Eating nourishes your soul rather than only fuels your body. From her kitchen, Ayurvedic chef Divya Alter—known for her knowledge of food and wellness—offers her top five ideas for happy, balanced eating.
Drawing on age-old Ayurvedic techniques, her method treats eating as a joyful and balanced ritual.
1. Eat with consciousness
Divya notes, ” Ayurveda teaches us to eat with full attention and gratitude.” Eating mindfully is appreciating the flavors, enjoying every morsel, and allowing your body time to break down food. This strengthens your link between your body and mind and helps you cut overindulgence.
2. Add every taste—all six—into every meal
Ayurveda stresses during every meal harmonizing the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent. Divya says, “Every taste gives your body unique advantages.”
Including all six tastes guarantees a well-rounded, filling dinner that nourishes every facet of your life.
3. Select Local, Seasonal Produce
“Nature supplies what we need, when we need it,” Divya says. For best health, she underlines the need of consuming seasonal, local fruits and vegetables. This guarantees your food is nutrient-dense, fresh, in line with the natural cycles of the season.
4. Prefer warm, cooked meals
Ayurveda holds that, particularly in cooler months, warm, prepared foods are more pleasant for the body and easier to break down. To balance digestion and foster a feeling of nourishment, Divya advises soups, stews, and warm drinks.
5. Throughout the day sip hot water
Divya notes, “Hot water is a simple, but effective detoxifier.” Drinking hot water all day helps you stay hydrated, aids digestion, and flushes toxins.
These easy ideas will help you turn your meals into happy, nouraging events that support mental and physical health.
