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The humble fava bean is packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It boosts cellular antioxidant status by upregulating glutathione, contains soluble fiber that may help lower LDL cholesterol, contains L-dopa and has shown some promise in small Parkinson’s trials (more studies are warranted but intriguing!) and they are a burst of summer flavor inRead more

Beans + greens are cheap superfoods, promoting gut health and consequently vibrant overall health. Did you know that leafy greens are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals like magnesium as well as types of sugars that nourish the friendly bugs in our microbiome?!! Magnesium helps our bodies repair DNA damage among several other importantRead more

This blog post is sponsored by MegaFood but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Maintaining healthy iron levels especially, as a woman, isn’t always easy. I like to take two approaches to ensure my iron levels are adequate for good energy, red blood cell production and a host of other functions. First up, eatingRead more

In the cooler months of the year, this warm and comforting spiced chai is what I start my mornings with. We also whip it up when an unwelcome cold or flu pays a visit! Skip the tea leaves for kids.  Why it’s good for you The warming spices used here have scientifically-proven benefits. Gingerol fromRead more

Good ol’ seemingly boring oats are a true superfood for your gut and therefore overall health. Oats contain PREbiotics like beta glucan which nourish the beneficial PRObiotics in your gut which then thank you for feeding them by making POSTbiotics ie compounds with benefits ranging from a healthier gut lining to lower inflammation. Not toRead more

Lentils are a potent superfood and I know that word is triggering for some but it’s true! Lentils have superior effects on our health and on disease prevention so they are a definite superfood in my books! Regular lentil consumption is associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes.Read more

Moong Ki Dal or yellow lentils was something I grew up eating in India on the regular and the fact that I can now bring that comfort food magic to my kids makes my heart and soul happy.  This is simple, delicious, creamy, ancestral comfort food at it’s best. I know every family does itRead more

…because I love me and I love you guys — you’re welcome!    RECIPE Yield4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup organic rolled oats1 tsp vanilla1/4 tsp cardamom1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon1/4 tsp ginger powder1 tbsp raw cacao powdera splash of orange blossom water (optional but some good)a splash of your favorite nut milk top with ground flax,Read more

Growing up in India, my Nani (maternal grandmother) made this kheer or rice pudding on the regular. I have fond memories of devouring bowlfuls of this stuff and feeling utterly filled with so much love and comfort.  Now you guys know I talk a lot about healthy foods and one could argue that this whiteRead more

A kadhai is a sort of wok in India and anything cooked in it is utterly delicious!  A kadhai dish usually includes a kadhai masala so that’s where we begin with in this recipe. If you can’t be bothered to make your own spice blend (it’s easier than it sounds trust me), just use garamRead more