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The One Day Cleanse

1/21/2016

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I recently saw an interview with Chris Martin, from the band Cold Play on Ellen, my favorite show.  He described how one day a week he goes without food.  He shared that the reason he does this is to appreciate food more on his eating days.  But I suspect there is more to it than that.  If you follow the Ayurvedic lifestyle, it is recommended that you have a fluid day every so often depending on your elemental type.   For those with a Vata constitution it is recommended that you have a fluid day every four weeks. For Pitta, every two weeks in the winter and in the summer months when it is hot it can be increased to once a week.  For Kappa, one fluid day every week is recommended.  Once a month this can be increased to two days.  Check in next week for instructions on how to do a one day fluid cleanse.

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#10 Minimize Leftovers

1/13/2016

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Good thing this tip didn't appear after Christmas!!  Eating the ayurvedic way means consuming fresh, locally produced food in season.  But realistically eating leftovers will save you time and may keep you from eating commercially prepared food that is full of preservatives. Left over food is void of life force and the longer it sits in your fridge the more it loses. Leftovers should be refrigerated in air tight, glass containers, reheated only once and disposed of after two days.  Freezing food is also not ayurvedic, but the reality is that we may need to resort to freezing the odd meal.  If so, use freezer-grade airtight, glass, single serving containers and eat it within a month. Freezing food that is uncooked is a better option than cooking a meal and then freezing it.

There you have it!  Ten easy to do tips that will bring you closer to health.  Next will will be one more bonus tip!  Happy day everyone!
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#9 Eat local, organic food

1/2/2016

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Our ancestors harvested and ate their own home grown food when in season.  Today much of our food is purchased at our local grocer.  Even though the grocery location is local, the food it sells is not.   Nutrients deteriorate quickly once food has been harvested and  food that has been shipped across the country, or world, has lost much of its vital life energy.  For optimal taste and nutrition content, food should ideally be consumed within a few hours of being harvested.  Our western winter climate does not allow for this luxury for several months a year.  One way to address this is to choose organic or pesticide-free food that is in season. In addition, there are local companies that deliver organic produce right to your door.  I belong to the Organic Box.  Weekly home deliveries of organic, pesticide-free food have minimized the potential long-term harmful effects of pesticides on store bought produce.  As a bonus,   I have found that I spend less money now than when I shopped at our local grocery.  My impulse buying is all but eliminated and I am sure that what I am serving to my family is healthy and chalk full of nutrients!
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