Julie ChecknitaMar 4, 20213 minLife Beyond Coffee: Coconut Chai Spiced Matcha How do you feel after your morning cup of coffee? Are you more anxious, more jittery? Do you have heartburn? How do you feel before your...
Julie ChecknitaOct 15, 20206 minTis’ Da Vata Season – Vata Balancing Practices for FallAhhh Vata, the dosha of space and air. The dosha of movement and force governing all biological activity. Vata, often called the King of...
Julie ChecknitaSep 1, 20202 minAyurvedic Inspired Chai Spiced Sweet Potato CookiesNot only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are lower in both calories and carbs and higher in fiber, vitamin A & B...
Julie ChecknitaAug 16, 20202 minWarm Potato Oatmeal SaladAccording to Ayurveda, all disease stars with an imbalance of Agni. Agni, also known as digestive fire, is responsible for extracting...
Julie ChecknitaAug 16, 20201 minEasy Sweet Potato TortillasNot only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are also lower in both calories & carbohydrates and higher in fiber & vitamin...
Julie ChecknitaAug 16, 20201 minNourishing Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes Not only are these Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes simple to make and oh so delicious, but they are easy to digest and nourishing. ...
Julie ChecknitaAug 14, 20201 minDigestion Boosting Ginger Spiced Lassi When it comes to beverages, Ayurveda offers a few guidelines to help with digestion. Ice cold drinks are to be avoided at all costs –...
Julie ChecknitaAug 6, 20204 minAyurveda & Food Combining: Guidelines for Optimal Digestion When looking at food, it’s not only important what, when, how and how much we eat, but also how we choose to combine the foods we eat.
Julie ChecknitaAug 4, 20206 minFinding Balance in Chaotic Times with AyurvedaWith all the chaos going on in the world right now, I’ve been turning to Ayurveda – the 5000+ year old natural system of healing more and...
Julie ChecknitaJul 13, 20203 minAyurveda & Ojas: Simple Practices to Boost Vitality & EnergyFactors said to decrease Ojas include anger, fear, worry, too much screen time, unprocessed emotions, overwork, excessive sexual activity,
Julie ChecknitaMay 3, 20203 minGhee Infused 5 Spice Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cilantro Coconut Cream SauceIn Ayurveda, spices are said to help strengthen the agni (digestive fire), antidote / balance the negative properties of food, burn up...
Julie ChecknitaJul 11, 20195 minCleansing: Just Another Bullshit Trend or Necessity in Today’s Modern WorldSo what’s the deal? Do we need to cleanse – or is this just another clever buzzword trend, telling us we aren’t good enough? Weren’t our bod
Julie ChecknitaDec 6, 20183 minMorning Mantra - Establishing Routine for a More Focused DayOne of the greatest tools I've discovered along my path of healing is the power of creating routine and stability - regardless of...
Julie ChecknitaNov 24, 20182 minGhee, the Ayurvedic SuperfoodAhh, Ghee. You sweet, delicious liquid. Described by Ayurveda as liquid gold, this medicinal fat has been used both internally and...
Julie ChecknitaNov 22, 20182 minSelf-Healing via Ayurveda I'm excited to be studying the ancient healing science of Ayurveda. What exactly is Ayurveda you ask? In short, Ayurveda is a 5000+ year...