As we head into the holidays, its easy to do two things – either forget about ourselves and focus only on the needs of others (to a point of neglect for our own wellbeing) or to see all the fun things out there and go a little “self” crazy. Moderation is the key to most things in life, even in the holiday season.
With that being said, there are a few healthy things I am pretty much obsessed with at the moment – not too a point of selfishness, just to a healthy, happy point.
Some are healthy, some are indulgent, but all keep my spirit in check ,which in turns keeps my mind and body healthy and aligned for a happy holiday season.
1) Soup: when the weather gets chilly, there is nothing better than soup to ward off the cold…ecept for maybe obsession #2. I have a few soup recipes coming up for your and I am so very excited to FINALLY be able to make a soup that tastes good! It has been my nemesis for a LONG time.
2) Almond Milk Lattes. So good – with matcha green tea powder, chai tea, or even a touch of coffee (less than 1 serving, which I make Ayurvedically – recipe below!)
3) Fires – not in the pyro sense, more in the outside by the fire pit or inside in our fireplace while watching a movie and consuming obsessions #1 and #2. What can I say? I like things cozy 🙂
4) Beet Juice: I am all about green juices, but once the weather turns even remotely cooler, I start craving beet juice. My favorite is to add lime, beet, and carrot to my typical green juice for a nice earthy, root veg kick.
5) Yoga, Meditation, and Dance: I am loving to get in tune with moving however my body and mind need that day – or maybe not move at all and find a bit of stillness. It sparks my creativity, brings me back into balance, and unblocks/releases energy.
And I am also LOVING all of the LOVE from you all – through the blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, you all keep showing your support, love, and positivity and I could not be more thankful. Thank you so much for supporting the #100days100poses ongoing event, as well as stopping by and voting at the Better Recipes contest. I still have a few big announcements coming up, but they might be a little later this or next week. In the meantime, here is that coffee recipe. Now I know what you are thinking – you don;t drink coffee. Isn’t it acidic and disruptive to digestion? Truthfully, yes. But it can also be brewed with a few spices to relieve jitters, help with acidity, and not bother digestion. And again, everything in moderation.
I use a french press to brew my coffee so I can make less than 1/2 cup at a time with whichever spices I prefer.
Here is a recipe for 1 serving, of my favorite Ayurvedic Coffee. The spices in this coffee are calming (nutmeg and cardamom) spices that are used to help you sleep at night when mixed into a tea or warmed milk. When added to coffee, they help to calm the overdose of caffeine and prevent jitters and crashing. The cinnamon is a digestive aid that, along with the creamy almond milk, helps to soothe any upset or irritation to your digestive system. And it tastes so freaking good! I’m not a huge coffee drinker and I LOVE this kind.
Ayurvedic Coffee:
1 tbsp your favorite blend (i use an espresso roast)
1/4 boiled water
1 tsp each cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, heated or steamed
*optional 1 tsp all natural sweetener, such as honey, molasses, agave, or maple syrup
Add spices and coffee to french press. Pour in boiling water (less than half a mugs worth). Brew for 4 minutes. Steam or heat your milk. Add coffee, sweetener, and milk to your mug. Stir it up and enjoy – in moderation 😉
What are some of your current Loves right now?
Again, thank you all for your support. I don’t think I mentioned before, but the Better Recipes contest is ongoing through November – and you can vote once per day! Please help support The House of Healthy and head over to check out the super delicious Coconut Sweet Potato Fries!
Peace and Love,
Jessi
