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Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurveda Cooking Tips for Summer with Divya AlterDivya Alter is the co-founder of the nation's first Ayurvedic culinary school (Bhagavat Life) and the chef-owner of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Divya's Kitchen, which reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. She is also the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance. Divya chats with Colette about Summer cooking and they cover the following topics: How the hot weather affects our agni (digestive fire). What effect cold foods and drinks have on our agni and body. The pacifying seasonal produce available during Summertime. Cooking tips...
2024-07-1856 minElements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic Perspective on Obesity with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya's brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode Colette chats with Divya about obesity f...
2024-02-0849 minElements of Ayurveda PodcastFive Ayurvedic Herbal Liquids with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya's brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode we take a deep dive into...
2023-02-0253 minElements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic View on Snacking with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef. In this episode she discusses snacking with Colette and in particular, Ayurveda's view on snacking. They discuss the following: The general principles of good snacking. Having awareness around the impulse behind your snack i.e. hunger, thirst, emotions etc. The importance of routine in eating, good food combinations and nutritious foods. The problem with ultra-processed snacks. Good snack options Snacking with the seasons. How to practice mindful snacking. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off...
2022-09-0859 minElements of Ayurveda PodcastThe Five Properties of Food in Ayurveda with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Alter and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about how Ayurveda describes food through the five properties of: Rasa or the six tastes. Gunas or twenty qualities. Virya or metabolic effect. Vipaka or post-digestive effect. Prabhava or unique healing property. * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to ne...
2022-05-121h 07
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastDairy Alternatives in Ayurvedic CookingDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Colette chats with Divya about dairy alternatives and they discuss the following: What to consider when substituting dairy. Food compatibility with dairy. Alternatives to milk - almonds, sunflower seeds, cashew, oats, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios and coconut. Understanding the qualities of popular coconut products. Non-dairy cheese and yogurt. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% of...
2022-03-0355 min
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic Cooking Q&A with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions: Can you please speak about the use of tofu and tempeh in Ayurvedic cooking? Can/do you ever use peanuts? I am...
2021-11-1853 min
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastCooking with Intention with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics: The importance of intention setting. How to set intentions in your kitchen. The consciousness in which you prepare food. What is conscious ingredient...
2021-10-281h 00
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic Cooking for Autumn with Divya AlterDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics: How does the transition of the season affect our digestive system. What are some things we can do to prevent digestive issues and seasonal sickness...
2021-09-301h 00
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastMindful Eating with Divya AlterDivya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about mindful eating and meal portioning. They discuss the following: Divya's personal journey with food. Establishing a mindful relationship with food. Why our body craves excess food. Meal portioning. Tips for mindful eating. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online...
2021-07-221h 02
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastThe Truth About Fats with Divya AlterDivya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about Ayurveda's view on fats and they cover the following: The different types of fats according to Ayurveda. Which fats are considered 'good fats' and why they are important in our diet. The best cooking fats, their qualities and the affect on the different dosha types. The difference between unrefined, cold-pressed and refined oils. Using oils topically on the skin. Storing fats and cooking tips * Visit divyaskitchen.com...
2021-05-2756 min
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic Kitchen Essentials with Divya AlterDivya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about how to set up your kitchen in order to be organised, have flow and great energy for your cooking. We discuss the following: The importance of an organised kitchen Choosing your cookware Best materials for pots and pans Which sizes of cookware to choose Essential kitchen tools Cutting tools Measuring tools Strainers Electric appliances Best storage containers * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Also, receive 1...
2021-04-2957 min
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastCleansing Foods for Spring with Divya AlterDivya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about cleansing for Spring. We discuss the following: Why Ayurveda recommends cleansing the body at regular intervals and particularly at the joint of the seasons. The four types of toxins according to Ayurveda. What foods/spices/herbs can help to cleanse the body. Divya's favourite Spring cleansing dishes. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic cooking school for upcoming cooking classes and e...
2021-03-251h 01
Elements of Ayurveda PodcastAyurvedic Winter Cooking with Divya AlterDivya Alter is the co-owner of Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan and of Bhagavat Life, an Ayurvedic culinary school. Colette chats with Divya about Winter cooking and they discuss the following: Divya's journey with Ayurveda. The importance of eating seasonally. Winter cooking methods. Herbs and spices for the Winter season. Pacifying Winter dishes for each dosha type. Foods to avoid in Winter. Pacifying herbal teas for cooler weather. * Visit divyaskitchen.com and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 Check out Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic cooking school bvtlife.com * Register or get more inf...
2021-02-1853 min