Have you ever wondered why What works for one person doesn’t seem to work for everyone? I certainly have. Why is it that some of us can handle dairy just fine, yet others can’t even touch the stuff? That some people can handle raw food but others can’t? I’ll be honest, it has been on … More Considering your Constitution
In many places, the water supply is contaminated with added chemicals like flouride and chlorine. As a result of this, many health conscious individuals began searching for better alternatives. One choice many people opt for is reverse osmosis water, as it is free from any impurities. And this is great in theory, but, It’s also … More Is Pure water safe to drink?
Wether you love Rice or can’t stand the stuff, you can’t deny that it serves as a staple for many. And why wouldn’t it? It’s a cheap, reliable source of energy. And Without it, where would many of us be? But as popular as it is, Rice has the misfortune of being a grain. And … More Rice- The King Of Grains?
If you asked some people, they’d say that we should avoid fruit entirely. And the way they acted about it, you’d think it was poision. What interests me the most however, is the way many of the same people are quite happy to eat huge amounts of fat in the form of “fat bombs” like … More Is Fruit really so Terrible?
I think we all know that certain foods shouldn’t be mixed together- But how strict should we be? Can we eat protein and starch in the same meal? Can meat and milk be mixed together? Will heating honey turn it toxic? Should fruit be eaten alone? Auyrveda gets dragged out to support many ideas. Food … More Food Combining- An Auyrvedic Practice?
We are what we eat, as the old saying goes. We all know the choices we make affect our physical body, but what effect do they have on our mind and spirit? Many ancient practices, including Ayurveda are of the belief that what you eat ultimately determines the level of consiousness you can achieve. Generally … More Exploring Ayurveda: subtle energy and sattvic food.
There are times when we have a tendency to idealise the past, and assume that any kind of ancient wisdom is right and superior. But just like bloodletting, sometimes our ancestors didn’t have it all figured out. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a wonderful system and there are many benefits to applying parts of it. … More The limitations of Ayurveda
The Snacking Sage 