These days, I’m thinking a lot more about joint support and exploring ways in which I can prevent future achy knees. And this is where collagen comes in. Collagen is found in skin, bones, cartilage and tendons - it is the main protein found in all connective tissues in our body and is especially important for the joints. Our body naturally produces collagen, however the amount gradually decreases as we age. So it is definitely something we should aim to replenish. Bone broth

I’ve always enjoyed a good roast chicken but my homemade attempts have been hit or miss. And while most store-bought rotisserie chickens are unarguably tasty, I find that many are prepared with too many preservatives for my liking. Samin Nosrat, Bay Area chef and author of ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ changed this for me. You have to check out her fool-proof recipe ! And the best part is that the recipe only calls for  3 ingredients! Yeah! All you have to do is marinate the whole ch

Sharing my go-to smoothie for when I need a quick boost before exercising or need to replenish nutrients after working out. This recipe passes my Ayurvedic requirement - it's easy to digest, contains only a few ingredients and isn’t an ice-cold beverage. Also, no added sugar! 1 banana (I always keep overripe bananas in the freezer)1 tablespoon organic unsalted almond butter1½ cup water (room temperature) 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder5-6 organic coffee beans (optional)

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to eat those leafy greens which, according to Ayurveda, have cleansing and cooling properties. Combine them with healthy fats to offset their dry qualities, add some herbs, spices and citrus to balance out the cold quality that is inherent in raw vegetables and you’ve got pesto - a delicious Ayurvedic-approved sauce. Below is a quick, easy and customizable recipe for you to try out. Ingredients 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (pine nuts, walnuts

In keeping with summer theme, here is an easy salad I love to whip up during the season. Typically, Ayurveda does not recommend salads or raw vegetables but this dish is a 'pass'. The star of this recipe is the beetroot - rich in minerals, nourishing, cleansing and cooling. Making it a perfect option for the warm weather. Ingredients 2 medium-sized steamed or roasted beets (sliced or chopped) 1.5 tbsp. Crush walnuts or candied pecans 1 cup organic spinach 1-2 tsp. extra-virgi