There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal! Remember what it felt like eating your grand-mother’s cooking during a family gathering? The delicious smells coming from the kitchen would make your heart burst with happiness and your mouth water. Every bite of the food was like an explosion of delicious flavors, that made [...]
Actually, it’s never a good time to go on a diet… but right now, it’s even less of a good idea! I’ve been watching a bit of television lately and every year around this time, we’re bombarded with diet commercials! That’s because, every year, losing weight is at the [...]
Do you reward yourself with foods? Many years ago, I was working with a client who was really struggling with cravings. She’d say, “I’d be so good during the day and then in the evening, I’d crave pizza for dinner.” I asked her where she thought this was coming from. She [...]
Choose compassion over beating yourself up. What do you do when you have cravings? Do you give in and beat yourself up afterwards? Making the healthiest food choices every single time can be challenging. Especially if you’re stressed out at work or life throws a curveball at you! It’s so natural [...]
I thought I’d end up in the hospital. The searing burning pain in my stomach woke me up from a tormented sleep. My sheets were soaked with sweat, yet I was shivering. I was so scared that I contemplated calling 911 to take me to the emergency room. An indignant voice [...]
How an Ayurvedic Lifestyle helped me be a better business owner For me, having my own business is the American dream come true! It’s my Black American father’s dream come true! I’m extremely proud to be a female business owner and I’m proud of all the women out there doing the [...]
What is balance anyway? In Ayurveda, balance is not just a state you reach at the end of some journey. It’s an experience you can have at any moment. You only need to be present long enough to recognize how your environment disturbs you. And know what you can do to [...]
Manage your cravings with these 10 tips The holidays are usually a time when cravings are intense! It can be quite stressful, when you’re trying to keep a healthy eating regimen. Old habits come back running, and temptation is strong! Don’t fret, I’ve put together some of my 10 best tips [...]
Buckwheat, an excellent grain for weight loss Buckwheat pancakes are lighter than the traditional pancakes. Ayurvedic Medicine considers buckwheat light, and uses it when people have Kapha-type imbalances, like weight gain. In France, the crêpe, a lighter and thinner version of a pancake, is traditionally made with buckwheat for both savory [...]
Zucchini and summer squashes , serious nutritional power-packed veggies Summer squashes and zucchini are high in vitamins A, B6, and C, folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a serious nutritional power-packed veggie. Yellow squash is also rich in manganese. This mineral helps to boost bone strength and helps the [...]
