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Yogamint articles relating to Diet & Food
05-Feb-2012
Tangerine Dream
Bake a Mandarin Cake
Tangerines, mandarins and other citrus are such a treat in the colder months. Not only do these little bits of sunshine make your taste buds smile, but the Vitamin C they contain can help...
08-Jan-2012
Green Plate Special
Save the Earth in a Bite
Many people are going “green” to save resources and sustain the planet. Shifting to a plant-based diet supports your personal health as well as the health of our Mother Earth. As yogis...
04-Dec-2011
Finding Comfort
Cooking with Intention
What makes food comforting? Nurturing yourself after a long day with a well-prepared meal brings comfort to yourself and joy to those partaking in it.
20-Nov-2011
Little Party Animals
Yoga-Themed Birthdays
Want to do something unique for your child’s next birthday party? How about a yoga party? A yoga-themed party gives your child (and the birthday guests) opportunity fun way to get exercise...
30-Oct-2011
Ch-ch-ch-Chia!
Sacred Aztec Superfood
The key to good nutrition, given the stresses of today's modern lifestyle, is to to take advantage of “superfoods.” Superfood is a term used to describe foods that are extremely nutrient-dense.
16-Oct-2011
Soup it Up
Fall's Versatile Meal
As the air turns crisp and the trees don shades of gold and orange, warm comforting meals are made for the season. Just as berries refresh on a hot summer day...
02-Oct-2011
Go for the Greens
Leafy Vegetable Nutrition
Green means go—and not just at the traffic light. The energy of the color signifies a positive action, as well as freshness, growth and abundance. Think about the earth, Mother Nature, green trees...
04-Sep-2011
Balancing Sexual Energy
Yogic Food for Men
Can yoga channel the strongest biochemical energy in our bodies? Yes, yoga can actually serve men (and women) to redirect sexual energy into creativity, thus strengthening and balancing...
14-Aug-2011
Food for Thought
Inspire Healthy Habits
Inspiring those you love to eat healthy foods can be challenging. Children can be resistant to trying new things, particularly veggies or multi-ingredient recipes.
17-Jul-2011
Picnic with Tempeh
Meatless Barbeque Burger
Practicing yoga is sure to make you more aware of what you think, do, say and eat. For many (including myself), teaching yogic lifestyle and meditation includes sharing the benefits of a healthful...
03-Jul-2011
Fad-Free Detox
Cleanse for Life
The key to successful cleansing is to understand why you eat, what you eat and when you eat. This knowledge helps you build a new awareness around food.
12-Jun-2011
Simply Vegetarian
Nourishing Food for Life
Shifting to, or maintaining, a vegetarian diet to create a healthier body and a more peaceful mind can be a very simple process. Just as you brush your teeth and shower to keep your outside body clean,
15-May-2011
Take-Along Treats
Crunchy Granola Bars
As the afternoons begin to warm up, it’s hard to resist the urge to get out and soak up the springtime sun. While the weather entices you outdoors, you may also find yourself eating away from home more...
08-May-2011
Hit the Road Yogis
Traveling with Kids
Fun…adventure…and sometimes a little bit of crazy. When you travel with kids, chances are you’ll experience it all at some point. Whether you are embarking on a short trek or an international...
17-Apr-2011
Five Steps to Health
Ayurvedic Home Cleanse
Spring cleansing can do wonders for your body and spirit, helping to rid the body of accumulated toxins (ama) produced by improper digestion. According to Ayurveda, the buildup of ama is the root...
03-Apr-2011
Where's the Protein
Bountiful Vegan Diet
Veganism is a word that often scares people and why wouldn't it? Most people think a vegan diet is bland, lacking flavor, variety and, most importantly, protein!
13-Mar-2011
Easy Being Green
Reuse, Recycle, Redistribute
Why go green? A great way to think about this “hot” topic is to look at the basic needs of human beings: shelter, fire, water and food. For example, the concept of reuse and recycle plays out ...
13-Feb-2011
Kid-Proof Meals
Healthy and Fun Foods
Feeding children healthy meals can be overwhelming at times. After all, what you place in front of them now is what will help their bodies and brains grow and develop into healthy adults.
06-Feb-2011
Postpartum Cocoon
The First 40 Days of Life
Few things in life redefine a woman as intensely and rapidly as having a baby. Not only does birth bring a child, sensitive and new, into the world, but it also marks a rebirth for the mother...
26-Dec-2010
Ten Steps to Vitality
Ayurvedic Daily Routine
One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is establish a daily routine that aligns with your particular constitution and with the forces of nature. According to Ayurveda...
12-Dec-2010
Perks on Your Period
Go with the Flow
Your moon cycle is a time of month to be honored, revered and respected, even though many women dread the bleeding part of their period.
21-Nov-2010
Favorite Things
Abundance of Choice
You’ve made it through the seasonal transitions; your body is adjusting to colder weather. Why not take advantage of this lull-before-the-storm of the holiday season to form some new eating habits?
31-Oct-2010
A Gut Feeling
Boost Your Immunity
Auto-immune conditions are a relatively new diagnosis in the past 50 years. Many people suffer unnecessarily from pain and inflammation. The good news is that improving the health...
12-Sep-2010
The How of Eating
Mindfulness at Mealtimes
It is not only what you eat, but how you eat that has a profound effect on your health and wellness. Much of our modern lives revolve around convenience and the pressure for personal productivity...
15-Aug-2010
Gung-Ho for Garlic
The King of Herbs
Garlic is one of the most ancient remedies in the history of humankind. A potent herb revered by many cultures, garlic is used traditionally...
25-Jul-2010
Fire In Your Belly
Detox with Radish and Breathing
Feeling down? You may be suffering from toxins in your blood. Eating a diet full of meat, sugar and processed foods pollutes your blood...
13-Jun-2010
Your Yogic Diet
Foods to Increase Your Flexibility
A diet promoting a healthy body and mind is vital to living your yoga. Your body and mind perform best when fueled by healthy and satisfying foods.
23-May-2010
Cultivating Kids
Inspiring a Love for Veggies
Are you one of the millions of parents that have to bribe your kids to eat veggies? Getting your kid to eat green things can be impossible or easy, depending...
02-May-2010
Comfortable Food
What Does Your Soul Want to Eat?
Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it for no specific reason.
11-Apr-2010
You Snooze, You Win
Ayurvedic Sleep Tips
With so many technological distractions and a culture of over-stimulation, sometimes our nervous systems just can't calm down.
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