Do Not Top Off
You know how it says, “do not top off” on the gas pump? I would say the same is true for our stomachs. We really should only fill our stomachs 3/4 of the way full with food and liquid. The remaining...
View ArticleMind Rules Body
Ok! More goodies about our mental state and whether the quality of our mind is living in sattva, rajas, or tamas. If you haven’t read about the three qualities of the mind (or trigunas) give it a quick...
View ArticleFoods for YOU
I received a great question about food and Ayurveda. One gal was really confused because the information on Ayurveda and what foods are “OK” can differ depending on the source/author. I have to say, if...
View ArticleBalance the Six Tastes
Ok! We’ve talked about the six tastes, what they are and how each taste affects the body. It makes logical sense that we need to incorporate each of the tastes into our diet to maintain complete...
View ArticleSit n’ Eat
Hey hey! A while back I was counseling a dear coworker of mine who was a bride-to-be. Like many brides she wanted to trim up through diet and exercise, so one of the things I suggested she do is STOP...
View ArticlePlated Portions!
Hohkay! Did you know that how you build your plate of food should be based on your dosha(s)? You may have (You win! Again, someday maybe I will give out fabulous prizes. For now, just enjoy that you...
View ArticleWhat the Fruit?!
OH.m.g. I am beside myself. We went grocery shopping today. It was produce time and usually my favorite because it’s the warmest part of the store :) My husband picks up this package which held 4...
View ArticleWrong Food Combinations
As you’ve been learning about Ayurveda, you know how we stress the importance of digestion. Instead of, “You are what you eat” Ayurveda says, “You are what you digest.” That little saying really...
View ArticleDancing for Garlic
I had NO idea the effects of garlic on a kapha until I witnessed it with my own tiny eyes tonight. They dance!! The kaphas, they dance for garlic! My boyfriend (kapha-pitta) and I were making veggies...
View ArticleNutrition | 1 | Philosophy
HOHkay. The nutrition talk (write) is long overdue. Let it begin. Ayurveda looks at nutrition in a different way than we do in the western world. Ayurveda looks at eating as a ritual that not only...
View ArticleThe Five Senses | 4 | Taste
Tasty!! Taste is the 4th sense. For some background before delving into the 4th sense, see the overview. You may also want to check out hear, see, and touch. Ah, so taste! Why is it important?...
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