Ep. 97 | The Ayurvedic Plate Pt. 1: Grains, Lentils, and Spices with Divya Alter

Text: The Healing Catalyst Podcast with Divya Alter, Ep. 97; Photo: Photograph of Divya wearing a chef's white coat. She's smiling and holding her book, "what to eat for how you feel."

Returning guest Chef Divya Alter, a renowned expert in Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking, joins Dr. Avanti for a 3-part series on the Ayurvedic Plate. In Part 1, they delve deep into the Ayurvedic perspective on food, emphasizing its medicinal properties and the significance of individual constitution and seasonality. From the role of spices to the benefits of ancient grains like barley, the conversation offers a comprehensive look at Ayurvedic dietary principles. Divya also shares invaluable tips on cooking lentils and beans and the art of balancing meal components for optimal health.

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Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • Ayurveda's view on food: the balance between daily and medicinal foods

  • The significance of grains like barley & rice in Ayurvedic diets

  • Lentils and Beans: digestive benefits and cooking methods

  • The importance of balancing meal components & using spices

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda can be a health catalyst for achieving optimal wellness in modern life.

Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions and prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Longevity Formula and The Health Catalyst.

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