Ayurvedic Healing Recipes

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Ayurveda, the five thousand-year-old healing tradition from India linked to the development of yoga, is based on the concept that one's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being comes from a number of sources, including a healthful diet based on one's individual constitution. In this vegetarian cookbook, Amrita Sondhi, author of The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook (now in its fourth printing), provides new twists on traditional Ayurvedic recipes that are also inspired by the growing popularity of whole grains (quinoa, spelt, and barley) and raw foods.


The Ayurvedic diet is based on the concept of three "doshas": vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth). Each of us has a primary dosha that we can strive to maintain at a healthy balance, but which can cause problems if excessive. The book includes a questionnaire so readers can determine their own primary dosha and then look for recipes that will help them to maintain or reduce it for optimal health.


Recipes include modern interpretations of Indian cuisine (spicy paneer zucchini kabobs and mango and coconut kulfi), and Ayurvedic spins on vegetarian fare (sprouted barley rainbow pilaf and raw zucchini hummus). The book also includes yoga and breathing exercises that one can easily do at home or at work, full-color recipe photos, and information on sprouting/fermenting techniques and backyard gardening.



 The Tastes of Ayurveda offers simple and delicious ways to achieve a more healthful and serene life.

About the Author

Amrita Sondhi is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic cooking teacher, and owner of Movement (movementglobal.com), a cutting-edge clothing line specializing in sustainable fibers. Currently she is co-host of The Ayurvedic Way, a television program broadcast in Canada on One: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel. She lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Visit her website for more http://www.amritasondhi.com

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction History of Ayurveda
What are Doshas? Dosha Questionnaire The Tastes of Ayurveda Getting Started
What the Symbols Mean
Breakfast
Appetizers & Snacks
Salads & Salad Dressings
Soups
Entrées Rice & Grains
Vegetables
Condiments
Desserts & Sweets
Beverages
Appendix
Raw & Living Foods Eating for the Seasons Menu Plans Cleanses Yoga for the Doshas Vastu Veda: The Song of Our Surroundings Balcony Gardening Food Guidelines for Basic Constitutional Types
Index
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