Month: September 2014

Raw Cardamom Cashew Cream Tartlets

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Raw Cardamom Cashew Cream Tartlets During my last semester at Pepperdine, I had enrolled in a Regent and Seaver Scholars Colloquium course on Eastern and Western Philosophy and Science. We covered some awesome topics in ethics and philosophy from Confucius, Yoga and Meditation, Chuang Tzu, Desedimentation, Chinese Calligraphy, and Ikebana. When my professor, Dr. Thompson asked our class for topic suggestions that we were interested about, I quickly sent him an email regarding my interest in Ayurvedic Medicine. Just as quickly, I received a reply: “Would you be willing to teach us about Ayurvedic medicine on February 11?” What. I was about to teach my first university lecture. I was honored, excited, and also nervous. While I am no expert on Ayurvedic medicine, I have always been intrigued by herbal medicine, and how eating right depends on your body type. With some research, I composed a quick run down on Ayurveda (of course, including a simple Ayurvedic recipe 😛 ). After my lecture, I shared the part I find most interesting about Ayurvedic medicine–that is, how different foods react in certain ways with …

Vegan Breakfast Burrito Bowl

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Vegan Breakfast Burrito Bowl What does your morning look like? 5 am gym sessions aren’t for everyone, but there are still ways you can improve your morning healthy habits. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as you refuel your body with the energy it missed overnight. We all love that large bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but truth is, sugary, processed cereals will not keep you filled for long. You’ll end up reaching for more than one serving or be hungry again within an hour. It is much healthier to start with something full of vitamins, protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Who says veggies aren’t for breakfast? With a recommended 3 cups/day, this recipe will give you a head start on your veggie count. The Vegan Breakfast Burrito bowl is a savory, filling, and high protein option for breakfast. This colorful breakfast will jumpstart your day with a boost of long-lasting energy from the right kind of fuel. Best of all, it is so easy to take on the go, without the “splish-sploshing” of …