Nightshades are believed to trigger an inflammatory response (also contains oxalates) in the body especially in the joints and are very aggravating to vata and pitta. Nightshades are heating in nature and have a sour and pungent post digestive action (vipaka) and also fall in the category of Rajasic and Tamasic food which can alter the state of mind to become either overactive or dull.
Read MoreGur, or jaggery is a natural sweetener with naught taken out and used in most Indian households in many sweet dishes and a little nugget would often be taken as a component in an Indian meal. Some of these ‘benefits’ would include support to iron deficiency and immunity, a digestive aid, especially a vata digestion. Jaggery is also the best choice in preparing rasayana’s (rejuventive tonics) – for example in Kharjuradi Mantha – a tonic used for hangovers
Read MoreA perfect all year round one pot dish winner that is nourishing yet cleansing for the digestive system. It is a nice alternative to the traditional kitchari recipe. You can vary the vegetables according to the season.
Read MoreOver the counter probiotics and digestive enzymes are certainly on the rise but I’m not convinced that these are a holistic, balanced or a long term solution. Ayurvedic buttermilk known as takra is a useful refreshing yoghurt-based drink designed to restore a healthy gut microbiome. It was considered to be the divine healer for humans according to (Bhavaprakasha. Ch 6.V.7)
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