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The “Paleo Diet”: Fiber
What was the actual “paleo” diet? Research has found that hunter-gathers ate a large quantity of fiber compared to modern humans!...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 28, 20192 min read


Going Through a Slump?
Oversleeping, lethargy, constant food cravings, and low moods can be signs of mild depression. There can come many emotional ups and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 21, 20193 min read


Ayurveda and Seasonal Eating
Do you often get sick with colds and a runny nose? Do you want to improve your health and get in touch with the natural rhythms of...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 3, 20191 min read


Ayurveda and Honey
We get asked about sweeteners from clients all the time! Often people think to switch from honey to agave, alcohol sugars, and others...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 24, 20192 min read


Balancing Digestive Fire (Agni)
In Ayurveda, there are two main foundational terms to know: ama and agni. Ama is unprocessed food and/or emotions and agni (in it’s...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 17, 20191 min read


Ayurveda and Dairy Products
Are dairy products good for you? This is an interesting question with many sides to the equation! In Ayurveda, dairy products such as...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 9, 20192 min read


Introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 7, 20192 min read


Beans and Ayurveda
Beans are served around the world as a food staple! Often beans will be paired with grains for many main dishes. They are used for both...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 3, 20193 min read


Protein and Your Body
In your body, the role of protein spans well beyond building strong muscles. In Ayurveda, there’s not a great amount of literature about...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jun 26, 20192 min read


Ayurvedic Stages of Disease
Ayurveda is a preventative medicine. It works to keep a healthy person heathy and absent of disease. Ayurvedic medicine does not wait...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jun 18, 20192 min read


Sustainable Resolutions: Ayurveda and Improving Health
On January 26th from 10AM until 1PM please join us in the beautiful New Leaf Kitchen. A wholesome Ayurvedic lunch will be included. Are...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Dec 16, 20181 min read


Why Ghee is Important for Your Gut
Ghee is an important part of Ayurvedic Medicine and Indian cooking. Ghee is “clarified butter”. The process takes unsalted butter and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Dec 5, 20182 min read


Restoring Balance: Steps for Understanding Your Health
In Ayurveda, illness and disease tendencies can be in opportunity to understand yourself more fully and get in-touch with what is and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 28, 20183 min read


Support Your Digestion this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a time of indulgence and lots of food. From turkey, mash potatoes, soups, and pumpkin pie, there are many different...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 21, 20183 min read


Ayurvedic Cooking During the Holidays
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 18, 20182 min read


Lifestyle Tips to Support Your Immune System
Every day we all face challenges to our health. Bacteria, viruses, and toxins are all around us. Our bodies do an incredible job of...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 14, 20182 min read


Holistic Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings
From pumpkin spice lattes, muffins, to condiments, added sugar is hidden in most foods. Sweets are so readily available at work, gas...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 7, 20183 min read


Understanding Macros: Protein, Fat, and Carbs
Diet and weight loss culture has made nutrition confusing. We want to break down macronutrients (or macros for short) so you can...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Oct 31, 20184 min read


Holiday Eating and Ayurvedic Cooking
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Oct 21, 20182 min read


Why to Change Your Diet and Lifestyle Seasonally
Ayurveda is the science of being in harmony with the biorhythms of nature. For this, we must follow seasonal routines and diets. Humans...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Oct 17, 20183 min read
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