Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves

How do you keep your energy from falling like the leaves this Autumn? Warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom will stabilize your health and boost your immune. You can add spices to anything ~ to breakfast, lunch and dinner, to salads, meats, milks, desserts and drinks.

During the change of the seasons, Vata, the energy of movement, is predominant. It’s important to avoid excesses at this time and to nurture moderation and stress-free living to keep the immune system functioning at its peak performance.

General food guidelines to follow at this time of the year include:
1) Eat foods that are sweet (whole grains, not cookies), sour & salty (rock salt, not potato chips)
2) Limit the intake of spicy, raw, cold, and light foods, i.e. cold salads, sushi, and cold bean salads.
3) Enjoy warm, cooked foods, a variety of proteins, and healthy fats.

Consider sipping on the following Vata Balancing Tea throughout the day to help make the transition of the seasons easier on the mind and body.

Cinnamon

Ingredients
Serving size: 1 cup
1 cup Water
1/4 tsp fresh Ginger, grated
1/4 tsp ground Cardamom
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Optional: Raw Honey or Maple Syrup to taste

Directions
Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add spices. Cover and steep, or use a coffee/tea press, for 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste & serve.

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Wishing you a bountiful, balanced Autumn ~

Namaste!