Diet + Lifestyle

Ayurveda And Food Combining Let’s take a look at how Ayurveda approaches food combining. We also take a look at common incompatible food combinations. There are three factors that make up the properties of food. First is its taste, or rasa. We know that there are six tastes in Ayurveda, …

Let’s take a look at the uses and properties of psyllium husk along with the benefits of husk fiber. The name psyllium is commonly used for various species of the plant genus Plantago. Their seeds have mucilaginous properties and are used commercially. The genus Plantago contains approximately 200 species and …

Here we are going to list the best paleo diet foods and foods to eat frequently. We also take a look at foods to avoid and this also should be valid for most people, regardless of your Ayurvedic body type. Best Paleo Diet Foods To Eat Frequently The following are …

Let’s take a look at what the paleovedic diet is and what an Ayurvedic approach to food really looks like. The Ayurvedic Approach To Food Ayurvedic medicine reminds us that we should “eat to live” and not “live to eat.” While it is critical to plan meals carefully and try …

Avocado is rather a unique and popular fruit due to its various health and beauty benefits. Let’s take a look at the various health benefits of avocados. We also mention some delicious Ayurveda-inspired avocado recipes and remedies. Often called the “Alligator Pear” due to its pear shape and alligator-like external …

Let’s take a look at some Ayurvedic dietary recommendations for fall. We also take a look at the best fall diet for all dosha types. And so comes the change. The colors, the wind, the leaves on the ground. For some, the fall represents the most beautiful season of the …

What Is Garden Cress? Garden cress is a well-known herb in folklore remedies. Here we discuss the various Ayurvedic uses, benefits, dosage, side effects, and applications of garden cress. This herb has been used medicinally since time immemorial even though well known classical Ayurvedic medical texts like the Charaka Samhita …

The Relevance Of Probiotics In Ayurveda Probiotic is a term that is rapidly gaining popularity in the drug and pharmaceutical industries these days. Here we take a look at the benefits of probiotics, their uses in Ayurveda, and the best Ayurvedic probiotics for gut health. Probiotics are live bacteria and …

Here we take a look at Ayurvedic seasonal guidelines for the fall season. We also take a look at some diet, lifestyle, and herbal recommendations for fall. The system of Ayurveda considers rtucharya (seasonal routine) to be one of the cornerstones of health maintenance and disease prevention. Just like dinacharya …

Ayurvedic Nutrition For Kids Here we take a look at some Ayurveda-inspired food ideas for kids’ nutrition. We also take a look at some healthy meal suggestions and ways to improve children’s digestive power (called agni in Ayurveda). We all want our kids to be healthy and well-nourished.  As per …

What Is Ama? The word ‘ama’ is the combination of ‘am’ dhatu (tissue) with ‘nich’ pratyaya1. Ama is a Sanskrit term for ahaar (food) that is absorbed into the system without being properly digested. The word ama found in Ayurvedic medical literature basically means incompletely fermented and unripened substances.2 The …

Meet The Rhythm of Autumn With Ayurveda What can we drink as we move into autumn? As Vata holds strong, coming out from under Pitta’s bright light of summer, there’s more warm drinks, more focus on grounding. Warm, moist, delicious. Vata dosha thrives on sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Sour …

Healthy Snacks For Kids Snacking is important for children because their smaller stomachs fill up fast and they burn energy quickly. Children also need the right nutrition to support growth. Let’s take a look at recipes for some easy-to-prepare Ayurveda inspired healthy snacks for kids. Snacks between meals give their growing …

In this article, I will try to list some tried and tested healthy Ayurvedic ways of packing lunch for your kids. We will also look at some Ayurveda inspired lunch box recipes and Ayurvedic lunch ideas for kids. Research studies have proven that the increased availability of fruits, vegetables, whole …

Here we take a look at what satmya is, the Ayurvedic perspective on satmya and how this concept can help you find the best diet and lifestyle practices for yourself. Satmya, pronounced “sat-mae-ya” is a Sanskrit word that is often used in Ayurveda. It basically means “wholesome adaptation through gradual change” 1 Satmya means suitability to those …

Ayurveda gives high importance to both preventive and curative aspects of health. We all are familiar with the definition of health according to the World Health Organization. Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the …

Whether it is heartburn, stomach ache, malabsorption, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, ulceration or other GI conditions, most people experience some manifestation of indigestion (ajirna) in their lives. Here, we take a look at the causes and Ayurvedic remedies for indigestion. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the root cause of these indigestion symptoms …

Here we take a look at what rtucharya is and what Ayurveda prescribes for the summer including lifestyle guidelines, summer diet, and herbs for the summer season. Ayurveda emphasizes a rhythmic and cyclical view of life. These rhythms are characterized largely by the fluctuations of elements and doshas both within an individual’s …

Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. However, in some cases, you may need a cumin substitute like Panch Phoron, five-spice mix. It could be because you aren’t necessarily a fan of cumin or you just happen to run out of cumin in your …

Desi ghee, also known as ghrita in Sanskrit, has been popular in India for ages. Ghrita or clarified butter is now well-known in many western countries as well. Desi ghee is not only used in a wide variety of Indian cuisines. It is also a very significant part of Ayurvedic …

Shankhpushpi is a very popular Ayurvedic herb that is primarily used as a brain tonic. It is called shankhpushpi since shankh means conch and pushpi means flowers and it literally translates to flowers that resemble the shape of a conch shell. Shankhpushpi has many uses and benefits in Ayurveda.  Alternatively, …

Mahasudarshan churna (mahasudarshan powder) and mahasudarshan ghan vati are popular Ayurvedic formulations. Let’s take a look at their benefits and uses in Ayurveda.  Both of these formulations are primarily used for treating various types of fevers. Mahasudarshan churna is simply a powdered formulation of the mahasudarshani preparation. In classical Ayurvedic texts, this …

India is the world’s seventh largest country in terms of landmass and the second largest in terms of population. With such colossal statistics come huge variations in climate, culture, language and cuisine. The Indian spices list we created here includes masala, Indian spices health benefits as well as their uses …

How much turmeric should you take? Read this article to find out. Curcumin present in turmeric has a wide variety of health benefits. Knowing how much to take can be extremely beneficial when taking turmeric as a supplement. Turmeric has long been used as a foodstuff, cosmetic, and medicine. It …

A Vata diet with foods for Vata dosha can help those with a Vata dosha imbalance in their body and those with a Vata prakriti (bodily constitution dominated by Vata dosha). In this article, you will find out about various food items which are helpful in bringing your Vata dosha …