Looking for a light, healthy, and not too sweet spring snack? Try making this tea-infused chia seed pudding! Not only is it very low in fat and calories, but its loaded with nutrients and very filling as well.
What exactly are chia seeds?
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Tea has been a prevalent part of Russian culture since first making its way up from China in the mid 17th century. As you can imagine, the original trade route between these two massive countries was long and treacherous.
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One could argue that stress is a natural part of the human experience. However, in modern day life, stress has become a toxic and debilitating epidemic, permeating all populations of humanity. When our body experiences a stressful moment, the adrenal glands become stimulated amidst a cascade of sympathetic neural activity as the breath quickens and shortens. Known to some as the “Fight or Flight Response”, the belly begins to tighten, hampering the digestive process, and the muscles are poised to contract.
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Butter tea, also known as po cha, is a drink of the Tibetans and Chinese minorities in southwestern China. It’s also consumed in Bhutan.
Po-cha is a hearty brew of tealeaves, yak butter, and salt.
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We’re passionate about eating well here at Arogya. We also love a sweet, guilt-free indulgence from time to time. For this reason, I devised this recipe for gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, paleo-diet friendly, and yummy blueberry-chia muffins seasoned with a touch of Earl Grey tea. They’re super easy to make and satisfying. Additionally, they make a wholeness after school snack for kids!
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Is your back cranky? Are your legs tired? Just need a rest? Practice restorative makarasana!
In Sanskrit, the word makarasana means crocodile.
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There’s a lot to write about tea customs in China as tea has been an integral part of the culture for thousands of years. Here are some modern tea customs of China in a nutshell:
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Something we’re proud of here at Arogya is the fact we’re the only authentic, artisan pu’er tea distributor in the United States. Wei, who grew up in China, has spent the last 10 years cultivating direct relationships with producers in Yunnan Province, therefore avoiding any middle party between the source and the cup.
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Today, we’re happy to share a type of pranayama (Sanskrit for breath control practice) that can help balance your nervous system and nurture your overall sense of wellbeing. It’s called nadi shodhana, or alternative nostril breathing.
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Not only is Morocco one of the biggest tea importers in the world, but its tea culture is considered an art form. It’s believed that tea was first introduced to Morocco in the 18th century and began spreading throughout the country in the mid-1800s, when trade between North Africa and Europe was flourishing. Today, Morocco
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