Episode 155: Ep #155 The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking with Divya Alter

Ayurveda Life School Podcast - A podcast by Heather Johnson

Cooking for health and wellness both spiritually and physically is possibly with Ayurveda. In this episode we are privileged to chat with Divya Alter about all things nutrition. Divya Alter is a former monk and Ayurvedic chef, educator, author, and founder of the popular Ayurvedic food brand Divya's and Divya’s restaurant in NYC.  Divya’s food is rooted in the ancient Ayurvedic principles of seasonal, intuitive eating and balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, She also offers online cooking classes and a best-selling cookbook (What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen (Rizzoli, 2017) Her latest book- Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients (Rizzoli, 2022)) will be available September 6th. What you will learn in this episode:How food impacts not only the body functions but the mind and emotionsThe principles of Ayurvedic cooking—and the fact that Italian food can be Ayurvedic!How to create an environment of balance for cooking and diningCooking for a family and simple ideas to shift recipes and spices to accommodate various doshasWhy basic Ayurveda foods like kitchari and digestive tea should be a staple in every dietWhat it actually means to eat for your doshaHow to eat for balance and wellnessTo learn more about Divya and her food, classes and books, visit https://divyas.comSTART YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HEREHaven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkitReady to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersionConnect with me online:https://ayurvedalifeschool.comSocial Media:Ayurveda Life SchoolNamaste.