Book review: Revitalize your health with 'The Ayurvedic Wellness Cookbook'
Food plays a vital role in our lives, being both a necessity and a pleasure. However, balancing moderation and proper preparation is essential. If you prioritize fitness and health, investing time and effort in understanding food and maintaining a disciplined routine to support your well-being becomes imperative. Here's reviewing The Ayurvedic Wellness Cookbook by Gita Ramesh, which shares easy, healthy recipes backed by Ayurveda.
Here's how the book is different
The book introduces the concept of dinacharya, an Ayurvedic self-care practice that ensures good health through simple routines and practices. The cookbook boasts numerous vegetarian and vegan recipes with therapeutic values. It is claimed that when these dishes are consumed daily for a week, you will feel energized and light and experience an overall improvement in your sense of well-being.
About author Gita Ramesh
With a background in Alternative Medicine and Biochemistry, Ramesh, the MD of Kairali Ayurvedic Group, continues the legacy established by her elders, promoting Ayurvedic retreats globally. Her extensive Ayurvedic experience now shines through the recipes she curated for this book. The objective of this book is to shift the focus of eating to detoxification and rejuvenation for all body types.
'An Ayurvedic diet is more of a philosophy'
"In Ayurveda, one does not count calories, instead we commit to a philosophy and a way of life," writes the author. She highlights mindful eating and Ayurveda's preference for slow consumption, featuring fresh, seasonal, and indigenous ingredients. The recipes in the book aim to balance the tridoshas and are suitable for all dosha types, featuring indigenous ingredients and easy cooking methods.
Understanding tridoshas
The tridoshas—vata, kapha, and pitta—represent foundational elements of nature and correspond to an individual's physical and personality traits. Vata governs movements, kapha controls lubrication and structure, and pitta handles digestion and metabolism. Maintaining a balance among these is vital for optimal health.
My top pick from treasure of delectable vegetarian dishes
Elaneer Madhurapalaharam (tender coconut pudding) Blend two cups of tender coconut pulp and one cup of coconut water for five minutes or until it achieves a viscous consistency; pour it into a bowl. Add three tablespoons of palm sugar, four cups of thick coconut milk, and one tablespoon of chia seeds and mix well. Let the ingredients settle, portion them into bowls, and serve.
This cookbook can be your kitchen treasure trove
This cookbook, published by Roli Books, entices readers with tempting photographs of dishes and ingredients. Priced at Rs. 795 for the hardcover edition, it is a great starting point for making wise food choices to enhance life. However, it primarily focuses on South Indian dishes and ingredients used in the region's cuisine, which may not be as enjoyable for those with different food preferences.
