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STORAGE VESSELS

STORAGE VESSELS Containers or vessels in which foods are stored, served or eaten also have the potency to alter the qualities and benefits of the stored substance. They may enhance the properties or at times bring about change, which could be detrimental to the health. Traditionlly there were different materials used to make vessels like […]

EIGHT ASPECTS OF NUTRITION

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EIGHT ASPECTS OF NUTRITION As Ayurveda rightly says “Aarogyam Bhojanadhinam” means health depends on the food one consumes. An understanding of food and the factors that influence the nutrition it provides us is important to making correct food choices. These factors as described by Charaka are the basic rules for understanding Ayurvedic nutrition, called Ashta […]

THALI – PLACEMENT OF THALI/THE AYURVEDIC PLATTER

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THALI – PLACEMENT OF THALI/THE AYURVEDIC PLATTER A Thali is a traditional way of serving food in India. It is not just a plate, it is a way of serving food that is served and eaten in accordance with the six tastes and the six stages of digestion. It’s the science of serving food. This […]

GRANDMA’S ADVICE FOR DIET

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GRANDMA’S ADVICE FOR DIET We are what we digest, is a simple Ayurvedic principle. When food is not eaten the right way, in the right combination or if not eaten mindfully, it can become toxic to the body. Our grandmothers knew this basic knowledge of how to cook and eat food. They understood the right […]

QUANTITY – HOW MUCH TO EAT

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QUANTITY – HOW MUCH TO EAT According to Ayurveda, the right amount of food is that which gets digested and metabolized in the proper time without disturbing the equilibrium of Dhatus or Doshas in the body. While considering the quantity of food, Acharya Charaka says that food is to be taken depending upon the power […]

INCOMPATIBLE FOODS

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INCOMPATIBLE FOODS The root cause of many diseases finds its way in repeated consumption of incompatible foods which one consumes. Ayurveda has an unmatched understanding of the nature of food. Foods have inherent qualities based on their nature. So when one mixes these two types of opposite quality foods in a meal, it is difficult […]

EATING AS PER THE SEASONS

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FOOD AND THE SEASONS Each season has a predominant dosha, which determines what foods to eat and avoid to sail through that season healthily. Digestive fire/Agni and appetite changes with each season, so one has to make the choices mindfully in order not to offset the Dosha balance. Following recommendations will help make the right […]

FOOD AND THE DOSHAS

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FOOD AND THE DOSHAS/HOW TO EAT FOR YOUR DOSHA Ayurveda, being a holistic science, has an integrated approach to health and treats every individual as unique. Its principles are a reminder that our bodies are capable of healing on their own by choosing the right foods and lifestyle. So, when you know what’s causing you […]

SIX STAGES OF DIGESTION

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SIX STAGES OF DIGESTION Ayurveda recommends eating food in the same sequence as the six tastes- sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. It is advised to begin your meal with a sweet taste, followed by sour and salty. The main reason behind this is when one is hungry and about to eat food, their […]