by thelivewellplayground | May 15, 2014 | Ayurveda, Balance, breakfast, gluten free, Recipes, Vata imbalance
Taking care of ourselves during Autumn sets us up for good health through the winter. Now is the time to keep warm, nourish yourself and protect your vitality in preparation for the months ahead. Adjusting our diet and lifestyle for Vata season is key to...
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 6, 2014 | breakfast, gluten free, Recipes
Although commonly thought of as a grain buckwheat is actually a seed. In culinary terms though, buckwheat has an earthy flavour and is cooked and prepared in the same manner as other whole grains, making it a perfect gluten free stand-in for other grains. Buckwheat...
by thelivewellplayground | Nov 8, 2013 | Children, raw food, Recipes, Simplifying
Looking for something quick, healthy and simple to make for an after-school snack that will get everyone through to dinner time without blood sugar levels (and moods) dipping and rising? Bliss Balls are the perfect solution. Or are they? There are many variations on...
by thelivewellplayground | Aug 26, 2013 | Ayurveda, Change, cooking vegetables, leafy green vegetables, raw food, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vata imbalance, Winter
It is winter here in Melbourne, Australia and warm soup is instinctively my food of choice. Maybe it’s a childhood thing but crawling under a blanket ( hand knitted for full effect) and sipping something warm makes me feel good inside and out. There are lots of...
by thelivewellplayground | Jun 7, 2013 | Ayurveda, Balance, Recipes, Vata imbalance, Winter
Winter is vata season and according to Ayurveda the space and air elements combine to create winter energy.I love how nature always provides an antidote to help pacify possible seasonal imbalances. At this time of year, when the earth element is lacking, root...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 29, 2013 | Ayurveda, Balance, Daily routines, Recipes, Self Care, Vata imbalance
As we move out of the warmer months and the air begins to feel cool and dry it is the perfect time to prepare for the winter. In Ayurveda autumn and early winter are equated with the Vata dosha which is primarily associated with the nervous system. Vata also regulates...