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Ayurveda has its roots in India, dating back to about five thousand years. Essentially, it is a science that encompasses the health benefits of herbs, meditation, yoga, and massage. Ayurveda is based on the principle that every being on this earth, be it animate or inanimate, is the outcome of five basic elements, or Pancha Mahabhootas - Water, Air, Fire or Energy, Earth, and Sky. Ayurveda embodies the methods that help to achieve a balance between the body, mind and soul, which is absolutely crucial to stay in unison with nature.

Ayurvedic

Diet

and

Nutrition

According to Ayurveda, 'We are what we eat'! This ancient branch of science believes most of the common ailments are a result of poor nutrition. Ayurvedic nutrition is concerned importantly with the dietary requirements of individuals. Any anomaly in the body is thought to emanate in the digestive system, and therefore it become crucial not to cast aside even minor digestive complaints, as it could be indicative of a disease. Ayurveda does not distinguish between food and medicine, the underlying belief that the absence of nutritive food or diet causes disease in the body. This can only be remedied with appropriate food, which becomes the medicine to heal the body of its ailment. All the same, Ayurveda holds sacrosanct, that each one of us are distinct, and our health is determined by our attitude and response to the conscious and unconscious inputs in life that one is subjected to. Ayurvedic diet is centered on treating life's experiences as 'food' (for the body and the mind), which is assimilated into the body and contributes to its nourishment. This transformation of 'food' into nutrition is termed as 'Agni' or fire, which forms the edifice upon which the Ayurvedic system is built. Spices and herbs form an integral part of Ayurvedic healing, mainly because of its power to be easily absorbed in the body. On the one hand, this enhances the digestive capacity of the body and on the other, cleanses it of its toxins, ensuring the cells in the body are empowered with the nutrition available in the diet. Ayurveda recommends that spices be consumed only after they are cooked. An Ayurvedic diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fibrous food, which contribute to keeping the body energetic, glowing and in good health. An Ayurvedic diet is miserly with salt to prevent potential fluid retention and also discourages the intake of coffee, sodas, and alcohol.

Benefits of an Ayurvedic diet

Ayurvedic diet is low in fat and helps to maintain an optimum body weight. Ayurvedic diet is endowed with minerals that charge the body with energy and radiance.

Ayurvedic diet is rich in vegetable proteins that are quickly digested and assimilated into the body. Ayurvedic meals are easy to digest due to the inclusion of spices garlic, ginger, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper. Fresh organic foods that Ayurveda relies upon, are high on nutrition, and endow the body with strength and vitality.

Ayurvedic Recipes
1. Amalaki Juice 2. Apple Juice 3. Avocado Juice 4. Carrot Juice 5. Coconut Dates Juice 6. Cucumber Juice 7. Grape Juice 8. Lemon Juice 9. Mango Juice 10. Musk Melon Juice 11. Orange Juice 12. Papaya Juice 13. Pineapple Juice 14. Plantain Stem Juice 15. Pomegranate Juice 16. Sweet lime Juice 17. Tender Coconut water 18. Tomato Juice 19. Water Melon Juice

Amalaki Juice (Emblica officinalis)

English name:Gooseberry Sanskrit name:Amalaki Hindi name: Amla Tamil name:Nellikka Botanical name:Emblica officinalis Indications : 1. Amalaki scores the best among rejuvenators 2. Cold in potency 3. Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha. 4. It is recommended during the following conditions.

Skin diseases Anemia Diseases of heart Jaundice Weight loss Vomiting Asthma Cough Constipation Bleeding diseases

Ingredients:

Fresh Amalaki 100gm Sugar Candy 50gm Water Desired quantity

Preparation: Blend the fleshy portion of the steamed Amalaki after removing the seeds. Add desired amount of water and powdered sugar.

Apple Juice

English name:Apple Botanical Name:Malus pumila Sanskrit name:Simbitika Hindi name:Seb

Indications When given with honey it cures the following conditions:

Anemia Gout Skin diseases Sprue Dysentery Diabetes Digestive disorders Obesity Disease of tooth Cold & asthma Stress

Properties

Apple is sweet in taste It is nourishing It is light to digest

It is almost a pre-digested food It is a neutralizer It breaks down calculi Cleanses the digestive tract Contains anti-oxidant compounds It reduces vata and Pitta Dosha Increases Kapha Dosha It is cold in potency (Sheeta Veeryam) The fiber in apple lowers Blood Cholesterol & raises HDL. Its organic salts makes it diuretic reducing the sodium in the body and thus good for Hypertension It is rich in Phosphates and vitamins Stops excessive bleeding Nerve & brain tonic It regulates menstruation. It is a rejuvenator (Rasayanam) Aphrodisiac (Vajikaram) It improves intelligence (Medhyam) Good for hair, skin, nails and eyes

Ingredients: Apple 1 fruit Honey 30 ml Water Desired Quantity

Preparation: Blend the Apple and extract the juice. Add honey and stir.

Glossary:

Rasa Taste. Guna Quality Virya Potency. Vipaka - Taste after digestion. Agni (digestive activity) acts upon the food that we take and the taste of the food is changed. The original rasa (taste) changes to vipaka (new or same taste). Rasayanam literally means rejuvenation. The diet, medicine, or therapy that rejuvenates or regenerates body- mind, prevents decay, and postpones aging. Vajikaram the science of Aphrodisiac, producing virility. Medhyam that which enhances intelligence, memory and mental power. wisdom,

Vata It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of air and ether. This functional unit is characterized by movement, coldness, lightness and dryness in the body. When imbalanced it produces pain in various parts of the body. Pitta It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of fire and water. This functional unit is characterized by heat, temperature and digestion in the body. When imbalanced it produces heat and burning sensation in the body. Kapha It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of earth and water in our body. It is characterized by fluidity, strength and nourishment. When imbalanced it produces heaviness and phlegm in the body Doshas Literally that which can go out of balance. Bodily humor Agni - literaly meaning fire in the sense of a term of Ayurveda, agni governs and controls digestion and metabolism

Avocado Juice (Persea americana)

English name:Alligator pear Botanical name:Persea americana

Sweet in taste

Unctuous Cold in potency Reduces vata & pitta and increases kapha Increases the weight of the body Very tasty Contains more fat High quality protein content Vitamin A content provides resistance against bacterial infection High calorie content

It is very beneficial for:

Digestion Hyper acidity Ulcer Gall bladder problems Weight loss Ingredients: Avocado fruit pulp 1 fruit Water Quantity sufficient Palm Sugar 3 spoons full Yogurt cup

Carrot Juice

Englishname:Carrot Botanicalname:Daucus carota Sanskrit name:Gaajara Hindi name:Gaajar

Indications

Ulcers Heart Cold & cough Laxative Sprue Piles Bleeding diseases

Properties

Taste (Rasa) Sweet & bitter Quality (Guna) Light & sharp Potency (Virya) hot Taste after digestion (Vipaka) sweet Balances pitta & kapha Soothing Healing

Nourishing Protects the liver Is a rich source of beta carotene that is extremely good for its anti-cancerous properties, especially lung Cancer Good tonic Alkalizer Blood purifier Boosts immunity in children Aphrodisiac It is rich in Vitamin A, Potassium, Calcium, phosphorus, Sulphur, Sodium,Beta carotene, Vitamin C, Iron, other minerals.

Ingredients: Carrot Palm sugar Water Lime Juice - one tsp

Preparation: Extract the juice from the carrot in a blender. Add palm sugar to the extracted juice. Add lime juice and stir well.

Coconut Dates Juice

English name:Coconut & Dates Botanical name:Cocos nucifera & Phoenix sylverstris Sanskrit Name:Narikela & Karjura Hindi name:Nariyal & Chuhada Tamil name:Thengaai & Pereecham pazham

Indications

Cures burning sensation Injury Weight loss Anemia Increases Kapha & Semen It is an aphrodisiac Helps to gain weight

Properties

Highly nourishing Heavy to digest Cold in potency Tasty

Reduces vata & pitta Sweet to taste Unctuous in quality Blood purifier Binds the stools Rich in protein and minerals. Contains essential amino acids.

Ingredients: Coconut 1 coconut Dates 15 gm Water as desired Preparation: 1. Extract coconut milk from the scraped coconut. Soak the seedless dates in it for 1 hour. 2. Make a paste of this mixture. If required, a little water may be added.

Cucumber Juice

Botanical name:Cucumis utilissimus linn English name:Cucumber Sanskrit name:karkati Hindi name:kakdi Tamil name:vellerikka

Indications

Cancer Heart diseases Relieves Eczemas Vaginal itching Difficulty in passing urine Loss of appetite

Properties

The tender cucumber balances all the three doshas. Cools the body Beneficial to consume it in summer Diuretic

Tasty Heavy to digest Binds the stools Restores body fluids Quenches the thirst Rich in Vitamin C, Folate, dietary fiber & potassium Anti-poisonous Antidote.

Ingredients: Cucumber Buttermilk Rock Salt Curry leaves Coriander leaves

Preparation: 1. Extract juice from the cucumber in a blender. 2. Grind & squeeze the juice of coriander leaves & curry leaves. 3. Add buttermilk. Add cucumber to the buttermilk. Add a pinch of rock salt & mix them together. 4. The cucumber cooler is ready to drink.

Grape Juice

English name:Grapes Botanical name:Vitis vinifera Hindi name:Angur Sanskrit name:Draksha Tamil name:Drakshai

Indication and Benefits:

Balances Vata & Pitta dosha Remedies bitter taste in the mouth Can cause intoxication when fermented Remedies thirst cough Helps in relieving tiredness Can be consumed after Injury Remedy for Weight loss Anti-cancer properties Assists during breathing difficulty

Properties

It balances vata & pitta Aphrodisiac Improves vision Eliminates urine & feces

Sweet to taste Mild astringent Unctuous Cold in potency Heavy to digest Energizer Rich in Pectin, Vitamin C & Fruit sugar

Ingredients: Grapes (black variety) 100gm Water- Quantity sufficient Palm Sugar 3 spoons Preparation: Blend the grapes in a blender to extract the juice. Add required amount of water. Stir well after adding palm sugar.

Lemon Juice

English name:Lemon Sanskrit name:Nimbuka Botanical name:Citrus limon Hindi name:Nimbu

Indication

Relives all the three Doshas Improves taste & Agni (digestive fire) Light to digest A natural laxative Provides easy & downward movement of vata & feces Sweet-sour in taste Good for the heart Hot and cold potency Relieves thirsty conditions Relieves filariasis

Relieves insanity Relieves eye & ear diseases Rich in potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium & calcium. Also rich in phosphorous, Sulpher, Silicon, Carotene, Vit C

Ingredients: Lemon 1 fruit Jaggery (Brown sugar) 3 spoons full Water Desired quantity

Preparation: 1. Mix the jaggery very well with the water. 2. Squeeze the lemon juice in it. Mix it well. Preferably store it in a mud pot. 3. Serve chilled.

Mango Juice

English name:Mango Botanical name:Mangifera indica Hindi name: Aam Sanskrit name:Aamra Tamil name:Mampazham

Indications: Extremely beneficial to consume during following conditions :

Constipation Excessive thirsty condition Cancer Heart diseases Anaemia Pregnancy Mental weakness Stress

Properties:

Relieves Vata, increases pitta & kapha Hot in potency Removes toxins An aphrodisiac Rich in carotene, niacin, & vitamin C Invigorates nerve tissues Energises the body Improves complexion

Ingredients: Mango 1 fruit Water quantity sufficient Palm Sugar 3 spoons full Yoghurt 1 cup

Preparation: 1. Remove the skin and seed of Mango. 2. Blend the pulp of mango in a mixer to make it juice. 3. Add required amount of water. 4. Stir well after adding palm sugar.

Musk Melon Juice

English name:Muskmelon Sanskrit name:Kharbuja Hindi name:Kharbuj Botanical name:Cuccumis melon Tamil name:Mulam pazham

Indications:Beneficial to be consumed during the following conditions:

Lack of appetite Weight loss Urinary tract infections Constipation Acidity Ulcer

Properties:

It reduces heat in the body to a great extent Relieves tiredness

Increases appetite Increases Kapha more Reduces vata & pitta It is heavy to digest Sweet in taste Unctuous in quality Cold in potency Diuretic Strengthening Aphrodisiac Laxative

Ingredients: Yellow melon 1 full fruit medium Size Water Quantity sufficient Preparation: 1. Peel the skin of the muskmelon. Make it into pieces. 2. Squeeze the juice of melon & dilute it if required. Jaggery can be added if required.

Orange Juice

English name:Orange Sanskrit name:naranga Tamil name:Kodai aaranj Hindi name:narangi Botanical name:Citrus aurantium

Indications:

Loss of appetite Constipation Acidity Toxicity Body pain Fatigue General weakness

Properties:

Sweet & sour in taste Pungent after digestion Hot in potency Tasty

Balances vata Rich in vitamin C, carotene, iron, Potassium, calcium & Phosphorous Boosts the immune system Cleanses the body It has an alkaline effect on the body Orange juice is quickly absorbed into the body Relieves acidity The membranes of the orange are rich in pectin & Vitamin B

Ingredients: Oranges 2 fruits peeled Palm Sugar 3 spoons full Water Desired quantity

Preparation: Put the peeled oranges & palm sugar with water in a mixer. Filter the juice and it is ready to drink.

Papaya Juice

English name:Papaya Botanical name:Carica papaya Hindi name:Papita Sanskrit name:Eranda karkati

Indications:

Cardiovascular diseases Colon cancer Sports injuries Trauma Allergies Osteoarthritis Asthma Anemia Amenorrhea

Properties:

Sweet & little pungent in taste Hot & penetrating in quality Digestive & Appetizer Pleasing to the mind Balances kapha & vata Increases pitta Easy to digest Binds the stools Rich in anti oxidant nutrients Boosts the immunity Reduces inflammation

Ingredients: Papaya 1 medium size fruit Palm sugar 30 gm Water : Desired quantity

Preparation: 1. Peel the skin and deseed the papaya. 2. Dice the papaya and blend it in a mixer. 3. Add water if required. Add palm sugar. 4. Mix it well & enjoy.

Pineapple (Ananas Cosmosus)

English name:Pineapple Sanskrit name:Ananas, Bahunetra phalam Hindi name:Ananas Tamil name:Annasi Botanical name:Ananas cosmosus

Indications: It is specially recommended during the following conditions

Abscesses Pneumonia Worm infestation Exhaustion Kidney infections

Kidney stones Bronchitis Digestive disorders Menstrual disturbances etc.

Properties:

Balances vata & pitta Increases kapha It is sweet & sour in taste Sweet after digestion Hot in potency Heavy to digest Sharp & penetrating Invigorating Laxative Anti inflammatory Antibiotic properties Antiseptic properties Gland regulator Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, carotene, choline, and to a lesser extent, Vitamin B Rich in manganese & enzymes.

Ingredients: Pineapple fruit Palm Sugar 3 spoons full Water Desired Quantity

Preparation: 1. Peel the skin of the fruit & chop it. 2. Put the chopped fruit, palm sugar & water together in a mixer & grind it. 3. Filter & drink.

Plantain Stem Juice

Botanical name:Musaparadisiaca English names:Plantain Sanskrit name:Kadali kanda Hindi name:kela

Indication : Ideal to be consumed during :

Obesity Urinary stones Ulcers Burning sensation Acidity Diabetes Bleeding disorders Menorrhagia

Properties:

Bitter & astringent in taste

Is a natural diuretic Cold in potency Reduces cholesterol Its astringent quality helps in blood coagulation Is an alkalizer

Ingredients: Plantains pith of the stem 100gm Buttermilk 50 ml Rock salt 3 gm Water 50 ml

Preparation: 1. Put the plantain stem in juicer & extract the juice. 2. Add little buttermilk, water & rock salt. 3. Stir well & drink.

Pumpkin Juice

Botanical name:Cucurbita maxima English name:Pumpkin Sanskrit name:Kooshmaanda Hindi name: Petaa Tamil name:Poosanikkai

Indications: Beneficial during the following conditions:

Obesity Calculi Excessive thirsty condition Loss of appetite Internal fever Difficult urination Toxicity Fever due to Pitta Chronic Fever Skin diseases Diabetes Excessive bleeding Leucorrhoea

Properties:

Tender pumpkin relieves all the three doshas Best among creeper fruits Balances Pitta dosha Clears the urinary tract Nourishing Aphrodisiac Laxative Diuretic

Ingredients: Pumpkin Pulp 300gm Sugar Candy 20 gm Water Desired Quantity Preparation: 1. Put the pumpkin in a juicer & extract the juice. 2. Add desired quanity of sugar. 3. Honey can be used instead of sugar, especially in case of obesity.

Sweet Lime Juice

Botanical name:Citrus lemettioides English name:Sweet lime Sanskrit name:Mishta nimbuka Hindi name:Meeta nimbuka Tamil name:Sathukudi

Indications:

Relieves throat infections Weight loss Toxicity Excessive thirst Bleeding disorders Nausea Vomiting

Properties:

Balances vata & pitta Sweet in taste Heavy to digest Helps in detoxification

Strengthening Nourishing Improves taste perception

Ingredients: Sweet lime 1 fruit Honey 30 ml Water quantity required

Preparation: Juice is extracted and mixed with honey. Ready to drink.

Pomegranate Juice

English name:Pomegranate Botanical name:Punica granatum Sanskrit name:Dadima Hindi name: Anar Tamil name:Madulai

Indications: Ideal during the following conditions

Heart diseases Diarrhea Anorexia Sprue Loss of appetite Exhaustion Anemia Nausea Vomiting Protection against cardiovascular diseases Pregnancy 1st trimester Cancer Jaundice Hypertension

Piles Arthritis

Properties:

It alleviates all the 3 doshas Even though it is sour in taste it does not increase pitta Balances pitta Sweet & sour to taste Is a natural astringent Light to digest Unctuous in quality It is neither cold nor hot in potency It is sweet after digestion Binds the stools Improves the taste Increases the Agni (digestive power) Aphrodisiac Increases strength Rich in vitamins A, C, E & Folic acid Relieves inflammation of stomach

Ingredients: Pomegranate fruits 1 fruit Water quantity sufficient Honey 20 ml Preparation: 1. Separate the pomegranate seeds along with the juicy envelope. 2. Blend in a mixer. 3. Add desired quantity of water. 4. Optional to add honey. 5. Stir well and serve.

Tender Coconut water

Botanical name:Cocos nucifera English name:Coconut Hindi name:Nariyal Sanskrit name:Narikela Tamil name:Thenkai

ngredients: Tender coconut water

Recipe 1: The tender coconut water can be consumed in its natural form.

Properties:

The plain tender coconut water is unctuous

Sweet in taste Aphrodisiac Cooling Light to digest Cures Pitta & Vata doshas Increases the Agni Cleanses the urinary bladder Coconut water is a mild diuretic It can easily replace saline solution when needed Refreshing Reduces the heat of the body Rehydrating Rich in mineral salts Improves mental concentration

Indications:

Coconut water is good for jaundice Urinary diseases Urinary stones Pimples Measles Prickly heat Heat boils Sun burn Itching Diabetes Cancer

Recipe 2: 1. Coconut water 100 ml 2. Honey 2 spoons full (10 ml) 3. Milk 50 ml Preparation: Mix the three ingredients thoroughly & consume.

Indications: Best during,

Fatigue Nervousness Weight loss Male sterility Constipation Protection against Osteoporosis

Recipe 3 : 1. Coconut water - 150 ml 2. Lemon juice few drops Preparation : The ingredients need to be mixed well before consumption Indication:

Loss of appetite Especially good for babies Vomiting Nausea Worm infestation Prevention of hypertension Improves liver function

Tomato Juice

Botanical name:Lycopersicon esculentum English name:Tomato Hindi name:Tamatar Sanskrit name:Rakta vrntaka Tamil name:Takkali

Indications:

Reduces Hypertension Diarrhea Good complexion Heals sun burn Heals ulcers Bronchitis

Properties:

Improves digestion Energizer Prevents cancer Strength giving

Blood Purifier Liver tonic Anti oxidant properties Rich in vitamin A, B & C, potassium, citric acid, malice acid & oxalic acid Good for coronary heart health

Ingredients: Tomato 100gm Water Quantity Sufficient Preparation: Blend the tomatoes in a blender to extract its juice. Preferably avoid adding sugar to it, as it turns acidic when combined with sugar.

16 healthy Ayurvedic Habits

Health & Beauty

Having a bout of indigestion? Feeling uncomfortable after a spicy meal? Get Ahead brings you 16 practical Ayurvedic mantras to incorporate into your daily diet. 1. Instead of using plain water in beverages, use water in which cumin seeds have been soaked overnight. Cumin seeds have a cooling effect on the body and are an effective digestive.

2. Add flavour to juices by making ice cubes out of fruit juices, lemon juice and rose water.

Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C while both lemon juice and rose water have a cleansing and cooling effect on the body. They blend with any fruit juice without causing any side effects, even as they enhance the flavour of the drink.

3. When making juices, use castor/ powdered sugar (colloquially known as pitti/ khada shakkar) instead of cubes or grains. Pitti/ khada shakkar is good for health as it is not processed as much as ordinary sugar. If you do not have powdered sugar, grind 250 grams of sugar in a mixer and keep handy. Use approximately one spoon of powdered sugar (seven to eight grams) per glass of any juice. It takes less time to dissolve.

4. Excessive sugar consumption can contribute to dehydration, so switch to natural sweetners such as honey, raw sugar or jaggery.

5. Use glucose powder to add energy to your drink.

6. Substitute cow"s milk with soya milk. Soya milk is high in protein and adds nutritional value to your diet. Here"s how to make it.

Soak soya beans overnight in water. Drain the water next day. Blend the soaked beans with three cups of very hot water for three minutes. Cool till warm to the touch and filter through a muslin cloth by squeezing. Simmer soya milk on a stove for 20 minutes. Stir and allow to cool. Use it to whip up some yummy milk shakes.

7. Substitute table salt with saindhave mamak (rock salt).

8. Substitute chocolate-flavoured health drink powders like Bournvita, Complan and Horlicks with plain cocoa powder to add more nutrition value to the drink.

9. For garnishing juices, use chopped fresh fruit and dry fruits.

10. Want extra spice in your food? Use generous amounts of ground dry ginger blended with powdered sugar, chaat masala and cinnamon powder.

11. Never mix more than three types of fruits while making a juice; the combination of different fruit enzymes could cause acidity and digestion problems.

12. Citrus fruits (orange, sweet lime, grapefruit) can be consumed in combinations (say orange and sweet lime, sweet lime and grapefruit). However, citrus fruits should not be combined with any other type of fruits as their enzymes can chemically react with other types of fruit enzymes, causing allergies in extreme cases.

13. Never combine citrus fruits and milk as it leads to an undesirable curdling of milk and renders the combination futile

14. Vegetable juices (cabbage, carrot, beetroot) should preferably be diluted in the proportion of 7: 3 (vegetable juice: water).

15. Never have strong concentrated juices (unless recommended) early in the morning on an empty stomach. Dilute the juice with water and then consume it.

16. Try to drink freshly prepared fruit juices only. Juices that have been stored without reservatives for a long time undergo oxidation and lose a considerable amount of their nutritional value.

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