Recipe: Spicy Pumpkin Chai
This homemade chai recipe contains real pumpkin instead of “pumpkin flavor” and plenty of warming spices that most people already have in their spice rack.
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Every yoga practitioner needs to find the right food to fuel their bodies and sustain their practice. Here, you’ll find nutrition tips, recipes, and more to make your mealtimes joyful and nourishing.
Every yoga practitioner needs to find the right food to fuel their bodies and sustain their practice. Here, you’ll find nutrition tips, recipes, and more to make your mealtimes joyful and nourishing.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Get Coco-Nutty
Are you a coco-nut? Here are some delicious LÄRABAR products that feature rich, creamy coconut.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Less Is More
Do you ever find yourself surrounded by too much “stuff,” whether it’s actual clutter, too many emails in your inbox, or too much junk food in your pantry?
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Warm Up With LÄRABAR
When the temperature drops, we love to curl up with a wholesome snack. Here are 3 LÄRABARs that will have you humming, “Let It Snow":
Recipe: Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
This kid-food makeover relies on the goodness of antioxidant-rich black beans and superfood sweet potatoes to make a colorful yet tasty meal!
Q+A: What Are Some Nutritious Meals That My Whole Family Will Enjoy?
The key to getting your family to eat healthy is eating meals you cook at home and sharing time sitting down at the dinner table -- together.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: New Year, New LÄRABAR
We know you’re totally addicted to your favorite LÄRABAR, but the New Year is the perfect time to try a new flavor.
Is Souping the New Juicing? Plus, 8 Recipes to Try
Polar vortex-esque temps make soul-warming soups a lot more appealing than cold-pressed juices. Plus, they might even be healthier.
8 Light + Delicious Detoxifying Soup Recipes
Souping is the new juicing—or at least a winter–friendly approach. Try these 8 recipes that may even be healthier than green juice.
Re-Create Your Favorite Comfort Food (The Healthy Way!)
Chef Carla Hall of ABC's The Chew shares her secrets for making healthy versions of homey classics that feed both body and soul.
The Yogi’s Guide to Buying, Storing + Cooking with Healthy Oils
Chef Celine Beitchman at the Natural Gourmet Institute shares healthy cooking oils. Plus, tips to select, taste, and store the right oil for your next dish.
Banana Bread Pudding with Dark Chocolate Chips
Melted dark chocolate and baked bananas add a gooey decadence to classic bread pudding.
Baked Eggplant Rounds
Re-create the crunch of fried food with a smart oven-frying technique.
Root Vegetable Gratin
Swap silken tofu for cream to make a creamy but light sauce for gratin.
Spicy Collards with Vinegar
Smoked paprika and a splash of apple-cider vinegar enhance slow-cooked greens—no bacon fat necessary.
4 Healing Teas to Pair with Your Yoga Practice
Drinking tea before or after a yoga class can result in surprising benefits. From restorative to hot yoga, we found the best tea pairings for whatever practice you choose.
Editors’ Picks: Hot + Cold Teas to Enliven Your Practice
Want to enhance your practice with soothing or rejuvenating teas? Yoga Journal editors share how they pair tea with their practice.
Kathryn Budig’s Healthy Goodness “Caputo” Bowl Recipe
Craving simple, healthy meals after holiday decadence? This one-dish wonder’s medley of flavors and colors doesn't disappoint.
31 Tasty (And Healthy!) Recipes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Try these easy and healthy recipes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Lentil Terrine
Nutty and earthy, this terrine recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect for tonight's dinner
Celeriac Soup
A vegan soup everyone will enjoy from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Whole Wheat Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Crispy Shiitakes
A healthier version of the classic pasta from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tomato Cloppino with Grilled Trumpet Mushroom ‘Scallops’ and Basil-Infused Oil
Vegetarian cloppino soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute uses mushrooms instead of seafood
Mushroom Ragout
A vegetarian dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute loaded with portobello, shiitake and crimini mushrooms
Carrot-Olive Salad
An easy salad to fix in minutes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Bengali-Style Braised Greens
Try this easy and delicious Natural Gourmet Institute recipe
Chole
This Indian Spiced Chickpea recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will add flavor to any dish
Baked Millet Croquettes
Use this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe as an alternative to dinner roles, and you'll have guests begging for more
Refried Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Craving something spicy? This recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will hit the spot
Warm Pinto Bean Salad with Shiitakes
Try this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe for a fat-free and high protein meal
Sauteéd Lacinata Kale with Matchstick Carrots
Kale, carrots and garlic are all you need for this easy Natural Gourmet Institute recipe
Chickpea-Arugula Salad with Sesame-Garlic Dressing
Add this filling salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute to your lunch schedule
Wild Rice Salad with Slivered Almonds and Currants
An easy weekday dinner from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Green Bean and Toasted Hazelnut Salad
A great salad alternative for those against traditional lettuces from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tabouleh
A vegetarian dish made with cucumbers and tomatoes from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Carrots and Poppy Seeds
An easy side dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Balsamic Beets
Serve over a bed of frisee to add a twist to any salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Creamy Carrot Soup with Oats
A soup that is packed with vitamin A and antioxidants from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Celery Vichyssoise with Potatoes
A thick soup that is fresh, clean and filling from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Beet, Watercress and Endive Salad
This three-ingredient salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is vitamin-packed
Seitan Sandwich
The sandwich that will keep you full for an on-the-go day from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Lentil Pate
An easy-to-make spread for breads or crackers from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Cream of Mushroom Soup
How to make this classic soup without cracking open a can from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Emmer Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Fennel and Taleggio
A healthy choice to satisfy carb carvings from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Tempeh with Curried Coconut Sauce
Give your tastebuds a kick with this curried tempeh from the Natural Gourmet Institute
Miso Soup
A tofu-packed miso soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute has fresh ginger juice and shiitake mushrooms.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
This hearty soup recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will keep you warm all winter.
Roasted Parsnips & Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts, Thyme & Horseradish Dressing
This Natural Gourmet Institute recipe is a perfect side dish for any holiday gathering.
Bulgur, Acorn Squash and Pistachio Salad
This winter-time salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect to try out on your lunch-break.
Chinese-Style Fried Rice
A healthier version of this take-out dish without losing the taste from the National Gourmet Institute
4 Ways to Get Your Daily Dose of Probiotics (Smoothies Count!)
You've probably heard the buzz about probiotics. Here are four ways to include more of these digestion and health boosters in your diet.
The Superfood of the Season: Raw Chocolate
Get your dose of antioxidants and soothe your sweet tooth with raw chocolate.
Food App: Eat at Sustainable Restaurants with Edible Credits
A new crowdfunded program makes it easy to invest in small, sustainable startup restaurants and artisanal food businesses.
Date-Sweetened Pumpkin Tartlets
Naturally sweet pumpkin and dates provide ample sweetness without added sugar. For an even sweeter flavor, roast and puree a whole pumpkin or kabocha squash instead of using canned pumpkin.
Dairy-Free Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Plentiful dark-chocolate chunks and vegetable oil make these chewy cookies rich and satisfying. No milk chocolate or butter necessary.
Gluten-Free Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
In this luscious dessert, tangy cranberries are encased in just enough buttery cake, and a blend of spices and orange zest adds exciting flavor.
Vegan Maple Pecan Pie
Cashew cream combined with a hint of apple and cinnamon creates a luscious filling perfect for the holidays. A maple-pecan topping adds a sweet crunch.
How to Bake Healthy Holiday Treats
More and more people are avoiding ingredients that have always ruled baking recipes. Fortunately, seasonal treats can be just as sweet without them.
4 (Unconventional) Ways to Add Oats to Your Daily Diet
Oats are quickly becoming the healthy cook's anytime ingredient. Try these non-breakfast recipes to get you started.
Spicy Hot Chai
The ultimate soul-drink, warm and creamy chai is good in moderation for all the doshas in winter. It combines the sweetness of dairy with pungent spices and the bitter flavor of black tea. If you avoid caffeine, try replacing the black tea with rooibos.
Whipped Potatoes
A classic holiday dish gets new flavor from the nutty richness of ghee, or clarified butter, an Ayurvedic staple.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Red Onions
Pickled onions add a tangy note to earthy caramelized Brussels sprouts. The combination of bitter, pungent, and sour flavors makes this dish a top choice for kapha types. Pittas and vatas can also enjoy it in moderation.
Seared Tofu Cutlets or Chicken Breasts over Wild Mushrooms, with Creamy Sage & Green-Peppercorn Sauce
A balance of mild, astringent, and spicy flavors makes this dish good for vata and pitta types, while kaphas should eat it moderately. Seared tofu or organic, free-range chicken benefits all doshas in winter.
Gingery Pumpkin Bisque with Maple Syrup
This sweet and spicy soup made with flavor-rich roasted pumpkin, ginger, and maple syrup is good for vatas and pittas; kaphas should eat in moderation.
Warm Kale, Apple & Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Turmeric Vinaigrette
A zesty vinaigrette and tart green apples complement sweet root veggies and bitter kale.
Cook a Holiday Feast: Ayurvedic Recipes and Flavors for the Season
This year, serve up an Ayurvedic holiday feast that will leave everyone feeling well-fed in body and soul. Here, the flavors, wisdom, and recipes you need to cook a healthy meal.
3 Natural Fixes for Minor Aches & Pains
New research shows OTC painkillers can have some serious side effects. Try these natural pain solutions first.
5 Things You Should Know about Yogi, Foodie and Chef Marc Vetri
Award-winning Philadelphia chef and founder of the Vetri family of restaurants and Vetri Foundation for Children
Ask the Expert: Breakfast Ideas Before Morning Yoga
Our expert weighs in on feeling queezy in a.m. yoga class, and what you can eat beforehand to stop tummy troubles.
Ask the Expert: Natural Cough Remedy
Our expert weighs in with a natural chest congestion fix for cold and flu season. (Hint: you get it at the grocery store.)
Ayurvedic Teatox: 9 Grounding + Balancing Brews for Fall
Feeling out of whack? Combine Ayurvedic wisdom with warm, soothing teas to balance your doshas for the season.
Ayurvedic Teatox: 9 Grounding + Balancing Brews for Fall
Feeling out of whack? Combine Ayurvedic wisdom with warm, soothing teas to balance your doshas for the season.
Gluten Got You Down? Try these 5 Delicious GF Recipes
It’s easier than ever to avoid gluten—and you don’t have to sacrifice taste to do it!
Q+A: What Are the Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin?
Instinctively and correctly, yogis believe that seasonal foods like pumpkin are part of Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: 2 Genius LÄRApop Recipes
You love LÄRABARs and you love lollipops … so what could be better than combining them into a delicious LÄRApop?
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Why We Love Lemon
When life hands you lemons, you drink … lemon water!
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Perk Up Your Coffee
Can’t wake up without your morning Joe? Get your java flavor fix with LÄRABAR’s dairy-free Cappuccino bar.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
This gluten-free take on a classic pumpkin bread is the ideal hostess gift or satisfying breakfast treat.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Celebrating Fair Trade Month
Here’s another reason to feel proud that LÄRABAR is your favorite snack bar: LÄRABAR uses cocoa and coffee sourced from farmers who are Fair Trade Certified™ by Fair Trade USA.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: On-the-Go Breakfast Ideas
Between work and life, most of us don’t have very much time to linger around the breakfast table anymore. But you can have exactly the morning meal you’d love to have at home by packing a wholesome LÄRABAR!