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Ayurvedic methods go back thousands of years. You are what you eat is a
fact frequently forgotten in the urgency of the modern world. People
look for artificial remedies such as antibiotics when causes and cures
are so natural, so obvious and so well proven. Within the Ayurvedic
tradition, the food regime is a vital aspect. Wholesome meals are to be
eaten calmly, followed by a short period of contemplation. Particularly
recommended are energy-giving foods known as 'sattvic', such as fresh
fruit and vegetables (except root vegetables), whole milk, wheat-based
products, rice and vegetables (except root vegetables), whole milk,
wheat-based products, rice and vegetable oil. Foods which sap energy,
called 'tamasic', should be avoided. These include alcohol, coffee,
pickled or cured foods and cheeses. This book takes you back to the
basics. It does not involve complicated recipes or hours of work. Fast
food is available here too, but in an intensely vital and satisfying
form. You can discover the simple pleasure of awareness, and appreciate
the properties of the ingredients.
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