Ayurveda

based on the German version "Ayurveda"

Ayurveda (/ˌɑːjʊərˈveɪdə, -ˈviː-/) is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Therapies include herbal medicines , special diets , meditation , yoga , massage , laxatives , enemas , and medical oils. Ayurvedic recipes help us to detoxify the human body.

 It incorporates mostly herbs, fresh vegetables and fruits, milk and dairy products, oils and ghee and plenty of water  in the diet. The consumption of meat, fish, eggs, should be restricted.

10 tips for an ayurvedic diet

1. Eat only when you are hungry
2. Keep fixed mealtimes
3. Eat in a relaxed atmosphere
4. Pace yourself: Do not eat too fast or too slowly. Chew your food thoroughly.
5. Eat freshly prepared foods: Your meals should be freshly prepared, tasty, easy to digest and warm.
6. Eat primarily cooked foods: Most of your foods should be cooked because our body can absorb cooked foods more easily.
7. More than just an “add-on”: Flavour your meals with the right seasonings
8. Drink mainly warm beverages and do not drink too much with your meal
9. Select Foods for Your Dosha Type. 
10. Use ayurvedic supplements: Enhance your diet by adding supplements. Depending on their composition, the supplements can also be used specifically to improve your dosha balance.

Recipes

• https://www.indianmirror.com/cuisine/ayurvedic1-recipes.html

Risks

There is no good evidence that Ayurveda is effective for treating any disease. Some Ayurvedic preparations have been found to contain lead , mercury , and arsenic ,  substances known to be harmful to humans.

Sources

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda
• https://www.indianmirror.com/cuisine/ayurvedic1-recipes.html
• https://www.ayurveda-products.eu/content/ayurvedic-lifestyle-and-recipes/ayurvedic-nutrition