Category: Herbal teas and spice blends

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Toxic? No Way!

January 26, 2018

CCF tea with cupAre clients ever leery of your recommendations because of something they read somewhere?

Herbs are often subject to speculation. It is good to know what it is you’re taking and whether or not it is safe but sometimes clients are misinformed about the potential dangers of an herb formulation, and the arguments against its ingestion may sound very compelling.

This was recently brought to my attention when a colleague sent me an article on an old standby, tea made with cumin, coriander, and fennel, sometimes called CCF Tea.

The article in question may be found here. The author sounds very angry about this tea for some reason, even going so far as to say it has an “awful flavor” and that they “hate it”. I understand; this tea is not for everyone, but is it dangerous? They cite studies that, they claim, support this assertion, but I read their linked studies and came to a different conclusion. Follow me down the rabbit hole of this research…

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Spring Dining Reminders & Now What’s Best for Breakfast?

March 12, 2017

African American Woman Eating Salad

With the changing weather, now is a good time to check in with your clients on beneficial foods for springtime. These foods tend to be Kapha pacifying, warming, drying and lighter than the foods we’ve been taking all winter. The greens are showing up in our yards, so it is time to have them show up on our plates.

It’s time to set aside the heavy, nutrient dense foods that we’ve enjoyed during the winter months. As we lighten up the diet, we stimulate the agni so that it will burn up any last vestiges of our “winter coat” and prepare us for the work of the spring and summer months.

Now is a good time to remind our clients about how to keep Kapha in check by following the General Springtime Guidelines for Conscious and Healthy Dining.
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Why Chai?

March 10, 2017

What is this popular tea and why would you want to drink it?

Dried leaves and cup of teaWhat, exactly, is chai?

The word, chai, simply means “tea.”  Chai has become synonymous with the sweet, spicy, milky tea drink that is a staple of Indian afternoons. This tea has made its way to the West and can be found in many traditional coffee houses as well as Indian restaurants. This drink is good tasting, but it is also good for you. As we dissect a cup of chai, we can fully realize its health benefits.

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