Replenish

Replenish...

‘To make full or complete again by supplying what has been or is lacking’

 - dictionary.com     

It can be the little things that light us up and make us feel nourished...

​The daily habit of checking in, quietening our minds and listening to what we really need, can go a long way in helping us to feel centered instead of scattered, fulfilled instead of running on empty.

Ayurveda teaches us the art of self care and how to be in tune with the rhythms of nature. We can learn to replenish, through supportive lifestyle choices for our own unique dosha, choosing nourishing food and drawing upon the foundation of our daily routine. 

What are the little things that ‘light you up’ and make you feel nourished throughout your day?

You could enjoy a simple morning walk, breathing in the fresh air, or write in a journal to clear your thoughts. Meet up with family and friends or go shopping locally for the freshest ingredients and connect with your community. Do or say something kind to show that you care. Make the time to relax and unwind at the end of your day with a soothing bath...

I am always in awe of how a change of scenery can also work wonders to lift our spirits and renew our vitality in unexpected ways. Whether it be through taking a holiday, a short weekend break or just factoring in some space during the day to reconnect to what is important to you.

Replenishing is a necessity for us all to feel at our best.

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Restorative Mung Bean Soup

Warm and satisfying for Autumn ...
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This soup was inspired by 'Kicharee' which traditionally includes basmati rice.
​This is a slightly lighter alternative whilst still capturing that deeply nourishing taste.
Mung beans are full of protein,and when cooked with digestive enhancing spices,  provide both restorative and cleansing benefits.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of ghee or rice bran oil
500g whole mung beans
2 medium carrots diced
2 sticks of celery diced
1 onion chopped
1 large clove of garlic crushed
1 clove bud
1 dessertspoon of dried organic turmeric
1 dessertspoon of dried or fresh ginger
1 tspn of ground cummin
1 dessertspoon of fennel seeds
1 litre of vegetable stock
Fresh coriander to garnish and an extra teaspoon of ghee

Method:
Soak the mung beans in cold water for 1-2 hours to soften. Rinse thoroughly.

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and lightly fry the ginger, garlic, onion and dried spices.
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Add the diced carrot and celery. 
Then add the rinsed mung beans, stir well before adding the stock.

Cover and simmer on low heat until the mung beans and vegetables are tender.
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Season to taste before garnishing with freshly chopped coriander and the teaspoon of ghee.

Vata - can reduce the onion
Pitta - can reduce ginger if too heating
Kapha - can add a pinch of chilli for extra heat

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From My Garden:  Sage

​​This beautiful Sage bush is thriving in my garden. The soil is well drained and it receives lots of sunshine throughout the day providing the ideal growing conditions that it needs.

Grows best: in warm, well-drained soil. Harvested from spring to autumn. Cut back after flowering. ​

​​Steep a couple of leaves in a small teapot and enjoy as a herbal tea.

Qualities:​ Pungent, bitter, astringent.
Slightly heating.
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Benefits of Sage:

• Sage helps to replenish energy whilst aiding digestion and the respiratory and nervous systems.
• ​​It’s antiseptic properties make it a useful mouth and throat gargle.​
• Egyptians used sage medicinally as a brain tonic. For those studying, it has been traditionally used to help boost memory.
• ​​Counteracts the richness of heavy foods with its potency. ​
• Helps to reduce excess secretions in the body such as mucus from the nose and lungs, as well as excessive salivation.
• ​​Especially good for excessive kapha dosha when taken in a warm tea. ​
• Emotionally it helps to promote calmness and clarity.

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Caution – Avoid if pregnant and for nursing mothers. Do not use if you are experiencing conditions of dryness.

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Consultations

A personalised Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation is a wonderful way to learn more about your individual mind/body nature and the choices that help to support your ongoing health and wellbeing. 
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Please contact me here if you would like to book an appointment.

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The information in Nourish Notes is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat diagnose, prescribe or heal any health condition or to replace standard medical treatment or advice.