Maharishi Ayurveda Blog

The term "comfort food" is a misnomer. Rich sauces, cakes and ice cream might give you temporary pleasure, but in the long run they are more likely to lead to discomfort. Think of that the next time you reach for the potato chips or candy bars in the middle of the night!

Genuine comfort food is food that satisfies you, while providing you with goodness and nutritional value. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, these foods should be nurturing, wholesome and intelligent. "Intelligent" in this sense refers to the ability of the food to carry nature's intelligence to the body and mind. Known as …

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Almonds are the oldest and most widely grown of all the world’s nut crops. They are the seeds of a fruit tree that is related to plums and apricots. Whole almonds are eaten raw or toasted, while almond oil is used in cosmetics and massage oils. Almonds are also highly regarded in Ayurveda for their nutritional value and Vata-pacifying effect.

What's in the Almonds?

Worried about gaining weight, many people stay away from nuts and seeds because of their fat content. However, if eaten in moderate quantities, almonds provide several essential nutrients. For one, they are 20% protein. If you …

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In our earlier article "Add Beans, (Legumes) & Dahl to your Diet for a Low-Fat Protein Boost" we talked about the value of adding legumes to the diet, here we follow up with some great simple recipes to help you introduce legumes to your diet in a healthy way. YUM!

Fresh Bean Sprout Soup

Ingredient List (Serves four)

• 1 carrot chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 sticks of celery chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 Tbls. Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain seeds (available at Indian grocery stores)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 inch fresh ginger minced
• 3 cups fresh …