Diet and lifestyle sit at the helm of successful management of Type 2Diabetes (T2D) or Prameha as it is called in Ayurveda. On one hand, unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle are one of the major causes of T2D. On the other hand, their healthy and wholesome counterparts are the most powerful nemesis of this metabolic disorder. It is not surprising that Ayurveda regards healthy diet and lifestyle as the cornerstones of health and wellbeing. Here are five most essential Ayurvedic diet changes that can help you in the management of T2D- [Read more...]
Fig Delight with Brainy Almonds
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The uniqueness of Indian dish is not just the main course they serve. It’s the side dish or accompanying food as well. Most of the Indian dishes come with side dishes that not just add deliciousness to the food but also make sense of having medicinal or health benefits. For instance, the chutneys are a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked generally in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices. These are not the main course of foods but they make dish better, tastier and more healthful. [Read more...]
Tastefully Mixing the Past and the Present: Ayurvedic Food Therapy
February 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian philosophy that has been practiced for over 5000 years. The knowledge about food and health that the Indians had in 3000 BC is amazingly similar to what we know and understand today. In essence, the Ayurvedic ideology has held true, and understanding it better will be the key to a healthier and longer life for each of us. Ayurvedic theory asserts that building a healthy metabolic system, attaining good digestion, and proper excretion leads to vitality.[1] [Read more...]
White Bean & Fennel Delight Soup
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The beans and fennel has their own importance in Ayurveda as they help pacifying the Kapha dosha, the main culprit for deposition [Read more...]
Ayurveda’s Take on Diet and Food
July 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The optimum level of health, according to Ayurveda, is having good appetite without any fatigue. The person, who always consumes wholesome food, [Read more...]
