5 Ways Spices Promote Gut Health (and Bring Joy Back to the Table)
If you’ve ever dealt with food allergies, followed a gluten-free lifestyle, or tried the low FODMAP path, you know the gut can be… well, a little fussy. Some days it’s bloating, other days it’s cramping, and sometimes it feels like your stomach has a mind of its own. The truth...
Cooking Without the Top 12 Allergens: Finding Flavor & Balance with Ayurveda
Living allergen-free isn’t about what you lose, it’s about discovering new ways to nourish your family. With the right swaps and the magic of spices, your kitchen becomes a place of variety, wellness, and joy.
How to Fall Asleep Faster This Fall & Winter: Ayurvedic Wisdom + IrieVeda Chakra Teas
As fall’s chill settles in and daylight retreats, many of us find it harder to slip into restful slumber. Ayurveda, the ancient science of life teaches that sleep (nidra) is essential for healing, balancing doshas, and preserving emotional and physical well-being. Using the right spices in a mindful tea ritual...
How to Choose Allergy-Friendly Spices for Delicious Meals
In today’s world, where dietary restrictions and food sensitivities are increasingly common, it can feel like enjoying flavorful food is harder than ever. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach, you can enjoy delicious, vibrant meals that are also safe and mindful. Choosing the right...
Plant-Based Diet and Diabetes: An Ayurvedic & Gut Health Perspective
Managing diabetes isn’t just about cutting sugar, it’s about creating a relationship with food that heals. From an Ayurvedic perspective, balance begins with the gut, and spices are the key to unlocking digestive and metabolic harmony.
Low FODMAP Spices for Chicken: An Ayurvedic & Gut-Healthy Guide
When you live with digestive sensitivities, chicken often becomes a staple protein, it’s gentle on the stomach, versatile, and easy to prepare. But the real magic happens when you pair it with the right spices. If you’re following a low FODMAP diet for gut health, choosing spices carefully is essential....
Spices to Use in Chili
Chili is one of those comfort foods that sparks both passion and debate. From Texas cook-offs to vegetarian twists, everyone has an opinion on what makes the perfect bowl of chili. But one thing’s for certain: the spices make all the difference. Chili has roots in both Indigenous and Mexican...
What Spices are in Italian Seasoning?
When you think of Italian cuisine, you probably picture bowls of pasta tossed in fragrant sauces, crispy roasted vegetables, or bread dipped in olive oil and herbs. At the heart of many of these dishes lies one pantry staple: Italian seasoning. But what exactly is in Italian seasoning, and how...