Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of natural health, with roots tracing back more than 6,000 years. Originating in India, this holistic healing tradition is centered on balancing the body’s energies to create lasting health and vitality. It offers a complete approach to wellness, weaving together nutrition, lifestyle, herbal remedies, and spiritual practices.

Our guest on Alimentary today, Nidhi Pandya, is an Ayurvedic doctor, international speaker, educator, and author of the book Your Body Already Knows. Nidhi's passion lies in empowering us to become self-aware and live intuitively, achieving Mind-Body Balance. She has gained popularity online and has become known for distilling complex ancient scriptures into practical advice for the modern day. Her 'Inner Climate' method, taught globally, focuses on realigning the mind and body for optimal health, healing, and longevity.

This episode will inspire you to look at daily habits differently and will empower you to use basic health habits to increase your energy and enjoyment of life.

The store cupboard staple for this episode is rice!

Other resources

Website https://www.nidhi.me/Nidhi's Book Your Body Already Knows: Intuitive Ayurveda 21 Days to Reset your Gut, Sleep, Mood, and Health: Bhanshali Pandya, Nidhi, Hemsley, Jasmine: 9781786789280: Amazon.com: Books

Nidhi's book has received high praise from various thoughtleaders, including:

· Deepak Chopra calls it “A succinct guide for anyone seeking an integrative approach to well-being at all levels—body, mind, and spirit.”

· Sadhguru sayshe “Deeply appreciates Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya’s efforts to bring the science of Ayurveda with a fresh look to the world.”

· Dr SuhasKshirsagar says “Ayurveda is the original lifestyle and personalized medicine, and it allows us to develop heightened awareness forintuitive healing. Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya has done an amazing job of presenting this ancient wisdom for a modern audience."

Timing of meals https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2023/chrononutrition-timing-meals-matters-your-health

Curried Rice Salad https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2021/10/22/curried-rice-salad/

Safety when cooking and re-heating rice https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322775#:~:text=It%20is%20possible%20to%20reheat%20rice%20safely%20as,called%20Bacillus%20cereus%2C%20which%20survive%20some%20cooking%20processes.

https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/sfbb-indian-05-cooking-06-rice_0.pdf

Recipes https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/healthy-rice-recipesThe Encylopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray, Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno MA, LMT

Music composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition.

Lyn's website www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie

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