Incredible one pan chicken sausage white bean bake with warm seasonings, a boost of greens from kale and herbs, and a layer of melty cheese. This comforting, protein-packed white bean bake is such a fun weeknight meal made extra delicious when scooped up with baguette slices or pieces of sourdough! White beans! It seems like
Enjoy this easy, breezy mango-pineapple yogurt bowl for a tropical breakfast treat. Plain yogurt is sweetened naturally with chunks of pineapple and mango, along with toasted coconut flakes. Plain yogurt is an excellent breakfast choice because it’s a probiotic (e.g. source of good bacteria), and contains protein, calcium and vitamin D (1,2).
Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Mango-Pineapple Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
Directions
In a non-stick pan, toast coconut flakes over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble yogurt bowl by layering yogurt, pineapple chunks and mango chunks. Top with toasted coconut flakes and bran cereal.
Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 yogurt bowl
Nutrition (Per serving): Calories: 292; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 12mg; Sodium: 196mg; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 16g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 28g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 608mg; Iron: 18%; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 58%; Calcium: 38%
Originally published June 3, 2015; Updated February 2026
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Fluffy, bakery-style chocolate chip yogurt muffins made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. These chocolate chip muffins can easily be made gluten-free, and make the best snack or breakfast treat! There’s something truly magical about biting into a perfectly fluffy, deliciously sweet muffin. Maybe that’s just me, but then again, I
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Development of fetus in 9th month – Ayurveda
– Charaka Samhita – Prasava Kala – period of parturition ranges from the first day of the ninth month to tenth month. Retention beyond this period is abnormal. The nourishment of the fetus occurs through UPASNEHA and UPASWEDA from the mother. Abnormalities in Matrujadi Bhavas lead to the child not being born.
– Sushruta Samhita – The parturition takes place in the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth months.
– Ashtanga Hridaya – The child is born anytime, even one day after the completion of the eighth month. Abnormalities or disorders would occur in both mother and child when the fetus may be retained in the abdomen for a period of one year by Vata.
For expectant women – Foods mixed with ghee should be given along with meat juice. Yavagu should be given with Sneha and Anuvasana Vasti should be administered. Pichu soaked in medicated ghee should be kept in the vagina. Water processed with vata mitigating leaves should be used for bathing. She should always anoint her body with medicated oil.
– Features of a woman who would give birth to a male child – she gets milk first in her right breast, uses the right side of her body for all activities, sees masculine objects in her dreams, and her abdomen is elevated on the right side and is round in shape. (Ashtanga Hridaya)
– Features of the woman who would give birth to a female child – exhibits opposite features of those of a woman who would give birth to a male child, desires company of men, fond of dance, instrumental music, vocal music, perfumes and garlands. (Ashtanga Hridaya)
– Features of a woman who would give birth to a hermaphrodite – presents with a mixture of features of those present in a woman who would give birth to male and female child. Her abdomen is more elevated in the centre. (Ashtanga Hridaya)
– Features of a woman who would give birth to twins – has bulging of the abdomen on both sides and her abdomen is depressed in the middle, like a trough. (Ashtanga Hridaya)
– Ashtanga Sangraha – Time for delivery of a child has been mentioned from the first day of 9th month to 12th month.
– Kashyapa Samhita – Delivery of the child occurs from the ninth month onwards. The child remembers all the deeds of previous life. It also remembers sorrow and happiness of the intra-uterine life, only until it does not get new sustenance.
– Harita Samhita – All chestas are established in the 9th month. The 10th month is the Prasava Kala.
– Garbhopanishad – Sarva Sampurna Lakshanas are evident in the ninth month.
Modern Embryology
9th month –
– Week 33 – bones get hardened, except cranial bones
– Week 34 – vernix gets thicker.
– Week 35 – brain continues to grow, is ⅔ of what it should be at birth
– Week 36 – loss of lanugo, the fetus has hairs on its head
10th month –
– Week 37 – toenails reach the end of toes, woman feels the fetus coming down into her pelvis
– Week 38 – fetus is getting to its final size, 0.5 pounds weight added per week
– Week 39 – the fetus is at full term, ready to get delivered,
– Week 40 – due date week for delivery
The fetus is about 18-20 inches in length and about 7-9 pounds in weight.
In this article we shall have a look at different opinions of different acharyas regarding the development of the fetus in the ninth month of pregnancy, in Ayurveda treatises.
तस्मिन्नेकदिवसातिक्रान्तेऽपि नवमं मासमुपादाय प्रसवकालमित्याहुरादशमान्मासात्|
एतावान् प्रसवकालः, वैकारिकमतः परं कुक्षाववस्थानं गर्भस्य||२५||
एवमनयाऽऽनुपूर्व्याऽभिनिर्वर्तते कुक्षौ||२६||
मात्रादीनां खलु गर्भकराणां भावानां सम्पदस्तथा वृत्तsस्य सौष्ठवान्मातृतश्चैवोपस्नेहोपस्वेदाभ्यां कालपरिणामात्स्वभावसंसिद्धेश्च कुक्षौ वृद्धिं प्राप्नोति||२७||
मात्रादीनामेव तु खलु गर्भकराणां भावानां व्यापत्तिनिमित्तमस्याजन्म भवति||२८|| (Cha.Sha.4/26-28)
Prasava Kala – the period of parturition ranges from the very first day after the eighth month i.e. from the first day of the ninth month till the tenth month. The delivery of the child would take place during this period. If there is retention of the fetus in the uterus after this period, it is considered abnormal. The fetus thus grows and develops sequentially in the mother’s womb.
There are six factors i.e. Matrujadi (maternal factors etc) factors which are responsible for the production of the fetus i.e. matruja – maternal (ovum), pitruja – paternal (sperms), sattvaja – mind, satmyaja – adaptability, rasaja – nutritive fluids and atmaja – personal / individualistic. With the normalcy of these factors along with the compliance to the code and conduct of dos and don’ts by the mother in the period of pregnancy, the fetus obtains its nourishment. The nourishment is obtained through Upasneha (perfusion or osmosis, active and passive transport) and Upasweda (warmth) from the mother and as a result of passage of time and own nature, the fetus obtains growth and development in the uterus.
On the other hand, the abnormality in the matrujadi factors leads to the child not being born.
नवमदशमैकादशद्वादशानामन्यतमस्मिन् जायते । अतोऽन्यथा विकारी भवति ।।Su.Sha.3/29)
The parturition takes place either in the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth months of conception. If the child is not delivered in one of these months one should think that there is something wrong with the fetus.
तस्मिस्त्वेकाहयातेऽपि कालः सूतेरतः परम् । वर्षाद्विकारकारी स्यात्कुक्षौ वातेन धारितः ॥ ६६ ॥
शस्तश्च नवमे मासि स्निग्धो मांसरसौदनः । बहुस्नेहा यवागूर्वा पूर्वोक्तं चानुवासनम् ॥ ६७॥
तत एव पिचुं चास्या योनो नित्यं निधापयेत् । वातघ्नपत्रभङ्गाम्भः शीतं स्नानेऽन्वहं हितम् ॥ ६८ ॥
निःस्नेहाङ्गीं न नवमान्मासात्प्रभृति वासयेत् ।
प्राग्दक्षिणस्तनस्तन्या पूर्व तत्पार्श्वचेष्टिनी ॥ ६९ ॥ पुन्नामदौर्हृदप्रश्नरता पुंस्वप्नदर्शिनी । उन्नते दक्षिणे कुक्षौ गर्भे च परिमण्डले ॥ ७० ॥ पुत्रं सूतेऽन्यथा कन्यां या चेच्छति नृसङ्गतिम् । नृत्यवादित्रगान्धर्वगन्धमाल्यप्रिया च या ॥ ७१ ॥
क्लीबं तत्सङ्करे, तत्र मध्यं कुक्षेः समुन्नतम्। यमौ पार्श्वद्वयोन्नामात्कुक्षौ द्रोण्यामिव स्थिते ॥ ७२ ॥ (A.Hr.Sha.1/66-72)
The child may be born anytime after even one day after the completion of the eighth month. On the other hand, the fetus may be retained in the abdomen for a period of one year by Vata. This would lead to abnormalities / disorders in both the mother and child.
Diet – During the ninth month, foods mixed with ghee should be given along with meat juice. Alternatively, Yavagu – thick gruel mixed with more quantity of fat (ghee) and Anuvasana Vasti mentioned earlier should be administered.
After this, a pichu – a diaper or sterile cotton swab / wick soaked in medicated ghee should be kept in the vagina every day. For bathing, water processed with vata mitigating leaves and cooled should be frequently used. The expectant mother should never remain without anointing her body with medicated oil.
Features of the woman who would give birth to a male child –
– She gets milk first in her right breast
– She prefers (uses) right side of her body for all her activities
– She is greatly interested and indulged in enquiring about the above said
– She sees masculine objects in her dreams
– Her abdomen is more elevated on the right side and appears to be round
Features of the woman who would give birth to a female child –
– She exhibits the opposite features (mentioned above, i.e. opposite of the features of a woman who would give birth to a male child)
– She desires the company (copulation) of males
– She is fond of dance, instrumental music, vocal music, perfumes and garlands
Features of a woman who would give birth to a hermophrodite (eunuch) –
– She presents with mixture of features mentioned in both contexts above (male and female child)
– Her abdomen is found more elevated in the centre
Features of a woman who would give birth to twins –
– Her abdomen appears bulged in both its sides
– Her abdomen is depressed in the middle, like a trough
तस्मिन्नेकदिवसातिक्रान्तेऽपि प्रसवकालमाहुरासंवत्सरात् । अतः परं विकारी भवति ॥१५॥ (A.San.Sha.2/15)
Even one day after the completion of the eighth month should be considered as normal time for the delivery of the child. The time extends up to the end of one year (12 months after conception i.e. 9th to 12th months are ideal months for delivery of the child).
From the ninth month onwards, the delivery of the child occurs in due course of time. The fetus remembers all the deeds of previous life and also sorrow and happiness of the intra-uterine life, only until it does not get new sustenance.
In the ninth month, all chestas are complete – organ systems are able to function properly (established activities)
In the tenth month, it is Prasava Kala i.e. onset of delivery of the child
Sarva Sampoorna Lakshana – In the ninth month, all features are completely manifested
According to Modern Embryology
In the ninth month, the fetus continues to grow and mature. At this point, the lungs are on the verge of being fully developed. Growth and brain development are almost under completion.
Week 33 – Bones are getting hardened, except cranial bones. This is because the skull bones need to be soft for the fetus to descend easily into the birth canal.
Week 34 – The vernix which protects the skin of the fetus starts getting thicker.
Week 35 – Brain continues to grow and still weighs ⅔ of what it should be at birth.
Week 36 – There is loss of lanugo in the fetus. The fetus has hairs on its head.
The fetus in this month is about 17-19 inches in length and weighs about 6-7 pounds.
In the tenth month (weeks 37-40), the woman can go into labor at any time. The position of the fetus at this point of time might have changed to prepare for birth. The child will ideally be in its head-down position in the uterus. The woman would feel very uncomfortable as the fetus drops down into her pelvis, preparing to be born. The ‘kick counts’ would help the woman to track how much the fetus moves.
Week 37 – The toenails reach the end of the toes of the fetus. The woman would start to feel the fetus come down into her pelvis.
Week 38 – The fetus in this week is trying to get to its final size with 0.5 pounds of weight added per week.
Week 39 – Now, the fetus is full-term and ready to get delivered.
Week 40 – This is the due date week for delivery. If the woman finds any signs of labor, she should call her doctor or care-provider.
In this month, the fetus is about 18-20 inches in length and about 7-9 pounds in weight.
Creamy snickerdoodle tahini date smoothie made in just 10 minutes without bananas! This delicious, vegan date smoothie has Medjool dates, almond milk, cauliflower, tahini, vanilla and cinnamon for a wonderful flavor that tastes just like your favorite snickerdoodle cookie. Options to add extra protein and your favorite mix-ins. I remember making this date smoothie the
Convenient, precooked brown rice, canned beans, frozen corn and premade pico de gallo help this meal-prep breakfast come together in a flash, without loading on lots of sodium or fat. You can refrigerate for morning meals throughout the week or freeze for longer storage (see thawing/reheating instructions at the end of the recipe).
This filling breakfast is a good balance of macronutrients and provides enough protein and fiber to keep you full all morning. Plus, black beans provide you with prebiotics, which are high-fiber foods that feed the healthy bacteria in your gut (1).
Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes
Breakfast Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cumin, salt and pepper. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add egg mixture to pan; cook until soft-scrambled, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Meanwhile, warm rice according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine beans and corn. Divide rice evenly among 4 bowls or freezer-safe containers, about 1/3 cup per bowl. Arrange 1/3 cup scrambled eggs and 1/2 cup bean mixture in each bowl. Top with 2 tbsp pico de gallo and hot sauce, if desired.
Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave on high for 1 minute or until thoroughly warmed. Or freeze for up to two months; reheat in the microwave on high for 2 1/2–3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 bowl
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 279; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 308mg; Sodium: 447mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 15g
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin D: 19%; Calcium : 11%; Iron: 15%; Potassium: 452mg; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 6%
Originally published February 27, 2021; Updated February 2026
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This hearty chicken lentil soup is a comforting, protein-packed recipe with a little bit of Latin flair. It’s perfect for warming your belly on cold winter nights!
This chicken lentil soup is easy to make, economical, and very satisfying. Lentils were the first legumes I liked as a kid, so they’re one of my favorite comfort foods. My mom would make me a similar soup with carrots and celery, and since I was picky, she usually pureed mine. Now that I’m older, I’ve come to love the hearty, chunky texture in this chicken lentil soup. (Try my Instant Pot Chicken and Lentil Soup if you want to get this recipe on the table even faster. And for vegetarian lentil soup recipes, try this Lebanese Lentil Soup and Red Lentil Soup with Spinach.)
I’ve been making this healthy chicken lentil soup for years. My family loves it—Madison was even a fan when she was a toddler! I like using lentils in soups because they cook so much quicker than dried beans, and a small amount goes a long way. You can also make this soup with a little less water and serve it over rice.
Below are the ingredients for this easy chicken lentil soup. See the recipe card for exact measurements.
This chicken lentil soup recipe comes together in a few easy steps.
Yield: servings
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup
In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
Add to the lentils with garlic powder, cumin, oregano and annato and cook, covered until the lentils are soft, about 25 more minutes, adding more water as needed if too thick.
Adjust salt to taste as needed.
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Serving: 1 1/3 cup, Calories: 263 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 23.5 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 40 mg, Sodium: 503.5 mg, Fiber: 6.5 g, Sugar: 1.5 g
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Hi friends! How are you? How’s the week going? Ours is a nice short one because it’s Rodeo break (an AZ thing) and we’re off on a little trip. I’ll share more soon!
A small thing that has been bringing me joy lately: changing up my skincare routine. I started using Oliveda products a couple of years ago (when I could tell that things with Beautycounter were heading south, I knew I’d need a replacement) and I’ve been blown away by the quality, ingredients, and results.
I LOVED the Beautycounter products and was happy for many years. At the same time, I feel like this is a step up from Beautycounter. The products feel even more luxe with a similar dedication to quality ingredients, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin since I started using the products.
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This enzymatic peeling mask frees the skin from dead skin cells, refines the pores and leaves the complexion radiant and even. Honey moisturizes the skin and has a soothing effect. Papain, an enzyme derived from papaya, activates the natural regenerative power, the topmost skin cells are removed and the skin is vitalized. The luxurious Arbequina oil provides a velvety soft skin feeling.
Apply to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow to set for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow with moisturizer. I do this 1-2x a week.
I loooove the texture of this mask. It’s like honey, but not sticky. It goes on smoothly and feels extremely gentle and nourishing. My skin always feels super soft after using this mask.
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In line with our philosophy “From Tree to Beauty”, OLIVEDA combines organic and bioactive vitamin C with autochthonous hydroxytyrosol in HT + Vitamin C Facial Serum, which further increases the antioxidant benefits of natural vitamin C by over 1300%. The water-free formulation and absence of any fillers creates a highly effective facial treatment that is also suitable for the décolleté and back of the hands. It improves the appearance of skin tone and firmness as well as pigmentation, spots, skin imperfections and counteracts the signs of aging. Based on the bioactive Beauty Elixir, which is autochthonous and exclusive to OLIVEDA’s own and eco-certified bergolive trees, it creates a phytosynergy that makes any complexion glow.
Shake before use and apply a few drops to your face, avoiding the eye area. Use this before your daytime and/or evening moisturizer. (I only use this one in the morning.)
It actually feels like a vitamin for my skin – my skin drinks this up! I put a few drops on and moisturize and it’s instantly absorbed. I like that it doesn’t have a scent and I think it’s made a difference with dark spots. I’m going to start using it on my hands, too!
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This highly effective face serum with hydroxytyrosol and para cress has a lifting effect on the skin as well as it reduces the appearance of enlarged pores. Strong olive tree antioxidants have balancing and regenerating properties to smooth the skin structure. Fine lines and wrinkles as well as high pigmentation can be reduced if applied regularly. This unique face serum is quickly absorbed to create sculpted contours and a healthy and glowing complexion – in just seconds! Signs of premature aging can’t only be prevented but minimized.
Apply a few drops to your face and massage into your skin, morning and/or evening. (I use this one in the evening.) Follow with moisturizer.
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This fine facial scrub is based on our highly effective, fresh olive leaf cell elixir. The cell sap contains both olive polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol oleuropein to supply the skin with highly concentrated antioxidants. The finely ground olive stone granules, from the small black Arbequina olive, gently removes dead skin and creates a fresh, smooth skin look- without drying out or causing irritation. Suitable for all skin types, including individuals with extremely sensitive, irritated, and/or stressed skin.
Massage this onto damp, clean skin, in circular motions. Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with serum and moisturizer. I use this 1-2x a week.
This is my all-time favorite gentle exfoliator. It makes my skin feel so soft and clean and is grainy without being too harsh.
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Use after serum, in the morning and/or evening. (I use this one at night.) You can also massage this into your neck and hands.
This cream is luxe and extremely hydrating. It reminds me of Supreme Cream but is less oily. I love to drench my skin in moisturizer before I go to bed, and this is my current #1.
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