All Things Pumpkin
Pumpkin Spice & All The Things Nice
No pantry is complete in November without the addition of at least one pumpkin! These bright orange orbs are much more than just a Halloween gimmick. Pumpkin is actually incredibly versatile and can be used as both sweet and savory dishes, including your drinks. We all know this month we are hearing more and more people ordering THE Pumpkin Spiced Lattes in your local coffee shop. This warming, soothing drink can actually help you reduce stress and remain calm and stable throughout this fall(of course not the sugar part ;), the season of movement and change. Pumpkin also satisfies the stomach and allows you and your body to relax. After a long, tiresome day at work, cook yourself a batch of this Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup to unwind and warm your core.
https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Coconut-Curry-Pumpkin-Soup/25246
If you’re like me, the darker days and more cooler weather somehow make me want to eat more things sweet!
If you tend to have bit of a sweet tooth, there is good news for you this season. Sweet is one of the tastes that grounds the nervous system, can build strength, and balances Vata (wind in the body) and leaves you feeling nurtured and comforted - both physically and emotionally. This is the time of year for sweet taste in the diet, but this does not mean loading up on processed sugar.
I REPEAT, DO NOT LOAD UP ON PROCESSED SUGAR PEOPLE! Instead, choose heartier options in the fall. Enjoy the natural sweetness of homemade treats such as Sweet Potato Spicy Pecan Crisp https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Sweet-Potato-Spicy-Pecan-Crisp/24723 and Almond Coconut Fudge https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Almond-Coconut-Fudge/8307
Fall is such an exciting time. Time to slow down, time to break out those coats and fuzzy boots. Cuddling with your kiddos or partner. Delicious warm drinks. Fires. Cozy is the word that comes to mind for me. This fall, cook up some of these delicious warming options and enjoy time preparing for introspection.
