Last month I had the pleasure of hosting Amadea Morningtstar at SimpleVeda. We experienced a joyful weekend with like-minded practitioners in clinical discussion of foods... read more
Whether you’re off to a relaxing or adventurous vacation or attending a mandatory business meeting, traveling can cause stress to our body and mind. The vata dosha ... read more
We’re SO excited to share this blog post with ya’ll! This is your official step-by-step guide (with pictures!) to making Christina’s homemade almond milk + turning ... read more
At the end of the year my husband and I have a tradition of cultivating space for reflection. It’s a ritual that aids in our spiritual growth that I modified from o... read more
Happy Spring Equinox! Spring is here and that means new growth both inwardly and outwardly. Hibernated energy begins to fill our body cells as we have the urge to spring ... read more
Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old science of natural and holistic healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India. According to Ayurveda, the center of the forehead... read more
Ayurveda enriches our lives with its natural health benefits and numerous practices of self-care and self-LOVE. To care for yourself by cooking, meditating, keeping a cle... read more
I went on my first yoga retreat this past April and it was truly a gift from Divine Mother. I knew immediately that I wanted others in my community to experience this opp... read more
The weather is changing, the kids are in school, families and friends are gathering in droves… It’s a wonderful time of celebration, but with this time also c... read more
This season Mother Nature has shown us what a huge impact she can have on our vikruti (current state of balance). Before the weather dropped to the 30’s, I rememb... read more
In Ayurveda, every food is put into one of the 6 taste categories; Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent, Astringent, and Bitter. Each taste feeds our mind, body and spirit in its ... read more
Last week one of my very best friends contacted me because her 11 month old son had been diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti Syndrom (it’s not as bad as it sounds!) an... read more
What is Turmeric? Turmeric is super herb filled with antioxidant compounds that boosts the immune system. It is used in traditional Indian cooking and is what makes most ... read more
One of the most common questions I receive when it comes to food is, “How do you get enough protein if you’re a vegetarian?” Actually, most Americans get way too mu... read more
One of the reasons I fell in love with Ayurveda was because of its simplicity. Hence, I named my practice, SimpleVeda. The word Veda means knowledge or science – th... read more
Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest healing science, the “Mother of all Healing.” In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The science of life.” Ayurveda ... read more
Welcome to SimpleVeda! I’m so glad you’re here! SimpleVeda was created with a passion for healing the WORLD! In order for me to do that, I had to first heal... read more
No matter where I go or who I meet, I’ve noticed one thing – people really do love to learn about food and want to know more about health.
I am a passionate advocate for REAL FOOD – food that’s sustainable, organic, local, and traditionally-prepared according to the wisdom of Ayurveda. As a mom of two, it’s important to me to provide these qualities to my family. We cook everyday and love how simple and nourishing the Ayurveda diet is.
Unraveling complex diets, understanding the intricacies of nutrition, and exploring the ever-changing world of food and medicine can be complicated. I’ve learned that making small changes in your diet and lifestyle can be incredibly manageable and easy, even for people with the busiest schedules.
The ancient Rishis of India who developed the Ayurvedic system of living did not know anything about specific vitamins and minerals nor did they know about proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Rather, they approached nutrition from an energetic perspective. They learned that if the qualities of a human being were understood and the qualities of a food were understood, then it could be predicted what effect would occur when they were mixed together.
The goal of the Ayurvedic practitioner is not to tell a person how much of a nutrient they should ingest but rather to match up the qualities inherent within the food to the unique balance of qualities within the individual.
In the West, nutrition has been explored from a group perspective. However, Ayurveda reminds us that we are unique individuals. What is harmonious for one person may be dis-harmonious for another.
Ayurveda will empower patients to let go of confusing diets and fads and to eat and prepare foods for their individuality, thus allowing patients to loose weight, feel better, reduce stress, and have more energy!
Food Blessing:
Receive, Lord, in Thy Light, the food we eat, for it is Thine.
Infuse it with Thy Love, Thy Energy, Thy Life divine.