
Grains-brown Rice, quinoa, wheat, basmati rice, and amaranth.
Legumes-kidney beans, mung beans, toor dal, urad dal.
Dairy Products-butter, buttermilk, cheese, cream
Oils-almond oil, ghee, olive oil, and safflower oil.
Sweetners-honey, jaggary, maple syrup.
Spices-anise, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, rosemary, ginger, turmeric.
Meats (warming)-beef, pork, chicken, and duck.
Fall Nourishing Activities
Daily Abhyanga (self massage) with warm sesame or almond oil before bathing.
Perform exercises which are slower and are grounding.
Instigate more routine in your life with eating, sleeping, exercise, and other activities.
Allow more time for rest to calm the nervous system and reduce travel and unfamiliar situations.
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