Eating Ayurvedically

Good digestion is the heart of a healthy mind and body.  The food you eat becomes your tissues.  Digestion is the epicenter of your immune system.  It is both what you eat and how you eat that matters.

Here are a few tips to improve and support digestion:

1. Eat wholesome, fresh, mostly cooked food.
2. Eat regular meals, fasting between meals and at night.
3. Eat in a calm environment, sitting down.
4. Eat a light breakfast, more at lunch and a lighter evening meal.
5. Sip room temperature or hot water with a meal and avoid iced water or cold beverages.
6. Include all 6 tastes.

The Basics of an Ayurvedic Kitchen

• Fresh vegetables and fruits
• Ghee and other healthy fats such as olive oil and coconut oil
  
• Fresh herbs and spices
  
• Whole grains
  

​The practice of Ayurveda helps to increase your body's natural healing abilities and prevent disease.  Begin your practice by paying attention to the qualities of your food and your own nature, noticing how you feel after you eat.  Your food should make you feel good!