lotus seeds or makhana, Pecan, Pinon Pistachio health and nutrtion

Lotus seeds are nutritive tonic increasing sexual energy and rejuvenative  when taken with sugar and ghee good for balancing vata Increases reproductive tissues or shukra/ojas Prevents nocturnal emission and Good for infertility Combines well with ashwagandha Taste – Sweet, astringent Decreases Pitta / Increase Vata and Kapha Contraindication – May be hard to digest  Pecan […]

Hazelnuts cashews flax seeds health and nutrition

Hazelnuts, cashews and flax seeds are sweet, astringent decreases vata / Increases Pitta and kapha. Its lighter and easier for kapha to digest. It decreases Vata and increase Pitta and Kapha / Cashews – Increases all 3 Vata, Pitta, Kapha Flax seeds – are anti-inflammatory both internal and external, warming increase vata and Kapha May […]

Almond health benefits and nutrition

Almonds are nutritive, laxative and rejuvenating best had when soaked over night. Its high in fiber and helps to build stronger bones and muscles. Anything in excess may not be healthy for the body moderation is best. Lets look at the benefits of almonds Good for cough or dry cough Increases reproductive fluid semen Improves […]