Discover the Versatility of Red Lentils with These Mouthwatering Recipes
Are you looking to add more variety to your meals while still keeping them healthy and delicious? Well, look no further! In this article, we will delve into the world…
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Are you looking to add more variety to your meals while still keeping them healthy and delicious? Well, look no further! In this article, we will delve into the world…
Sattvic lifestyle supports interactions with nature in numerous ways. Read the blog post to find out more. Welcome to the exciting month of June, when the sun is out, and…
If you are like me, when you hear the word meditation, you will visualize sages- those older adults with flowing silver beards, sitting together in the forest for years. In…
Eating raw or cooked foods with fresh ingredients gives plenty of prana, life energy, compared to foods prepared ahead of time. This is the foundation of the sattvic method. The…
The days when divine Mother lands on Earth to bless everyone of us, those nine days, are the most auspicious festive days. In the measure of human life, these nine…
In sattvic diet, yogurt plays an important role. It is served at the end of every meal. It is always eaten as buttermilk, never as thick yogurt. In this vlog post, I share a traditional yogurt recipe. Enjoy!
To support friends and families in these challenging times, Living Sattva is offering a #global #prayer session to Ganesha for removing all obstacles on May 15th. Future sessions will be…
It is a blessing to be raised in a #family, and in a #tradition that turns for #divine guidance and intervention in trying times. When we are tested, we need…
Sacred Sri Yantra is the 3-D representation of the Cosmic geometry Celebration of Devi Navaratri begins with intense spiritual preparation in the period called as Mahalaya Paksha. Why prepare? We…
Sattvic diet is rich in vegetables (C) Living Sattva, 2020 My friend, who has been eating sattvic and vegetarian food for one week on a trial basis, had a question…
During the online cooking session, my friend asked me, “Give me some examples of sattvic food routine.” A typical sattvic diet begins with detox regime. Choose any one of the…
My sister Masha, from Russia, shared a COVID baking recipe with me. Working from home is an opportunity to rest and do some self-care while working. She made cottage cheese…
A #friend who regularly detoxes asked, ‘Are there sattvic detox methods? If yes, how safe are they?” Yes! There are numerous sattvic #routines available for detox. This blog post helps…
Upavasa is a sattvic practice with many health benefits. This post describes some type of upavasa and their benefits.
My son asked me the other day, “Mom, why do you fast every week?” “That is out of my love for Krishna,” I said. I was referring to beloved Divine…
A reader asked me if there was a simple, special, sattvic skin care routine to enhance the ‘glow’ of the face everyday. Yes, there is. From the context of the…
Food means different things to different people. For my grandma, food was medicine. She said,
“A good cook needs no medicine.”
What she meant was, a vigilant mother cooked for the health of the family. If a child is having sore throat, she would cook up foods with ginger and pepper. The food would not only support the recovery of the child, but it would also provide immunity for the whole family. In this instance, food is both a medicine and a meal. (more…)
Our friend M—— told us his tale of how he came to love Indian food. Growing up in a traditional Western household, he ate a lot of meat and potatoes. At that time, he thought it was tasty.
Then, he went to college in the East coast. As a student, he soon realized that he faced three challenges. First, to find cheap food. Second, he needed to find source of food that would fill him. He had a healthy appetite! Third, ideally, he wanted to find a place that did not place limit on the number of servings. His quest lead him to the Indian restaurants in the downtown. (more…)
Since 2009, when I started Dine for Charity, I have highlighted the need for and importance of vegetarian diet. I have also taught vegetarian cooking classes. In my classes, I have always found that the versatility of the vegetables and the flavors of spices have been received with much positive joy. Many students have continued to use the recipes long after the class has been completed. Many have requested me to compile the recipes into cookbooks.
I am starting a new chapter in this journey with the launch of new series of cookbooks under Return to Source. You can find more details about the project here. (more…)