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FOOD AS MEDICINE: 

FOOD AS MEDICINE A shudha Ayurvedic Perspective by Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

What is Food?: 

What is Food? Entering to the body through Digestive System - “Annamarga”. Getting digested. Absorbed. Transformed into individual bodily molecules. - Swasthyvritta ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Food is MedicineThe function of Food: 

Food is Medicine The function of Food It is full of Prana Enhances flow of Prana Enhances complexion Clears senses Enhances vocal power Adds longevity Improve mental energy Provides state of bliss It is nurturing Physical stamina Carak Samhita, Sutra 27, 349-350 ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Primary Medicine: 

Primary Medicine Because: “Puroshoyam Lok sammitah” - Carak Our Body and the universe has the same component. And Body is byproduct of Food. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Origin of FoodIngredients: 

Origin of Food Ingredients Seeds with Nature’s Vibration and Grows with: Soma Agni Marut Earth Sunlight Air Water Underground Heat Etheric Energy Moon Light Origin of Body Ovum Gem Sperm (Made of Food) (soul) (Made of Food) In conceptus Starts to receive “Prana” – soma, agni and marut through mother’s physiology and make up the organs and body. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

How Are Six Tastes Manifested by Universal Energy?: 

How Are Six Tastes Manifested by Universal Energy?  Om Soma Agni Marut (Lunar Energy) (Solar Energy) (Etheric Energy) Jala (Water) Fire Air Prithvi (Earth) Space Six Tastes: Madhura – Sweet Earth - Water Amla – Sour Fire - Water Lavana – Salty Fire - Earth Katu – Pungent Air - Fire Tikta – Bitter Space - Air Kasaya – Astringent Air - Earth ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ayurvedic Nutrition: 

Ayurvedic Nutrition Ingredient Vibrational Energy (Prana Governing) Emotional Energy (Satwa) Mental (Medha) Sensory (Indriyas) Physical (Dehic) - Foundation Target Deepest destination that maintains the connection and communication with the healing power of nature. Provides emotional energy Mental Energy Sensory Energy Physical Energy ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Two Concepts of Cooking in Ayurveda: 

Two Concepts of Cooking in Ayurveda SAMYOG Sama + Yoga Balanced Combination SANSKAR Sam + Ansa + Kar Balanced Molecular Interaction ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Categories of Food in Ayurveda: 

Categories of Food in Ayurveda Suka Dhanya Varga - Grains Sami Dhanya Varga - Lentils Mams Varga - Meat (White and Red) Saka Varga - Vegetables Phala Varga - Fruits Iksu Varga - Sugar and its products Madhu Varga - Honey Gorasa Varga - Milk and its products Dadh Varga - Yogurt group Takra - Buttermilk Gritam - Ghee Tail Varga - Oil group Kritanma Varga - Prepared food Madya Varga - Wine group Jala Varga - Water and its forms: Purified, cold water, warm water, Boiled water. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Kritanna Varga – Prepared FoodsOur Recipes: 

Cashew Chutney Spicy puffed rice snack (Appetizer) Mung Dahl (Soup/ Side) Pineapple Paneer Saag Paneer Sweet Puffed grain rice Office Kicheri Irresistible Sweet Potato “Fries” Kritanna Varga – Prepared Foods Our Recipes Ghee Paneer (Fresh Cheese) Sensible Smoothie Lime Pickle Chapati-type Bread Cilantro Chutney Mung Dahl Chutney Salty Healthy Snack ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Mutually Contradictory Meals: 

Mutually Contradictory Meals Items Non-Compatibility Effect 1. Fishes Milk Obstruct the Channels Impurity of Blood Meat Honey Loss of Vision Sesame Seeds Trembling Milk Lower Intelligence Black Gram Radish Sprout Milk With or After Intake of: Skin Problems Radish Garlic Salt Leafy Greens Fruit Sour Fruit with Milk Acidity Honey Equal part of Ghee Slow Poisoning Effected by Heat Burning Ojas Hot Water “ “ Buttermilk (Boiled) “ “ - Caraka ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Recipes: 

Recipes t. = teaspoon T. = Tablespoon C. = Cup (8 oz.) Concept or “Sidhanta” Ingredients or “Samyog” Steps or “Sanskar” Remarks or “Vishesh” ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ghee – “The essence of Milk”: 

Ghee – “The essence of Milk” “Samyog”: Unsalted Butter “Vishesh”: Requires no refrigeration. Will keep in a tightly sealed jar indefinitely. Always use a clean dry utensil to scoop out ghee. Moisture can quickly spoil ghee. It is easily digestible because the milk solids, proteins and sugars have been removed. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ghee – “Sanskar”: 

Ghee – “Sanskar” In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter on med heat or in a double boiler. Be careful that it does not burn. Sediment forms in the bottom. Foam forms on top. When foam is Sunk, ghee is done. Strain immediately through cheesecloth. Ghee should be pure gold in color. Do not leave in the hot pot. Ghee burns very quickly. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Paneer (Fresh Cheese): 

Paneer (Fresh Cheese) “Samyog”: Whole organic milk - full fat. At least ½ gallon Fresh limes lemons “Vishesh”: You can add little acid, but not too much. Reduced-fat milk is harder to metabolize. Paneer contains vitamin B12 which is essential for vegetarians. The fat in the milk helps to burn fat in itself and other fat. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Paneer – “Sanskar”: 

Paneer – “Sanskar” In a heavy-bottomed pot bring milk to a boil. Add enough fresh-squeezed lime or lemon juice (Approx. 3 – 4 gallons). Milk curdles into white solids and clear green liquid (Whey) Strain through cheesecloth. Discard the whey. For firmer cheese, place weight on top. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Sensible Smoothie: 

Sensible Smoothie “Samyog”: Fresh pineapple, skinned, cored and chopped 2. Fresh papaya, skinned, seeded and chopped Fresh-squeezed sweet orange juice “Vishesh”: Very medicinal Pineapple and papaya contain beneficial digestive enzymes and also enhance enzymatic properties. Weak digestion can cause constipation. Both pineapple and papaya increase estrogenic activity and are therefore contraindicated in pregnancy as they can cause miscarriage. Pineapple contains bromelain which is a pain killer and anti-inflammatory. Prunes can counter constipation. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Sensible Smoothie – “Sanskara”: 

Sensible Smoothie – “Sanskara” A simple step to a delectable Ayurvedic treat: Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Lime Pickle: 

Lime Pickle “Sidhanta”: Sour is one of the six tastes that should be in every meal. “Samyog”: 1. 10 limes 2. 2 T. soma salt 3. 2 t. spice mix “Vishesh”: Pickle will keep for one year Do not add olive oil until ready to eat as it will go rancid. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Lime Pickle: 

Lime Pickle “Sanskara”: Juice all limes and thinly slice the flesh and skins. Place in a glass jar and cover with squeezed lime juice, salt and 2 tsp spice mix. Tightly cover with lid and leave out in sunshine for 15 days. (This is solar cooking.) ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Chapati-type Bread: 

Chapati-type Bread “Sidhanta”: This bread will be light and easy to digest and will have the good properties of protein from yogurt and quinoa. However, through cooking we will lose the benefit of the probiotics from yogurt. The acid in the yogurt is also what activates the baking soda, providing leavening and resulting in a lighter bread. This recipe will not give any digestive problems as it is not heavy like an all-wheat flour bread. “Samyoga”: Equal parts Organic rice flour, Quinoa flour and Tapioca flour. 2 Pinches Baking soda. Pinch of Soma Salt. Yogurt – Just enough for moist dough. 1 t. Kalunji seed. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Chapati-type Bread – “Sanskara”: 

Chapati-type Bread – “Sanskara” Preheat oven to 400. In a bowl, combine the 3 flours, baking soda, salt and kalunji seeds. Mix in just enough yogurt to form a moist dough and combine well. Spread into patties approx. ¼” thick onto a well-greased cookie sheet (or one lined with parchment paper or, ideally, a Silpat®) Bake until golden brown and cooked through. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Cilantro Chutney: 

Cilantro Chutney “Samyog”: 1. 1 Bunch cilantro 2. Juice of 1 - 2 limes 3. 1 - 2 dates, pitted or 1 - 2 T. raisins (optional) 4. 1 Green Thai chili, seeded and chopped (optional) 5. 1 Bunch fresh mint (optional) 6. Water 7. ¼ C. Extra virgin olive oil 8. Soma salt ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Cilantro Chutney – “Sanskara”: 

Cilantro Chutney – “Sanskara” Combine first 5 ingredients in blender and puree. Scrape down sides periodically. Add water as necessary to attain a thin, smooth puree. With motor running, pour in olive oil in a slow stream to emulsify. Overblending will make olive oil bitter. Adjust salt and lime to taste and serve over anything savory you can get your hands on... ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Mung Dahl Chutney: 

Mung Dahl Chutney “Sidhanta”: Small beans like mung dahl are best. “Samyoga”: 1. 3 Handfuls dry-toasted mung dahl 2. Lime juice to taste 3. 1 t. Spice Mix 4. Soma salt to taste 5. Water “Vishesh”: Mung Dahl provides an essential amino acid – Arginine. Protein can be hard to digest with weak liver. Improper digestion of proteins can cause disease. No left over protein. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Mung Dahl Chutney – “Sanskara”: 

Mung Dahl Chutney – “Sanskara” Grind the toasted mung dahl in coffee grinder until powdered. Regular grinder can also be adequate. Add powdered dahl to blender along with lime juice, spice mix, salt and water and puree to a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust to desired consistency with water. Add salt to taste. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Cashew Chutney: 

Cashew Chutney “Sidhanta”: Tasty Protein. “Samyog”: 1. Raw cashews 2. Water 3. Fresh-squeezed lime juice 4. Soma salt 5. Spice mix “Vishesh”: This comes out very creamy and delicious and the taste is cheese-like. Serve with Spicy Puffed Rice Snack/Appetizer. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Cashew Chutney – “Sanskara”: 

Cashew Chutney – “Sanskara” Puree all ingredients in blender to make the consistency of ranch dressing or stirred yogurt. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Spice Puffed Rice Snack/Appetizer: 

Spice Puffed Rice Snack/Appetizer “Samyog”: 1. 4 fresh Curry Leaves (Sweet Neem) 2. 2 t. spice mix 3. Pinch chopped fresh ginger 4. Diakon radish, small dice 5. ½ C. Raisins 6. Puffed rice (or amaranth) 7. Ghee 8. Soma salt “Vishesh”: Sweet Neem (Curry leaf) has detoxifying effects on the liver. Do not confuse curry leaf (an actual leaf) with curry (a mixture of spices which, confusingly, may include curry leaf.) ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Spicy Puffed Rice Snack - “Sanskara”: 

Spicy Puffed Rice Snack - “Sanskara” Melt ghee and add all ingredients except the puffs. Stir until slightly browned. Add puffed rice and cook until heated through. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lime juice may be added. Salt to Taste. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Mung Dahl (Soup/Side): 

Mung Dahl (Soup/Side) “Sidhanta”: Small beans like mung dahl are best. Mung beans are green. Mung dahl is split and skinned. “Samyog”: 1. ½ C. Mung dahl 2. 1 -2 t. Spice mix 3. 1 - 2 T. Ghee 4. Soma salt to taste 5. 1 - 2 C. Water, depending on desired consistency ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Mung Dahl (Soup/Side) – “Sanskara”: 

Mung Dahl (Soup/Side) – “Sanskara” Bring water to boil. In a separate pot, toast mung dahl in ghee until lightly browned. Add spice mix and soma salt and cook for another minute. Add hot water, cover and simmer until dahl is tender. Season with salt and pepper and chopped cilantro, if you like, and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Pineapple Paneer: 

Pineapple Paneer “Sidhanta”: Good quality animal protein with pineapple to help digestion. “Samyog”: 1. 1 C. Paneer, large dice 2. ½ C. Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored & chopped 3. ¼ C. Slivered 4. 2 t. Spice mix 5. 3 - 4 sprigs Fresh mint, chopped 6. Ghee ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Pineapple Paneer – “Sanskara”: 

Pineapple Paneer – “Sanskara” Toast almonds in ghee over low heat until golden. Turn up heat to medium high and add paneer, pineapple and spice mix. When heated through add mint and soma salt to taste. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Saag Paneer: 

Saag Paneer “Sidhanta”: This is the real thing, using fresh spinach. More prana in fresh food. Fenugreek is the taste and metabolic enhancer. “Samyog”: 20% fresh fenugreek leaf 80% fresh spinach, washed but not dried. 2-3 Fresh curry leaves 1T. Chopped fresh ginger 2 t. whole cumin seed 1 t. Kalunji seed 1 t. Spice mix Ghee Soma salt ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Saag Paneer – “Sanskara”: 

Saag Paneer – “Sanskara” Melt ghee over medium heat and toast curry leaves, ginger, cumin, kalunji and spice mix until aromatic. Add fenugreek and spinach and cook covered, stirring occasionally until spinach is completely wilted and flavors have combined. Add a little water if mixture becomes too dry. Add soma salt to taste and serve hot! So quick, so good! ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Sweet Puffed Grain Dessert: 

Sweet Puffed Grain Dessert “Sidhanta”: Quick crunchy healthy sweet. “Samyog”: 1. 2 - 4 T. Ghee 2. 1 t. Fennel seed 3. 3 - 4 Green Cardamom pods 4. 1 Cinnamon stick 5. 2 C. Puffed grain (rice, amaranth, etc.) 6. 1 T. Shredded ginger root 7. 4 oz. Organic raw sugar “Vishesh”: This only takes 5 minutes to make and is light and healthy. The spices help with the digestion of fat. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Puffed Grain Dessert – “Sanskara”: 

Puffed Grain Dessert – “Sanskara” In a heavy-bottom pot over low heat, melt ghee. Add fennel seed, cardamom, and cinnamon and cook until aroma is released. Add puffed grains and shredded ginger. Cook for a few minutes and then remove from heat. Slowly sprinkle sugar all over, mixing well until sugar melts and slightly caramelizes. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Office Kicheri: 

Office Kicheri “Sidhanta”: Avoid skipping or delaying meals! Have a fresh, hot healthy lunch ready to eat at the correct time, when your digestive fire (agni) is at its peak. “Samyog”: 1. 2 Sweet potatoes, skin on, cut lengthwise into wedges 2. 2 T. Ghee, melted 3. 1T. Spice mix 4. 1 T. Ground cumin 5. 1 t. Ground kalunji (optional) 6. 1t. Ground ajwain (optional) 7. Juice of 1 lime 8. Soma salt 9. Ground black pepper ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Office Kicheri – “Sanskara”: 

Office Kicheri – “Sanskara” Combine all ingredients except for salt in a crock pot or slow-cooker before you leave for the office in the morning. Upon arrival at work, turn on the crock pot and add enough water or broth to just cover all ingredients. Cover and cook according to cooker’s instructions. When cooked, season with salt and lime juice if desired. Vary the pulses used for grains and liquids. Have fun, play around with this recipe. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Irresistible Sweet Potato “Fries”: 

Irresistible Sweet Potato “Fries” “Samyog”: Sweet potatoes, skin on, cut lengthwise into wedges 2 T. Ghee, melted 1T. Spice mix 1 T. Ground cumin 1t. Ground ajwain (optional) Juice of 1 lime Soma salt Ground black pepper ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Irresistible Sweet Potato “Fries” – “Sanskara”: 

Irresistible Sweet Potato “Fries” – “Sanskara” Preheat oven and sheet tray to 475. In a large bowl toss the sweet potato wedges with melted ghee to coat and season with salt and pepper. Lay wedges in a single layer, cut sides down, on hot sheet tray and bake at 475 for approx. 8-10 minutes. While potatoes are baking, combine spice mix, cumin, kalunji and ajwain in a small bowl. Check potatoes and turn them over when bottom side had turned golden brown. When potatoes are fully cooked, remove from oven and toss in large bowl with spice mixture, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve Hot. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Salty Healthy Snack: 

Salty Healthy Snack “Sidhanta”: Providing tasty, crunchy snack, for optimal health. Main ingredient is phool makhana, which nourishes sukra dhatu. “Samyog”: phool makhana, 16 oz D.D.’s Spice, 1 t. Soma Salt, ½ t. ghee, 1 T. kalunji seed, ½ t. ajwain seed, 2 pinches curry leaves, 6 leaves ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Salty Healthy Snack – “Sanskara”: 

Salty Healthy Snack – “Sanskara” melt ghee add kalunji and ajwain seeds add curry leaves add Soma Salt toast on slow fire until it gets slightly brown. Serve hot. ©2006 Adishakti, LLC. All Rights Reserved.