Bitter Greens and Shaved Fennel Salad
A bitter greens and shaved fennel salad will keep your energy up and leave you feeling full throughout the day.
Healthy Recipes
Healthy Recipes
Enhance your yoga diet with healthy recipes featuring delicious, good-for-you nutrients: Here, a variety of dishes to enjoy at home or bring to a get-together. No one said eating well had to be boring.
Enhance your yoga diet with healthy recipes featuring delicious, good-for-you nutrients: Here, a variety of dishes to enjoy at home or bring to a get-together. No one said eating well had to be boring.
Bruschetta with Avocado and Caramelized Onions
Wow your guests with an appetizer of bruschetta with avocado and caramelized onions.
Lentils with Fennel
Just because this lentils with fennel dish is vegan and vegetarian doesn't mean it lacks flavor and fullness.
Arugula Salad with Walnut-Olive Dressing
This arugula salad with walnut-olive dressing is great for days when you're too busy to leave your desk for a lunch break.
Autumn Minestrone
Looking for a hearty soup to get you through those cold nights? This Autumn Minestrone recipe will hit the spot.
Indian Comfort Food Recipes: Dal Four Ways
Dal is as common in India as pasta in Italy. Find out why this nourishing dish is a classic comfort food for yogis.
Slow-Cooker Dal Makhani Recipe
Dal with makhan (butter) is a more decadent version of Indian dal that has become a standard, go-to dish on Indian-restaurant menus. This slow cooker recipe makes it that much easier to make at home.
Gujarati Dal
The sweet-and-sour components of this dal reflect the importance of sweet notes in food from the region, while nuts add a comforting crunch.
Punjabi Moong Dal Recip
This is a common dal in North Indian Punjabi households.
Chana Dal Sundal Recipe
Cookbook author Anupy Singla uses a split and skinned chickpea, called chana dal, for her kids as an afterschool treat to or on the way to soccer practice.
Why You Need a Soup Cleanse This Winter
You've probably heard that souping is the new juicing. But in cold weather, a warm bowl of soup feels more like comfort food than a "cleanse." And that's exactly the point.
Deep Chocolate Minty Blast Tonic
When brain fog happens, bring your concentration back online with dark chocolate.
A Cuppa Comfort Tonic
Get a wellness boost with this rich, savory drink’s immunity-enhancing mushrooms.
Cherry Lime Energy Buzz Tonic
Feeling draggy? Put some zip in your sip with revitalizing green tea. You’ll benefit from its antioxidant-rich catechins, plus get a mild dose of caffeine and theobromine, the latter of which improves blood flow and lightens your mood without the jitters.
Golden Lemon Drop with Honey Tonic
Feeling draggy? Put some zip in your sip with revitalizing green tea. You’ll benefit from its antioxidant-rich catechins, plus get a mild dose of caffeine and theobromine, the latter of which improves blood flow and lightens your mood without the jitters. Bonus: Tart cherry juice can reduce inflammation and soothe sore muscles.
4 Healing Winter Tonics to Get Your Body Back on Track
Find your balance again post-holiday season by brewing and sipping tasty, healing tonics. These elixirs, made using the know-how of ancient alchemy, bolster mind, body, and spirit.
The Natural Gourmet: Coconut-Pear No-Cook Porridge
Best eaten for breakfast or as a pre-yoga snack, this dish will fill you up and satisfy your sweet cravings without spiking blood sugar levels.
Meatless Feast: 10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving day can be difficult for vegetarians. Try these 10 recipes to make sure your holiday table welcomes all of your guests.
The Natural Gourmet: DIY Coconut Milk
If you’re someone who loves to drink, cook or bake with coconut milk, this easy and affordable recipe is for you.
New Superfood and Meat Substitute: Meet Jackfruit
A cousin to the fig, it’s much loved in the tropics and is now appearing in American vegetarian dishes as a delicious meat substitute.
Energizing Snack: Cherry Chocolate Stovetop Granola
Cocoa enhances feelings of well-being, while the tart cherries relieve muscle soreness.
Energizing Snack: Green Pea Deviled Eggs and Toast
Eggs are filled with protein, and turmeric repairs and soothes tired muscles.
Energizing Snack: Beet Hummus with Cucumber Rounds
Cucumber’s potassium and high water content aid hydration, while beets contain nitrates to boost endurance.
Energizing Snack: Sweet Potato-Yogurt Parfait Recipe
High in complex carbs and thirst-quenching water, this parfait also provides cinnamon to balance blood sugar and energy levels.
Ayurvedic Fall Cleanse Recipe: Harvest Stew
This simple stew is easy to digest and makes use of seasonal vegetables.
Ayurvedic Cleanse Recipe: Simple Kitchari
Protein- and carbohydrate-rich kitchari, made of yellow mung dal and basmati rice along with spices and ghee, is used as a cleansing food in Ayurveda.
The Next Kale: 3 More Healthy Greens You’ll Love
Celebrating National Kale Day? Here are three more healthy greens you should try.
The Natural Gourmet: Health-Supportive Green Smoothie
Try this delicious, health-supportive smoothie featuring a balanced serving of healthy carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Day 11: Juice for your health
Try one of these smoothies before your practice to enhance your endurance, ease any digestive woes, or rev your energy levels when you need a pick-me-up.
Why Sea Buckthorn Berries Are the Newest Superfruit
Sea buckthorn berries are gaining popularity in both the States in both cosmetics and foods. Why the hype?
Easy Ingredient Swaps: 3 Recipes for a Tunisian Stew
Try this hearty stew from Brandon Frohne, executive chef of Mason’s restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, will warm your belly and your soul.
Pumpkin Mochi Teacake
The rice flour in this heavenly, aromatic gluten-free teacake make s it reminiscent of mochi, sweet Japanese rice treats.
Kabocha Squash Pie
This filling gluten-free pie is similar to pumpkin pie and tastes just as good—if not better, knowing that it’s healthful for you.
Banana-Zucchini Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Try this healthy treat that satisfies kids’ and adults’ sweet cravings alike.
Vegan Dark Chocolate -Avocado-Beet Cake
This incredibly moist cake is made from two secret healthy ingredients: avocados and beets. Avocados are rich in healthy fats and fiber; beets are a good source of potassium and add natural sweetness.
Your Perfect Post-Yoga Breakfast Shake: Plum + Rooibos
The Natural Gourmet Institute's easy smoothie makes a refreshing breakfast or the perfect post-yoga shake to relieve sore muscles and restore energy.
The Natural Gourmet: Why You Should Start Eating Purslane
This green—better known as a garden weed—has a nutrition profile capable of competing with the best superfoods.
How to Make Simple Shrubs (We’re Not Talking About Gardening)
What once was old is new again … again. These Colonial-era drinks are trending as a light and refreshing sweet-tart solution to summer’s heat.
Why You Should Be Eating Cricket Flour (Yes, Really)
Our friends at the Natural Gourmet Institute say crickets are creeping into food products like protein bars and cookies. Would you scoop one up for a sustainable snack?
The Natural Gourmet: Pitaya-Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Meet pitaya, the tropical super fruit bursting into the hearts and breakfast bowls of health-conscious foodies around the world.
The Natural Gourmet: Vegan Kale-Basil Pesto Recipe
Try this easy vegan kale-basil pesto to aid digestion and boost protection from environmental toxins.
Hazelnut-Crusted Berry Pie
This berry pie replaces refined flour with hazelnuts to create a crisp and delicious crust.
Cheesy Cauliflower Bowls
This Greek-inspired recipe combines cauliflower and fresh halloumi cheese for the perfect side dish.
Zucchini “Pasta” with Mint Pesto
A healthy alternative to pasta, zucchini pasta with mint pesto gives you all the flavor with fewer calories--and none of the grains.
Carrot-Walnut Muffins
These carrot-walnut muffins are a satisfying and healthy alternative to regular muffins.
6 Satisfying Recipes with Absolutely NO Refined Grains
Swap in these grain-free recipes from our friends at Vegetarian Times and Clean Eating to reduce your intake of refined grains like pasta, crackers, and white bread.
Not Just for Sushi: Sake Pairings + Recipes Presented By TY KU
Make summer dinner parties easier by taking advantage of sake's wow factor—both in your meals and alongside them. Try these sake-infused recipes with pairings.
The Natural Gourmet: Creamy Sweet Pea Dressing (Dairy-free!)
A good dressing can transform even the simplest salad into something sublime. To keep your routine interesting, try this easy yet memorable combination.
The Natural Gourmet: 5-Minute Chia-Berry Jam
Of all the “superfoods” on the market, chia seeds are undoubtedly worthy of their reputation. Try this 3-ingredient jam for a quick fix.
Summer-Ready Sake Cocktail Recipes Presented By TY KU
As warmer weather approaches, trade hard liquor for light, low-calorie sake in cocktails.
DIY Lunch: To-Go Salads in a Mason Jar
Mason jars provide a great way to take your salad on the go. Try these quick recipe mixes.
Raspberry Beet Salad with Mango Turmeric Dressing
In the mood for something refreshing, sweet and healthy? This raspberry beet salad is naturally sweetened with mango and a little kick of turmeric. Your taste buds will thank you.
Grilled Summer Salad with Black Beans and Cocoa Chili Dressing
Ready for summer but unsure of what to make? This grilled summer salad with black beans combines with superfoods and cocoa for a smooth dressing.
Grilled Peaches with Beet Greens and Hot-Pink Dressing
Fruit and vegetables go a long way but have you ever thought of combining peaches and beet greens? This delicious recipe is worth a try.
Avocado Poblano Salad With Creamy Cilantro Dressing
This Avocado Poblano Salad offers a creamy dressing that you don't have to feel guilty about.
Transform Your Panini: 3 Recipes, 1 Key Ingredient
Transform a panini by adding a single, versatile condiment. (Hint: black olive tapenade adds the perfect touch to whatever's inside.)
7 Kombucha Cocktail and Juice Recipes For Your Next Party
Kombucha supplies you with energy and boosts the immune system. Try it in these cocktail recipes for a tart-and-tangy flavor at your next party.
DIY Almond Milk? Finally—What to Do With the Pulp
If you’ve ever made nut milk, you’ve no doubt wondered what to do with the leftovers. Leave it to the Natural Gourmet Institute to come up with a delicious solution.
Sriracha-Style Hot Sauce Recipe
Thrill your palate and support your practice with healthy, sriracha-inspired hot sauce.
6 Sustainable Seafood Recipes
Seafood can be healthy if you choose mindfully. Try these meals to boost omega-3 fatty acids with minimal environmental impact.
Recipe: Pan Roasted Lemon Asparagus Watercress Salad
This fresh, flavorful salad has the zing of roasted lemon.
LÄRABAR Tip of the Week: Get a Little Cheesy
Who said grilled cheese is just for kids? This adorable mini grilled cheese recipe uses Brie for a more sophisticated taste.
Self-Care Tip: Make Your Own Chai
Here is a recipe from my new book, Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women, for creating your own fresh chai.
Recipe: Avocado Grapefruit Tarragon Salad
Tart and tangy grapefruit provides the foil for fatty, rich-tasting avocado.
Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Cashews With Smoked Sea Salt
These nutty, chocolate-covered sweets are very fast to make.
Strawberry Mint Sparkling Drink
A refreshing drink that combines date purée, strawberry and mint for a perfect addition to brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ricotta Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit
The delicate flavors of fresh ricotta and lemon shine through in this decadent but sugar-free cheesecake. Puréeing dates with a touch of water provides a bit of sweetness, and since you’re using the whole fruit, you’re getting its fiber and other nutrients.
Savory Spring Muffins
These satisfying, vegetable-studded muffins are a perfect to-go meal. Butter enriches the batter, and a hint of cornmeal gives them a toothsome texture. Bake extra savory spring muffins to pop in the freezer—they’ll be ready whenever you crave a savory snack.
Hazelnut Fig Crisps
Seeds, nuts, and dried fruit combine to make these special crackers a hearty addition to a cheese plate. These crisps are a low-sugar option for a perfect complement to blue cheese.
5 Tips + Recipes for Eating Less Sugar
Learn how to avoid the common food routines we fall into by making healthier choices about sugar intake.
Easy Ingredient Swaps: 3 Recipes for a Meat-Free Chowder on Chilly Nights
Chilly nights call for hot and hearty chowder. And with a few simple ingredient swaps, you can make a pot to satisfy everyone at the table.
6 Simple Good-Mood Recipes: Ideas for Dinner Tonight
Want to boost the feel-good benefits of your yoga practice? Try these six good-mood recipes (including a few from our friends at Vegetarian Times and Clean Eating) that boast foods shown to keep your brain balanced.
Recipe: Chili Cocoa Rub
Cocoa and chili might sound strange, but the combination is a traditional pairing in zesty Mexican cuisine.
Recipe: Caramelized Apples With Cinnamon and Cayenne
Caramelizing brings out the natural sweetness in apples, turning them into a luscious dessert that’s high in fiber.