Tag Archives: Ayurvedic cooking

Say you were at an imaginary scrumptious yet simple late summer Ayurveda buffet in the middle of an August day. It’s hot outside, yet the rains can be chilly. You’re a Vata. How do you lay out your plate of food? It’s hot; you’re sweating profusely. You’ve got a Pitta …

A kitchen that is set up for fast and efficient healthy cooking makes a big difference, from cooking gadgets to wholesome bulk ingredients. It allows you to multi-task, something that is controversial in nature, but if the result of it is a healthy meal, it’s okay to compromise for this. …

Food is Kapha’s biggest weakness. Kaphas love food and love to eat. They have a strong, constant appetite and especially love sweet foods, though those are the worst for them. One of the big reasons that sweets are so bad for Kaphas is that those tend to be the higher …

When I start working with clients who have never cooked much (or at all) for themselves, they often respond with disbelief when I tell them that they will soon enjoy Ayurvedic cooking at home for three meals a day. This presents a change from the eating habits of many people in our modern …

Boston Ayurvedic Practitioner Pratibha Shah, BAMS, MPH has keen insight into food as medicine. She can tell you what foods are best for you and which to avoid, down to the jam you put on your toast. She’s a true leader amongst the Ayurvedic community both here in the US …