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The Sattvic Diet Sensation
As per Ayurveda, the food we eat not just nourishes us but also influences our thought process and personality. For the same reason, the ancient system of medicine emphasises on living a simple life and having a well-balanced, vegetarian diet that helps to keep our minds clear and at peace. That is where the Sattvic diet comes in. It’s based on the Ayurveda principle that food falls under one of three categories including tamasic, rajasic and sattvic. To fully understand how the sattvic diet works, we need to know how it fits in with the other categories. Tamasic Tamasic foods...
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Seasonal Eating: The Benefits of Root Vegetables
At Wholistically Healthy we believe–to have a healthy mind, we need a healthy body, to have a healthy body, we need a healthy mind–adjusting our eating habits according to the season is an important part of this balance. If we're sensitive to seasonal changes, we may find ourselves losing balance. This may show up as a low mood, sluggishness and demotivation, as well as gravitating towards starchy and sugary foods to keep our energy levels up. Our recipes follow the Ayurvedic seasons, and we change our ingredients accordingly. Seasonal produce is healthier. It has had time to fully ripen and...