At a recent workshop, I shared with participants how I'd been totally avocado-crazy for a month. I was eating an avocado every day: I dunked them in my smoothies, made guacamole, added them to salads and soups. I just couldn't get enough. My body was giving me very clear signals that I needed the nutrition from this health food in my daily diet. Then this craving slowly tapered down and now I'm ... Read the Post
Relating With Food
Note: This article was originally published in Osho News Online Magazine. You can check it out here. Our relationship with food is probably the most intimate one of all. We interact with it at least three times a day and think about it even more. When we consume it, it either nourishes or depletes us. Our food affects not just our energy and immunity but also our mood and temperament. The food ... Read the Post
The Story Of The Whole Grain
Once upon a time, there lived a whole grain called Grin. Grin was a thing of beauty and was deeply revered by most cultures. Grin and her fraternity were a staple food, enjoyed with gratitude and celebration by people everywhere. Grin belonged to a very large family of whole grains. Her relatives included the Marleys, Fryes, Moats, Fillets, Queenias, Tuffs and the Borghums, amongst others. Her ... Read the Post
Recipes: Black Chickpea Salad
Black chickpeas are one of my favorites: versatile, easy to digest and rich in protein. I usually soak a cup and a half overnight and there's usually enough for two or three different types of preparations. The first thing I prepared with the lot is a simple salad with some fresh mint and grape tomatoes. If you want softer chickpeas then I suggest you boil them for a few minutes and run them under ... Read the Post
5 Food Habits That Will Change Your Life
We are what we eat. Banal and trite as it sounds, these words couldn't be truer. Not just what but when and where and with whom - every aspect of food plays a big role in our overall nourishment. But I also understand that making big shifts in what to eat is difficult, at least at first. So lets start with some baby steps that are easy to incorporate and will drastically change how you feel (and ... Read the Post