Gluten-Free Aloo Broccoli Paratha Recipe

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Gluten-Free Aloo Broccoli Paratha Recipe

This gluten-free potato, broccoli, and singora flour paratha is not only a healthy twist on a classic but also rich in Ayurvedic benefits. Potatoes offer grounding energy and potassium, while broccoli adds fibre, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamins. Singora flour (water chestnut), a naturally gluten-free option, is cooling and helps balance pitta while grounding vata dosha. Ideal for autumn, this nourishing paratha stabilises energy and digestion. Whether for lunch or dinner, pair it with chutney, dahl, or a sabzi for a wholesome, sattvic meal.

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Vyayama - Exercise according to Ayurveda

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Vyayama - Exercise according to Ayurveda

Did you ever stop to think why we have SO many bones, joints and different muscle groups? That’s because as humans, we are designed to MOVE and movement is the key to health and longevity. Just like our diet needs to be personalised to our unique body type, so does our exercise pattern. With Ayurveda you should tailor your exercise routine to what suits you and adapt it according to age, health state, season, climate etc. 

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Pre-Pro-Post-Anti Biotics and Gut Health

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Pre-Pro-Post-Anti Biotics and Gut Health

Antibiotics can be thought of as a powerful immediate protocol against bacterial infections. Unfortunately, that comes at a heavy price to our gut health and oftentimes long-term changes to our gut flora. The concept of antibiotics did not exist 5000 years ago, but the wisdom of the natural world enabled doctors to know the properties of the plant medicines (dravya or aushadi) that can have the ‘antibiotic’ effect. But the notion through Ayurveda is to support the patient to regain their own health.

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Trāṭaka Meditation

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Trāṭaka Meditation

Meditation is medication and it can take many forms. Over the last month I've been guided to engage once again in the sadhana of trāṭaka. It is one of the simplest practises to help focus this mind. something that we all struggle with from time to time (or all time time for those with a strong vata in their constitution).

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A perfect cuppa masala chai

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A perfect cuppa masala chai

There is tea for every occasion, emotion and time of day and offers magical healing passed down the generations. There is nothing more comforting than the ritual of #chai especially over the winter. A far cry from a teabag flirting with hot water and a dash of milk.

Masala chai is essentially a spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk and a small cup goes a long way for the soul and comes with a myriad or health benefits to match.

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