The Yoga Diet:
Add Spice, Lose Weight

Spice Up Your Diet: 5 Fat-Burning Recipes You Can Make Tonight

Recipes by Jennifer Iserloh
Ayurvedic Consult by Felicia Marie Tomasko, RN; Ayurvedic practitioner

When you vow to shed those last 10 pounds or even two, your stomach grumbles and your  grumpy attitude may make family members groan. Low-cal “diet food” is often the culprit behind crankiness. Not only do those measly meals taste more like a chemical plant than Chicken Florentine, they leave your stomach empty and your bloodstream screaming for more nutrients. Stop starving and start adding spices to your meals for a shrinking waistline.

Using spice rack favorites like cinnamon and cardamom, The Skinny Chef, Jennifer Iserloh created spicy Ayurvedic recipes that science says speed up metabolism. Ayurveda, meaning “science of life,” is an ancient way of eating that pairs food preferences with individualized personal health needs. In short, yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda, helps you lose weight without losing your head.

Ayurveda doles out food prescriptions based on your individual needs. Take our dosha quiz to see where you fit in.

Keep in mind:
When sitting down to dinner, don’t wash down your meal with ice water or gulp H2O beforehand to take up space in your empty tummy. “Chilled water can chill your digestive system,” said Felicia Marie Tomasko, an Ayurveda practitioner. So? A numb set of organs causes you to hold on to excess water weight. Instead, sip on this detox tea to fire up your metabolism and watch the pounds melt away. Brew this fat-burning beverage at home, the recipe is on the next page.


Spice Up Your Diet:
Cajun Shrimp with Cayenne and Black Pepper Crust
Chai Banana Yogurt Popsicles
Cinnamon Coconut Pound Cake
Low-Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Cinnamon

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