Episode 326: Ayurvedic Perspective on Obesity with Divya Alter
Divya 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 from an Ayurvedic perspective and they discuss the following:
Ayurveda's teaching on obesity as a malnutrition disorder.
The symptoms of the syndrome of obesity.
Causes of obesity according to Ayurveda.
Holistic healing tips for the body and mind.
Preventing obesity.
Check out Divya's Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking Masterclass. With over 8 hours of guided video instruction, interactive workbooks, study guides, and recipes tailored for your unique journey, these lessons are your ultimate companions, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef.
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