5 Ways to Introduce Ayurvedic Principles into Your Daily Diet
"You are what you eat." Right but only 50% right according to the ancient healing tradition of ayurveda. The combination of what you eat and what your body does with what you eat is what actually shapes health and well-being. According to ayurveda you are unique and your dietary needs are unique too determined by your body constitution age the season your environment and your needs for balance at any given time. But there are some diet and digestion principles that are universally applicable. Here we present five that you can begin any time...the quick and-simple way to incorporate the ayurvedic way of eating into your daily diet. Once you start seeing results you can delve more deeply into doshas—ayurvedic body types—and tailor a diet and digestion routine that's best for you.
1. Add some zest to your life with lemon!
Add the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to a large cup of really warm water and drink first thing in the morning.
Fresh lemon juice in moderation is good for all doshas. Lemon is a wonderful aid to internal cleansing. Antibacterial and antiseptic lemon retards the presence of disease-causing bacteria in the digestive tract. It is also a digestion enhancer and helps reduce bloating and flatulence. It kindles a lethargic appetite getting the digestive juices flowing. And it aids elimination so your digestive tract is naturally flushed clear every morning. As an antioxidant lemon helps fight disease-causing free radicals in the body. It helps keep your skin clear and your eyes sparkling.
More ways to use fresh lemon:
Add lemon zest to your herbal tea.
Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over your lentils.
Skip the fatty prepared dressing and opt for a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dash of extra-virgin olive oil over your salad.
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