Recipes

Chia Pudding

by Asaf Feit | Jun 6, 2020 | Bowel Impact, Breakfast, Climatic Energetics, Cold & Oliy, Colon dry, Course, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dosha Impact, Heart Yin Deficiency, Internal Organs Condition, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry & Hot, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver fire, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Season, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Tissue Impact

Chia Pudding 6 tbsp chia seeds ((Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha 0))1.5 cups quality milk (almond, rice, oat, coconut, cow) ((Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++))1 banana sliced ((Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))1 handful presoaked raisind ((Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))1 handful presoaked Goji berries...

Spring Anti-Congestion Decoction

by Asaf Feit | Jun 2, 2020 | Course, Decrease Kapha, Dosha Impact, Drinks, Health Conditions, Recipes, Respiratory, Season, Spring, Winter

During spring, the weather is unstable, hot during the day but cold during the night, lots of wind, and many people are using AC. It is common for me to meet patients with common cold, sinusitis, or seasonal allergies at this time of the year. These conditions involve...

Beet Root Cream

by Asaf Feit | May 30, 2020 | Bowel Impact, Climatic Energetics, Colon dry, Cooked Vegetables, Course, Decrease Vata, Digestion Impact, Dosha Impact, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Internal Organs Condition, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry & Cold, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Salad, Season, Side Dish, Spread, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Tissue Impact, Vegetables, Winter

Beet Root Cream 4-5 steamed beet roots ((Vata - Pitta + Kapha -))3 tbsp table spoons coconut cream ((Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++))1-2 tbsp Ghee ((Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))3 cm peeled and grated ginger root ((Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -))1-2 tsp kudzu root starch ((Vata 0...

Sweet Pumpkin Dish

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Ghee, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

Sweet Pumpkin Dish 300 / 10.5 gr. / oz. pumpkin (peeled and cut to large cubes (Vata - Pitta - Kapha -))2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut to large cubes (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))2 onions (cut to large cubes (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 cinnamon stick (5 cm long...

Onion Soup

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Lubricating, Lunch, Lung Yin Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Stimulating, Winter

Onion Soup 1 / 2.2 kg. / lbs. white onion (about 6 large onionsliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)1 tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)5 Tbs. sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)2-3 Tbs. spelt flour (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +)3-5 stalks celery (chopped (Vata - Pitta - -...

Root Vegetable & Grain Soup for Nourishment & Strengthening of the Lower Body

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Breakfast, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Stimulating, Winter

Root Vegetable & Grain Soup for Nourishment & Strengthening of the Lower Body 2 celery root (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)2 parsley root (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)4 carrots (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1 white onion (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)1 turnip (Vata + Pitta +...

Butter, Flour & Milk Porridge

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Butter, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Fall, Hard to Digest, Heart Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Milk, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Summer, Wheat

Butter, Flour & Milk Porridge 100 / 3.5 gr. / oz. high quality butter (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)5 Tbs. whole/partially whole fresh wheat flour (stone-ground (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++))1 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 cup organic cow’s milk (Vata - Pitta - -...

Black Lentils & Coconut Dahl

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Lentils, Liver fire, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Stomach Fire, Summer

Black Lentils & Coconut Dahl 1 cup black lentils (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha -)1.5 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 tsp. cold pressed coconut oil (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 onion (finely chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 tsp. turmeric (Vata + Pitta – Kapha -...

Pancake

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Eggs, Fall, Ghee, Hard to Digest, Heart Yin Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Milk, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Wheat, Winter

Pancake 1 cup cow’s milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 Tbs. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)3-4 eggs (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++ or (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))For sweet pancakes (add 1 Tbs. maple syrup (Vata -...

Oatmeal Pecan Drink

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Drinks, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Liver Dry & Cold, Lubricating, Lung Yin Deficiency, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Snacks, Stimulating, Winter

Oatmeal Pecan Drink 1 cup warm oatmeal milk (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1 tsp. almond butter or ghee or tahini ((Vata - - Pitta - Kapha ++) or (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++) or (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +))1/4 cup pecans (slightly roasted (Vata - Pitta + Kapha +))1/2-1 tsp....

Freekeh & Carrots

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Decrease Kapha, Dinner, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Wheat, Winter

Freekeh & Carrots 1 cup freekeh (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha -)3-4 carrots (grated (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))1 large onion (chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 chili (fresh or dried, chopped (optiona(Vata + Pitta ++ Kapha - -))3-4 garlic cloves (peeled (Vata - - Pitta...

Buckwheat with Onions & Fenugreek

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, buckwheat, Cleansing & Reducing, Colon damp cold, Decrease Kapha, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Buckwheat with Onions & Fenugreek 1 cup roasted buckwheat groats (Vata + Pitta + Kapha - -)1 cup boiling water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 tsp. sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)1 tsp. mustard seeds (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha - -)1/2 tsp. turmeric (Vata + Pitta -...

Barley & Cumin Soup

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Barley, Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Gall bladder damp heat, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Soup, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

Barley & Cumin Soup 3/4 cup barley groats (washed (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha - -))1 Tbs. cold pressed sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)2 tsp. cumin seeds (Vata - Pitta + Kapha -)1 small red onion (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)1 clove garlic (chopped (Vata - - Pitta...

Rice & Meat Cutlets

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Slowing, Winter

Rice & Meat Cutlets Ingredients (for 15 cutlets):300 / 10.5 gr. / oz. ground beef (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)2 cups white rice (cooked (1 cup uncooke(Vata - - Pitta - - Kapha +))1 small onion (finely chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 medium size carrot (finely...

Bulgur Oshpelo with Beef & Carrots

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Bulgur, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Liver Dry & Cold, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Winter

Bulgur Oshpelo with Beef & Carrots 2 cups bulgur (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)300 / 10.5 gr. / oz. ground veal (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)1 large onion (chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))2 large carrots (grated (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))2 cloves garlic (crushed...

Bukharan Chopped Beef Liver

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver, Liver Blood Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Spread, Winter

Bukharan Chopped Beef Liver 600 / 1.3 gr. / lbs. beef liver (cut to 5 cm pieces (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha ++))2 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)3 eggs (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)3 medium size red onions (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)1 tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0...

Almond Milk

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Drinks, Easy to Digest, Fall, Kidney Dry & Hot, Liver Dry & Hot, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

Almond Milk 1 cup almonds (soaked in water for 12 hours (Vata - - Pitta - - Kapha +))3 cups filtered water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)2-3 dates (pitted (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))Muslin bag Soak the almonds, unpeeled, for 12 hours or overnight.Strain and discard the...

Tahini Bread

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Eggs, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Dry & Cold, Liver Dry & Cold, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Slowing, Snacks, Winter

Tahini Bread 3 eggs (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)6 Tbs. tahini (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)1 Tbs. maple syrup (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +)Pinch salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +) Mix all ingredients well with an egg beater, to make the mixture airy and fluffy.Pour to a baking...

Stir Fried Lettuce

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Recipes, Side Dish, Spring, Stimulating, Stir-fried Vegetables, Summer

Stir Fried Lettuce 1 lettuce head (cut to thick slices (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))2-3 bukchoi bunches (cut to thick slices (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))5 cm long fresh ginger (peeled and finely chopped (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -))1-2 Tbs. cold pressed sesame oil (Vata -...

Green Bolognese

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Lunch, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Winter

Green Bolognese 1/2 / 1.10 kg. / lbs. ground beef (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)2 Tbs. sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)1 onion (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)2 carrots (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1/2 bunch parsley (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1/2 bunch coriander (Vata +...

Energy Balls with Dates & Walnuts

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Snacks, Winter

Energy Balls with Dates & Walnuts 1/2 / 1.10 kg. / lbs. mejdool dates (pitted and soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))1 cup pecans (Vata - Pitta + Kapha +)3 Tbs. tahini (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)3 Tbs. organic peanut butter (Vata - -...

Adzuki Beans, Butternut Squash & Kombu

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Adzuki, Cleansing & Reducing, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Winter

Adzuki Beans, Butternut Squash & Kombu 1 cup azuki beans (Vata + Pitta 0 Kapha - -)10 cm long piece (Kombu seaweed (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha +))2 cups butternut squash (cut to large cubes (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0))Water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Pinch salt (Vata - -...

Green Lentils Kitchari

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Mung Beans, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Slowing, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Summer, Winter

Green Lentils Kitchari 1/2 cup green lentils (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1 cup basmati rice (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0)2 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 Tbs. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)1/2 tsp. mustard seeds (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha - -)1/2 tsp. cumin seeds (Vata -...

Dhokla – Indian Semolina Quiche

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Butter, Decrease Vata, Fall, Ghee, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Semolina, Side Dish, Snacks, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter, Yogurt

Dhokla - Indian Semolina Quiche Ingredients for the quiche:3 cups whole wheat semolina flour (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +*)1 cup yoghurt (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha ++)2 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 cup pumpkin (grated (Vata - Pitta - Kapha -))1/2 tsp. salt (Vata - -...

Chicken Pilaf with Brown Rice and Turmeric

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Chicken, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Chicken Pilaf with Brown Rice and Turmeric 4 chicken thighs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)4 chicken legs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)1 tsp. sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)2 onions (roughly chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))4 carrots (sliced (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha -...

Beetroot & Walnut Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Beetroot & Walnut Salad 2 large beetroots (Vata 0 Pitta + Kapha - -)1 cup walnuts (slightly roasted and roughly chopped (Vata - Pitta + Kapha 0))Fresh coriander (chopped - optional (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))For the dressing:3 Tbs. date syrup (Vata – Pitta - -...

Wild Rice with Sweet Potatoes

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Slowing, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Spring, Summer, Winter

  Wild Rice with Sweet Potatoes 2 sweet potatoes (sliced to thick slices (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))3 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)1 1/4 tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1/4 tsp. black pepper (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -)1/4 tsp. turmeric (Vata +...

Sweet Green Shake

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Drinks, Hard to Digest, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

  Sweet Green Shake A generous handful of parsley (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -)2 stalks young celery (Vata – Pitta - - Kapha -)150 ml coconut milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1/2 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)2 dates (pitted (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))2 bananas...

Olive Tapenade

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Spread, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

  Olive Tapenade 1.5 packed cups pitted olives (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha 0)1 large garlic clove (roughly chopped (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0))1 tsp. Umeboshi spread (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha +)1/3 packed cup dill (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha -)1/3 packed cup parsley (Vata 0...

Nishime – Macrobiotic Vegetable Dish

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Dry, Lunch, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Spring, Steamed Vegetables, Stimulating, Summer

Nishime - Macrobiotic Vegetable Dish Choose 5-6 from the variety of vegetables:For Vata:Onion, garlic, carrot, pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potato, zucchini, leek, fennel.For Pitta:Pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potato, fennel, green peas, Jerusalem...

Eastern Meat Cutlets

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Beef, Chicken, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Winter

Eastern Meat Cutlets For the cutlets:1/2 / 1.1 kg. / lbs. ground beef (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)1/2 / 1.1 kg. / lbs. ground chicken (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha +)2 onions (finely chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))5 cloves garlic (crushed (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha...

Rotalis or Chappatis – Indian Flat Bread

by Asaf Feit | Oct 16, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Yin Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Slowing, Spring, Summer, Wheat, Winter

Rotalis or Chappatis – Indian Flat Bread 2 cups whole wheat flour*2 teaspoons cold pressed oil3/4 cup lukewarm water or as needed3/4 cup whole wheat flour in seperate bowel In a deep bowl mix flour and oil with your hands, then add water and prepare dough that is...

Kimpira – Macrobiotic Vegetable Dish

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Sautéed Vegetables, Side Dish, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Kimpira - Macrobiotic Vegetable Dish 3 Tbs. cold pressed sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)2 pieces of Kombu seaweed (3*3 cm long, soaked and thinly sliced (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha +))1 onion - cut to thick matchsticks (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)2 carrots - cut to...

Indian Lemon Rice

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

Indian Lemon Rice 1 tsp. black mustard seeds (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha - -)Pinch red dry chili (Vata + Pitta ++ Kapha - -)1 tsp. cumin seeds (Vata - Pitta + Kapha -)1/2 tsp. turmeric (Vata + Pitta - Kapha - -)15 young and fresh curry leaves (Vata + Pitta - Kapha - -)1/4...

Classic Root Vegetable Soup with Crème Fresh

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Cream, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Stimulating, Stomach Yin Deficiency, Winter

Classic Root Vegetable Soup with Crème Fresh 5 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)2 large onions (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)4 cloves garlic (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)2 parsley root (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1 celery root (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1 large slice...

Beef Liver in Red Wine

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Beef, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Winter

Beef Liver in Red Wine 12 slices beef liver (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha ++)1 cup red wine (Vata + Pitta ++ Kapha - -)70% whole wheat flour (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++)1 large red onion (finely chopped (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++))4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced (Vata - - Pitta...

Beef Casserole with Root Vegetables, Mushrooms & Wine

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Beef, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Winter

Beef Casserole with Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, & Wine Cold pressed sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)1 / 2.2 kg. / lbs. fresh beef shoulder (cut to 3x3 cm cubes (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++))2 medium onions (cut to sixths (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 large...

Rice Pudding

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Breakfast, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Ghee, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Rice, Slowing, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Winter

Rice Pudding 1 cup sushi rice (Vata - - Pitta - - Kapha ++)3 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)2 cups organic milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 tsp. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)1/2 cup black raisins (washed (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0))Pinch lemon or orange zest (Vata...

Chicken Thighs in Soy & Date Syrup

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Chicken, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Chicken Thighs in Soy & Date Syrup 4 chicken legs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)4 chicken thighs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)5 Tbs. sesame oil (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)1 large onion (thickly sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))5 cloves garlic (cut to large pieces (Vata -...

Bulgur with Caramelized Onion

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Breakfast, Bulgur, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lunch, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

  Bulgur with Caramelized Onion 1 cup bulgur (Vata – Pitta - - Kapha +)1.5 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1/4 tsp. rock salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)4 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)1 large onion (finely chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 Tbs....

Bulgarian Pasta Dish

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Butter, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hard Cheese, Heart Yin Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Liver Yin Deficiency, Lubricating, Lunch, Lung Yin Deficiency, Milk, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Wheat, Winter

Bulgarian Pasta Dish 1 package fettuccini pasta (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++)250 / 0.55 gr. / lb. butter (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)300 / 0.66 gr. / lb. Bulgarian cheese (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha ++)1 / 2.11 liter / pts. milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)5 eggs (Vata - - Pitta...

Berry Sauce

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Sauce, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Berry Sauce 300 / 0.66 gr. / lb black berries (Vata - Pitta + Kapha 0)1/2 cup red wine (Vata + Pitta ++ Kapha - -)2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha 0)1/3 cup cane sugar (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 Tbs. pomegranate molasses (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha -)1...

Sweet Potato Brownies

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

  Sweet Potato Brownies 2-3 small sweet potatoes (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +)3/4 cup wheat flour (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++)10 Medjool dates (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +)4 Tbs. cocoa powder (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha -)100 g. high quality bitter chocolate (Vata 0 Pitta -...

Polenta with Butter & Parmesan Cheese

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Breakfast, Butter, Corn, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hard Cheese, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Spring, Stimulating, Summer, Winter

Polenta with Butter & Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup polenta (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha 0)2 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 flat tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated (Vata - Pitta + Kapha ++))50 gr. butter (at room temperature and cubed...

Oatmeal, Zucchini & Feta Omelet

by Asaf Feit | Oct 13, 2019 | Breakfast, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hard Cheese, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Oatmeal, Zucchini & Feta Omelet 1-2 free range eggs (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)1/2 cup instant oatmeal (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1/4 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Handful of parsley (chopped (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -))Handful of basil (chopped (Vata - Pitta +...

Miso & Tahini Soup

by Asaf Feit | Oct 11, 2019 | Breakfast, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Miso & Tahini Soup 2 carrots (halved and sliced (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))2 sweet potatoes (cubed (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))1 onion (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1 clove garlic (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0)3 Tbs. tahini (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++)Handful of...

Gomasio

by Asaf Feit | Oct 11, 2019 | Condiment, Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Gomasio 1 tsp. thin Atlantic/rock salt (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)18 tsp. brown/black sesame (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)A mortar and a pestle In a heavy iron skillet, roast the salt on a medium flame, for 3-5 minutes.Close the flame and place the warm salt in the...

Potato Fritters

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Cream, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Eggs, Fall, Fried Vegetables, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Slowing, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Winter

Potato Fritters 2 potatoes (roughly grated (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))1 small sweet potato (roughly grated (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))1/2 onion (chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))3 thin celery stalks (finely chopped (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha -))1 large egg (Vata - -...

Polish Chicken Soup

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Breakfast, Chicken, Colon dry, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Polish Chicken Soup 4 thighs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)4 legs (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +)3 potatoes (cut into quarters (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))3 carrots (cut to large pieces (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))2 celery root (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -)2 parsley root (Vata -...

Oatmeal or Semolina Pancake

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Breakfast, Cream, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Eggs, Fall, Ghee, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Semolina, Slowing, Soft Cheese, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Winter, Yogurt

Oatmeal or Semolina Pancake This recipe is a great way to eat oatmeal or semolina while avoiding a mushy porridge texture.   1/2 cup whole wheat semolina flour (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++) Or 1/2 cup instant oatmeal (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +) 1 egg (Vata - - Pitta...

Kudzu Umeboshi Drink

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Colon dry, Decrease Vata, Drinks, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

  Kudzu Umeboshi Drink 1 flat tsp. Umeboshi spread (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha +)1 heaped tsp. kudzu powder (Vata 0 Pitta - - Kapha +) Melt 1 tsp. of Kudzu flakes in 1/4 cup cold water and set aside.Boil in a separate saucepan, 1 cup of water.When the water boil,...

Spicy Sweet Potato

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Easy to Digest, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stimulating

Spicy Sweet Potato 2 sweet potatoes (diced (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))1 onion (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1/3 cup boiling water (used by the end of the onion frying Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)2 pinches cinnamon (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -)2 pinches dried ginger...

Oatmeal, Coconut & Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Slowing, Snacks, Winter

Oatmeal, Coconut & Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 cups instant oats (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1 cup 70% whole wheat flour (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++)1/4 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar (Vata – Pitta - - Kapha ++)1/2 cup chocolate chips (Vata - Pitta - Kapha ++)10 / 0.35...

Meat Loaf for Vata

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Animal Food, Beef, Chicken, Decrease Vata, Fall, Hard to Digest, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Winter

  Meat Loaf for Vata 1/2 / 1.10 kg. / lbs. beef (ground (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha ++))1/2 / 1.10 kg. / lbs. chicken (ground (Vata - Pitta ++ Kapha +))1 small onion (chopped (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1/2 cup whole wheat semolina flour (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)2...

Carrot Soup with Butter

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Breakfast, Butter, Decrease Vata, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Side Dish, Soup, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Carrot Soup with Butter 6 carrots (peeled and roughly sliced (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))2 cloves garlic (sliced (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0))1 onion (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))4 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1/4 tsp. rock salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1...

Baked Sweet Potato with Maple & Ghee

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Baked Vegetables, Colon dry, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Yin Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lung Yin Deficiency, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Baked Sweet Potato with Maple & Ghee 2 or 4 large or small sweets potatoes (peeled (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +))2 tsp. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)2 tsp. maple syrup (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +)1/4 tsp. salt (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1/2 cup boiling water (Vata 0...

Oatmeal Cereal for the Beginning of Fall

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Late Summer, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Liver fire, Lubricating, Lung Yin Deficiency, Milk, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Stimulating

Oatmeal Cereal for the Beginning of Fall 1/3 cup rolled oats (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1/2 cup coconut milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 tsp. coconut oil (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 tsp. coconut flakes (slightly roasted (Vata -...

Moroccan Carrot Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Fall, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

Moroccan Carrot Salad 3 large carrots (sliced to 1/2 cm slices (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))3 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)2 garlic cloves (finely sliced (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha 0))1/2 tsp. cumin (ground (Vata - Pitta + Kapha -))Pinch black pepper (Vata -...

Millet with Zucchini & Almonds

by Asaf Feit | Oct 10, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Colon damp heat, Damp Heat, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Gall bladder damp heat, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lung Damp Heat, Millet, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Stomach Fire, Summer

  Millet with Zucchini & Almonds 1/2 cup millet (Vata ++ Pitta - Kapha - -)1/4 cup almonds (chopped (Vata - - Pitta - - Kapha +))1 large zucchini (cut to small cubes (Vata 0 Pitta - - Kapha 0))1 1/4 cups boiling water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1/4 tsp. rock...

Ginger & Cinnamon Drink

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Colon damp cold, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Drinks, Easy to Digest, Fall, Gall bladder cold, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Recipes, Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stimulating, Winter

Ginger & Cinnamon Drink 1 cm fresh ginger (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -)1 cinnamon stick (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -)2 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)A little honey to taste (Vata + Pitta - Kapha -) Peel the ginger and thinly slice.Put the ginger and cinnamon stick...

Cooling Rice & Mung Bean Kitchari

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Pitta, Easy to Digest, Liver fire, Lunch, Mung Beans, Recipes, Rice, Slowing, Spring, Stomach Fire, Summer

Cooling Rice & Mung Bean Kitchari 1 cup basmati rice (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0)1/2 cup mung beans (Vata 0 Pitta - - Kapha -)1/3 cup coriander (chopped (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))1/3 cup dried coconut flakes (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +)2 tsp. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha...

Carrot with Lemon & Honey

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | All Year, Cleansing & Reducing, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Hot & Dry, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Recipes, Side Dish, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stimulating

Carrot with Lemon & Honey 3 large carrots (sliced to 1/2 cm slices (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha - -))1/4 tsp. dried ginger powder (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha -)1 tsp. honey (Vata + Pitta - Kapha -)1/4 lemon (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)Pinch salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)...

Tapioca Pudding

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Fall, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver fire, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Stomach Fire, Summer

Tapioca Pudding 1/2 cup tapioca pearls (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)5 cups coconut milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1/4 tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1 Tbs. maple syrup (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha +)1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)Pinch clove (ground...

Millet & Quinoa Tabule

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Damp Heat, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Hard to Digest, Lunch, Millet, Quinoa, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

Millet & Quinoa Tabule 1/2 cup millet (Vata ++ Pitta - Kapha - -)1/2 cup red quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)Handful of Arame seaweed (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0, soaked for 10 min., strained and washed)2 cups waterPinch salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)2 cups chopped...

Millet & Dried Fruit Cake

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Hard to Digest, Liver fire, Millet, Slowing, Snacks, Spring, Stomach Fire, Winter

Millet & Dried Fruit Cookies 1 cup millet (washed and strained (Vata ++ Pitta - Kapha - -))1 1/4 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 1/4 cups natural apple juice (Vata + Pitta - Kapha 0)Pinch salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)3 dried apricots (chopped (Vata + Pitta...

Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Yin Deficiency, Late Summer, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lung Yin Deficiency, Nourishing, Recipes, Soup, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

  Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk 1 butternut squash (cut to medium size cubes (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0))1 Tbs. coconut oil (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)1 cup coconut milk (Vata – Pitta - - Kapha ++)2 cups water1/2 tsp. fennel seeds (Vata - -...

Amaranth Porridge with Apple & Almonds

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Amaranth, Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Fall, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

Amaranth Porridge with Apple & Almonds 1 cup amaranth (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha -)1 apple (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha - or pear (Vata 0 Pitta - - Kapha +))1 tsp. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)1 date (chopped (Vata - Pitta - Kapha +))1/4 cup raisins (Vata - Pitta - Kapha...

Quinoa, Kale & Cucumber Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 9, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Mung Beans, Quinoa, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

  Quinoa, Kale & Cucumber Salad 1 cup quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1 3/4 cups water1 cucumber (chopped (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha ++))115 gr. kale (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha -)1/2 cup mung bean sprouts (Vata ++ Pitta - Kapha - -)Handful of Wakame seaweed...

Quinoa, Beetroot, Apple & Celery Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 8, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Quinoa, Recipes, Salad, Slowing, Spring, Summer

  Quinoa, Beetroot, Apple & Celery Salad 1 large beetroot (Vata 0 Pitta + Kapha - -)1 cup quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1 3/4 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 green apple (thinly sliced (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))3 stalks celery (thinly sliced (Vata -...

Mung Beans & Quinoa Majadra

by Asaf Feit | Oct 7, 2019 | Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Hot & Dry, Late Summer, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Mung Beans, Quinoa, Recipes, Slowing, Spring, Summer

Mung Beans & Quinoa Majadra 1 cup quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1/2 cup mung beans (soaked for 4-6 hours and/or sprouted, strained and)washed (Vata 0 Pitta - - Kapha -)3 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)2 medium onions (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha...

Kale, Blueberry & Peppermint Shake

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Colon damp heat, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Drinks, Hard to Digest, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Raw Vegetables, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

Kale, Blueberry & Peppermint Shake 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)60 gr. kale1 green apple (cut to large pieces)3/4 cup apple juice7 peppermint leaves Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Bulgur, Pomegranate & Mint Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Bulgur, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Blood Deficiency, Heart Yin Deficiency, Late Summer, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

  Bulgur, Pomegranate & Mint Salad 1 cup bulgur (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)1 3/4 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Seeds from 1 pomegranate (Vata - Pitta - Kapha -)1/3 cup mint leaves (chopped (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha -))7 chives (chopped (Vata - Pitta + Kapha -...

Beetroot, Carrot & Walnut Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Colon damp cold, Decrease Kapha, Dinner, Fall, Hard to Digest, Heart Blood Deficiency, Hot & Dry, Late Summer, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

Beetroot, Carrot & Walnut Salad 3 carrots (peeled and roughly grated (Vata + Pitta - Kapha -))1 raw beetroot (peeled and roughly grated (Vata 0 Pitta + Kapha - -))2 stalks celery (leaves included, finely sliced (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha -))5 chives (chopped (Vata -...

Zucchini Noodles with Almond-Peppermint Pesto

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Dry Stagnation, Lubricating, Lunch, Recipes, Soft Cheese, Stimulating

  Zucchini Noodles & Almond-Peppermint Pesto 1/2 cup peppermint leaves (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1/2 cup coriander (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1/2 cup parsley (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1 medium red onion (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))2 cloves garlic (Vata...

Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Dry, Colon damp heat, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Fall, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Quinoa, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

  Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad 1/2 cup quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 medium carrot (grated (Vata + Pitta - Kapha -))1 small onion (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -)1/4 bunch parsley (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -)1/4 bunch coriander...

Pearl Barley, Bell Pepper, Cucumber & Mint Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Barley, Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Summer

Pearl Barley, Bell Pepper, Cucumber & Mint Salad 1/2 cup pearl barley (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha - -)1.5 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Salt to taste (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1/2 cup parsley (chopped (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -))5-6 chives (chopped (Vata - Pitta...

Pearl Barely, Carrot & Mushroom Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Barley, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Drinks, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Stir-fried Vegetables, Summer

Pearl Barely, Carrot & Mushroom Salad 1/2 cup pearl barley (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha - -)1.5 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 carrot (cut to small cubes (Vata + Pitta - Kapha - -))5-6 wild mushrooms (sliced (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha -))1 red onion (sliced (Vata...

Pearl Barley & Greens Salad with Raisons & Almonds

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Barley, Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Pearl Barley & Greens Salad with Raisons & Almonds 1/2 cup pearl barley (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha - -)1.5 cups of water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Handful of parsley (chopped (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -))Handful of coriander (chopped (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))1...

Sprouted Lentils, Tomatoes & Coriander Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Lentils, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Sprouted Lentils, Tomatoes & Coriander Salad 2 cups freshly sprouted lentils (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)2 ripe tomatoes (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)1/2 bunch coriander (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1/2 bunch chives (Vata - Pitta + Kapha - -)2 medium green cucumbers (Vata...

Sprouted Lentils, Celery, Red Pepper & Portobello Mushroom Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Lentils, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Sprouted Lentils, Celery, Red Pepper & Portobello Mushroom Salad 1/2 cup green lentils (sprouted (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))1 cup lukewarm water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)2 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)2 cloves garlic (crushed (Vata - - Pitta ++ Kapha...

Sprouted Lentils & Sweet Potato Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Lentils, Liver fire, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

  Sprouted Lentils & Sweet Potato Salad 1/2 cup sprouted green lentils (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)1 large sweet potato (Vata - - Pitta - Kapha ++)1 small rosemary sprig (Vata 0 Pitta + Kapha - -)1/2 tsp. rock salt (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha ++)2 Tbs. olive oil...

Scrambled Tofu with Kale & Tomatoes

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Late Summer, Liver fire, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Soy Bean, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Scrambled Tofu with Kale & Tomatoes 1 package tofu (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha ++)2 ripe tomatoes (finely diced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +))3 stalks celery (chopped (Vata – Pitta - - Kapha -))4 kale leaves (chopped (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha -))1 Tbs. ghee (Vata - Pitta...

Pearl Barley & Cauliflower

by Asaf Feit | Oct 6, 2019 | Barley, Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Colon damp heat, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Pearl Barley & Cauliflower For the barley:1/2 cup pearl barley (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha - -)1/2 tsp. salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha 0)1 1/2 cup water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)1 cauliflower head (separated to small flowers (Vata ++ Pitta - - Kapha -))2 Tbs. olive oil...

Quinoa & Beetroot Salad

by Asaf Feit | Oct 4, 2019 | Breakfast, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Dinner, Hard to Digest, Liver fire, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Quinoa, Recipes, Salad, Spring, Stimulating, Stomach Fire, Summer

Quinoa & Beetroot Salad For the salad:1 cup uncooked quinoa (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha - -)1.75 cups of water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)Handful of Arame seaweed (Vata - Pitta - Kapha 0)Pinch rock salt (Vata - - Pitta 0 Kapha +)1 medium size (raw beetroot, finely grated...

Coco Cereal

by Asaf Feit | Oct 3, 2019 | Breakfast, Colon dry, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Blood Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Kidney Qi Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Lung Qi Deficiency, Nourishing, Oats, Recipes, Rice, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Stimulating, Winter

  Coco Cereal A recipe for a grain cereal from the classic Japanese Macrobiotic kitchen. The Coco cereal has a gentle flavor and a roasted scent that spreads in the house during cooking and creates a nurturing and comforting atmosphere. Preparation of the cereal...

Stir Fried Tofu & Leafy Greens

by Asaf Feit | Oct 3, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Colon dry, Decrease Pitta, Gall bladder damp heat, Hard to Digest, Heart fire blazing, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver fire, Liver Yang Rising, Lubricating, Lunch, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Soy Bean, Spring, Stir-fried Vegetables, Stomach Fire, Summer

Stir Fried Tofu & Leafy Greens For the tofu marinade:1 package of tofu (cut into 1cm cubes (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha ++))3 Tbs. sunflower oil (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha 0)1 tsp. cumin seeds (ground (Vata - Pitta + Kapha -))1 tsp. fennel seeds (ground (Vata - - Pitta -...

Black Bean, Butternut squash & Corn Stew

by Asaf Feit | Oct 2, 2019 | Black Beans, Cleansing & Reducing, Cold & Dry, Cooked Vegetables, Corn, Decrease Kapha, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Hard to Digest, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Recipes, Slowing, Summer

Black Bean, Butternut Squash & Corn Stew 1 cup black beans (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -)5-7 cm Kombu seaweed soaked in water for 10 mins. (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha +)3 Tbs. sunflower oil (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha 0)1 medium onion (sliced (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha -))1/2 tsp....

Semolina Porridge

by Asaf Feit | Oct 2, 2019 | Breakfast, Cold & Oliy, Colon dry, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Vata, Decrease Vata-Pitta, Dinner, Easy to Digest, Fall, Heart Yin Deficiency, Hot & Oily, Liver Blood Deficiency, Lubricating, Lung Yin Deficiency, Milk, Nourishing, Recipes, Semolina, Winter

Semolina Porridge Ingredients:For thin porridge:1/2 cup semolina flour (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)2 cups milk (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha ++)2 cups water (Vata 0 Pitta - Kapha +)For thick porridge:1/2 cup semolina flour1 cup milk1 cup water1 tsp coconut oil (Vata - Pitta...

Mung Bean and Vegetable Dish

by Asaf Feit | Oct 2, 2019 | Cold & Dry, Cooked Vegetables, Decrease Pitta, Decrease Pitta-Kapha, Easy to Digest, Liver Phlegm Stagnation, Lunch, Mung Beans, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spring, Summer

  Mung Beans & Vegetable Dish 1 cup mung beans (soaked for 2-6 hrs. (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha -))2 Tbs. ghee (Vata - Pitta - - Kapha +)1 leek (sliced (Vata - Pitta 0 Kapha -))1 potato (cut into large cubes (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))1 sweet potato (cut into...

Green Tofu Spread

by Asaf Feit | Oct 1, 2019 | Cold & Oliy, Decrease Pitta, Fall, Hard to Digest, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver fire, Lubricating, Nourishing, Recipes, Slowing, Snacks, Soy Bean, Spring, Stomach Fire, Summer

Green Tofu Spread 1 package tofu (about 330 gr. / 0.75 lb. (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha ++))1 bunch parsley (medium size (Vata 0 Pitta 0 Kapha - -))1 bunch coriander (medium size (Vata + Pitta - - Kapha -))6-8 Tbs. olive oil (Vata - - Pitta + Kapha +)Juice from half a...