Category: Blog
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What’s the Beef with Meat?- From Sattvic Ideals to Somatic Realities
Let’s Understand Diet and Nutrition through the Lens of AyurvedaDoes Ayurveda really forbid the consumption of meat? Introduction When you hear “Ayurvedic diet,” you might imagine warm herbal teas, khichdi, and ghee-drizzled vegetables , clean, light, and unquestionably Sattvic. But Ayurveda is far more layered than modern stereotypes suggest. At its core, Ayurveda is a…
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The Fat Files- Why Ayurveda Never Said ‘Go Fat- Free’!
Sneho Saro Ayam Purushah- This human being is the very essence of Sneha (Sushruta Chikitsa Sthana) Introduction Ayurveda has long emphasized the importance of Sneha, not merely as fat or oil, but as a vital principle of nourishment, lubrication and cohesion. Its applications span across contexts, from daily life conduct (Dinacharya) to the management of…
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Is Protein Actually Necessary? An Ayurvedic Insight
Diving into the hype about protein through the lens of Ayurveda. Introduction Our bodies are made of muscles, fats, bones and a large amount of water. On an average, around 60% of your body weight is water! And to maintain this, you need to have enough hydration. The rest is solid tissue which includes your…