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Chyawanprash Cookies

by John Douillard on September 5, 2018 | 2 Comments

Re-printed with permission from the Himalayan Institute. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 2 cups dark brown sugar or coconut sugar 2 eggs 1 jar (1.1 pounds) of Chyawanprash 5 cups organic white flour 3 teaspoons aluminum-free baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In […]

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DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 2: Moisturizer

by John Douillard on March 15, 2018 | 1 Comment

In Part 1 of this series, I discussed home recipes for cleansing and toning the skin, how to determine your Ayurvedic skin type, and how to adjust your skin care recipe accordingly. In Part 2, I will share my favorite Ayurvedic beauty concoctions for moisturizing your skin. According to Ayurveda, following the same principles as […]

Categories: DIY Ayurveda, Recipes, Skin Health Tagged: amalaki, Brahmi, skin health, turmeric

DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 1: Cleanser & Mask

by John Douillard on March 8, 2018 | 13 Comments

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I often write about how to restore the function of the inner skin: the epithelium that lines the heart, gut, lungs, and arteries, but today, I want to discuss how to care for the outer skin, the skin that covers our bodies. Aside from affecting how we look, the outer skin also functions as a […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, DIY Ayurveda, Recipes, Skin Health Tagged: amalaki, neem, skin health, triphala, turmeric

Gallbladder Health: Food and Recipes

by John Douillard on January 23, 2018 | 60 Comments

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In today’s world, gallbladder concerns have become rather common, and are quite costly. The removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is the most common elective abdominal surgery in America, with over 750,000 surgeries per year. Without insurance, this procedure typically costs $10,000-$20,000, varying by state and hospital. Worldwide, one of four women over 60 years of […]

Categories: Digestion & Elimination, Recipes Tagged: ayurvedic detox, coconut oil, digestive health, ghee, liver health

Rhubarb & Watermelon Fruit Salad

by John Douillard on June 15, 2016 | 2 Comments

Recipe and photo by Emma Frisch Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Yield: 6-8 A bright, tangy and honey-sweetened salad that you’ll want to pass around in one jar, with umpteen forks. Ingredients: Rhubarb – 1 pound, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces Watermelon – 2 cups, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes Maple Syrup – 1/4 […]

Categories: Recipes Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge

What’s So Amazing About Kitchari?

by John Douillard on March 21, 2016 | 31 Comments

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Above all other Indian meals, there is one which is considered to help facilitate spiritual growth. It is the Ayurvedic detox food – but it can also be found on many dinner tables on a normal day, as it is loved for other reasons, as well. Kitchari, pronounced kich-ah-ree and sometimes spelled khichadi or khichdi, […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Diet and Seasonal Eating, DIY Ayurveda, Recipes Tagged: ayurvedic detox, ghee

Mexican Squash Mash

by John Douillard on December 5, 2015 | 7 Comments

Ingredients: 1 winter squash, such as acorn or butternut 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ½ tsp powdered) ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp chili powder ½ tsp oregano, powdered (or 1 tsp fresh) 1 tsp garlic, minced ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup corn, fresh (if using frozen, thaw completely) ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional) […]

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Life is Simple Mung Bean Chili

by John Douillard on December 5, 2015 | 4 Comments

Mung Bean Chili

Ingredients: ½ cup yellow mung dahl beans, uncooked 1½ cups water (or homemade sodium-free vegetable broth) 15 oz can tomatoes, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ½ tsp powdered) 1 tsp oregano, dried 1 tsp garlic, minced ¼ cup onion, diced ½ tsp paprika 1 pinch cayenne ¼ cup guacamole ½ cup cilantro, freshly chopped […]

Categories: Recipes Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge

Try Ayurvedic Veggie “Turkey” this Thanksgiving

by John Douillard on December 5, 2015 | 6 Comments

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Every Thanksgiving, my wife Ginger makes this amazing vegetarian turkey that is unlike any other meat substitute you’ll ever have. I love it because, not only is it incredibly tasty, it’s completely simple and non-processed – the essence of what I teach folks about diet. The fewer processed, packaged foods we include in our diets, […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, DIY Ayurveda, Recipes Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, coconut oil, ghee

Magical Root Vegetable and Maple Gratin

by John Douillard on November 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Recipe and photo by Emma Frisch Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Yield: About 6-8 side servings Allergens: dairy Ingredients: Leek – 1 leek Root vegetables – 6 cups thinly sliced and evenly sized root vegetables, such as: carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, kohlrabi, beets, daikon radishes, and even broccoli or cauliflower. Thyme – […]

Categories: Recipes Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge

Delicata Squash & Kale Pie

by John Douillard on November 1, 2015 | 4 Comments

Recipe and photo by Emma Frisch Ingredients: Delicata squash – 1 delicata squash Butter or Ghee – 1 tbs. for sauteing + 3 tbs. melted for brushing Onion – 1 small onion, sliced Kale – 2 cups shredded kale Whole wheat phyllo dough – 4 sheets of whole wheat phyllo dough, or 6 for a […]

Categories: Recipes Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge

Lemon, Pistachio and Ginger Granola

by John Douillard on November 1, 2015 | 1 Comment

Recipe and photo by Emma Frisch Ingredients: Lemon – Zest of 3 lemons Lemon Juice – Juice of 3 lemons Ginger – 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger Maple Syrup – 3/4 cup Ghee – 1/2 cup (melted) Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon Oats – 5 cups rolled oats Golden flax seeds – 2/3 cups golden […]

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