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 for me to provide these qualities to my family. We cook every day 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 lose 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.