This Ayurvedic almond blend is an excellent tonic when you feel exhausted and looking for a drink to perk you up. It boosts energy, vitality and digestion. And I especially recommend it to clients after their period, after sex to rebuild fluids and when trying to conceive as it nourishes the reproductive organs. Ingredients: Two […]

Sprouts As Snacks My relationship with sprouts started in my childhood. Lentils and Beans have been a part of my life since I can remember. My favorite being the yellow mung and the red (masoor) lentils. Historically, Indians have been consuming lentils and beans for centuries. Predominantly a vegetarian population, the protein element in beans, […]

By Heidi Spurrell Pulses are not just great for your health, but are absolutely brilliant for soil fertility and biodiversity.  It’s a win-win! While pulses are the mainstay of many national dishes; think dahl, falafel, refried beans, even baked beans, to name a few, chefs around the globe are finding new and creative ways to […]

By Punam Chopra, Founder of SpiceBox Organics Tempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many […]

Umeboshi Fruit, Harvesting and Preparation Umeboshi is a species of fruit-bearing tree sharing the same family roots with cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds. Umeboshi which is often called a “plum” is actually a cross between an apricot and plum. Traditionally made by harvesting ume fruit when it ripens around June, young umeboshi are packed […]

Challenging periods can make us feel more anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally low. We each go through something different. Everyone will have their habits to help them during tough times; these are six daily lifestyle habits that I’ve implemented from the healing wisdom of Ayurveda that helps me feel me more grounded and emotionally balanced. See […]

Happy Diwali from SpiceBox Organics! Let us be a part of your celebrations this year. But first, here’s a quick crash course on what Diwali is: it is the festival of lights, and it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This year Diwali is on November 4. […]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! But how do we celebrate Thanksgiving in a sustainable fashion? Here are some tips! Buy Locally Grown Food  This is probably the first and foremost thing you should do this Thanksgiving! Always remember that the closer the food is grown, the lower the environmental impact it will have as […]