Exclusive Recipes For Your Cravings Type
Now that you know your cravings type, you’ll want to start eating more of foods that help you feel balanced, happy and strong.
If you’re a Featherweight and experiencing imbalance, you may be feeling anxiety or confusion, constipation and gas…A Firebrand feels their imbalance with irritability, alternating dry and loose stools, or neck and head pressure and discomfort…Finally, the Earth Mama (or Papa) can feel sluggish, congested, and bloated when imbalanced. What should you eat to clear up these issues?I’ve put together a few recipes for each type so that you start feeling good quickly, based on your body’s natural inclination. Featherweight (Vata) Tea1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon fresh grated gingersqueeze fresh lemon1/4 teaspoon raw honey
* Combine all spices with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
* Steep for 2 minutes off the heat.
* Strain and add the lemon and honey, strain and sip.
Firebrand (Pitta) Tea
1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds5 fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint leavessqueeze fresh lemon juice
* Combine all spices and mint with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
* Steep for 2 minutes off the heat.
* Strain and add the lemon, strain and sip.
Earth Mama (and Papa/Kapha) Tea:
1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1 stick cinnamon5 fresh basil leavessqueeze fresh lemon
* Combine all spices with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
* Steep for 2 minutes off the heat.
* Strain and add the basil and lemon, strain and sip.
Hot Quinoa Porridge: Earth Mama & Papa - serves 4
1 cup quinoa, washed in 3 changes of water and strained2 cups filtered water2 cups organic, unsweetened soy or almond milk1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon raw honey* Combine the water and quinoa in a small pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, stir well, cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.* Add the soy milk, ginger, and cinnamon, stir well, and cook for another minute.* Turn off the heat and stir in the honey. Serve in 4 bowls.
Cream of Asparagus Soup - Featherweight - Serves 4
1 teaspoon coconut oil1/2 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram2 cups unsalted vegetable stock1 cup filtered water2 tablespoons quick oatsPinch salt and pepper * Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the asparagus and marjoram, and saute for 3-4 minutes.* Pour in the stock and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. * Remove from the heat, and scoop the soup into a blender in two batches. Add the oats and blend until smooth. * Return to the soup pot and gently rewarm, adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Scrambled Tofu - FireBrand - Serves 4
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds1 small zucchini, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1 cup soft tofu, cut into 1/2 inch chunks3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leavessalt * Warm the ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook, stirring often, until they become fragrant and just begin to brown, about 1-2 minutes.* Stir in the zucchini and saute for 3 minutes. Add the turmeric and saute for 1 minute more.* Stir in the tofu and coo, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the cilantro and salt, and cook for 1 final minute. Serve hot.
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