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Becoming A Vegetarian - Am I Eating Enough Protein?
"Am I eating enough protein, especially as I want to move towards becoming a vegetarian?"nnAccording to the World Health Organization we need a maximum of 10-15% protein in our daily diet. (This is, for example, the equivalent of 27 - 45 grams for a woman weighing 60 kg). This is not a large amount and most of us in the West easily take in more on a daily basis. nnAnd since we are able to store protein, as long as we are eating a varied whole-food diet every day, we'll be get
February 23, 2009
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Ayurvedic Nutrition - Think Before You Drink!
Those who come to see me for nutritional guidance or sign up for my newsletter, Nutri-Jyoti News, lead busy lives. And I've noticed a trend in the questions my private clients, in particular, ask me in their first consultation. These questions also sometimes come up in direct enquiries I receive.nnThe first of the top three questions I get asked is:nnShould I be having dairy products, especially milk, and, if I don't, how do I get enough calcium?nnOk - that's actually two que
February 11, 2009
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Ayurvedic Nutrition - Is Prep Time An Issue?
With the pace of modern life we often feel we don't have time to prepare meals so we may go for quick options of pre-prepared foods or meals. One of the main comments I hear is - "I don't have time to prepare my own food".nnWhat if I said to you "You don't need much time". It's all about planning and preparation.nnI know that Ayurveda recommends cooking over a wood fire, if possible. Since for most of us this is not a viable option, a gas stove is also fine since it is also c
January 26, 2009
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Healthy Eating - A Taste of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a natural medical system that's been going for over 5000 yrs. It's made up of many different parts and is the "science of life" that offers us knowledge that comes from the beginning of time. nnTraditionally Ayurveda is associated with India because of how long it has been used in this region but if you look at traditional cultural knowledge you will also see evidence of the information Ayurveda provides. nnWe have all heard the saying "You are what you eat". In A
January 26, 2009
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Kapha Giving for Better Health
Winter is the season of Kapha and the following are some of the characteristics that indicate balance in this Ayurvedic type: nurturing, forgiving, faithful, loving and giving.nnRecently I went to the Christmas party at my local yoga centre. I heard a story taken from the book "The Yogi: Portraits of Swami Vishnudevananda" that I felt summed up how important the act of giving, in particular, is to create your own "paradise" or balance in your life.nnHere's my rendition of the
January 14, 2009
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Kapha - Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
With the days getting shorter and the nights longer we are moving into a period of the year when we feel even more the qualities of Kapha - heaviness, slowness. Yet we want to carry on at our normal rhythm, especially during the holiday season. Did you also know that the evening is the Kapha time of the day? Having a good night's sleep is important for your health. Let me share some reasons with you.nnHaving a good night's sleep is not only important to increase your energy b
December 10, 2008
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Dealing with Gluten Intolerance
If you suffer from gluten intolerance, your digestive system suffers and you feel tired. You know you have to give up a lot of foods you enjoy. So what can you do? Let me share with you an outline of the system I use with clients to help them deal with gluten intolerance and have more energy.nn1. Improve Elimination â nn* through your breathing channels because the quality of your breath affects your energy levels and immune system. Practising the neti technique, a very eff
November 25, 2008
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3 Reasons to Go Veggie When Traveling by Plane
With the holiday season coming up many of us are planning to go and visit family and friends. Often our travel plans involve flying, which can be tiring at the best of times. Whenever I fly I order a vegetarian option for the meal since I'm vegetarian. However, I'm going to share with you three good reasons to "go veggie" when you're travelling by plane even if you're not normally vegetarian!nn1. We are served first (or before our fellow passengers). In any case this is my ex
November 19, 2008
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Ayurveda - Having A Busy Time?
I'm having a busy month and it seems that practically everyone around me is feeling the same. One subcriber I was in contact with had a "crazy week" last week and worked until 2am one morning. Another is so busy with the "back to school " period and family stuff that she won't have time to attend my seasonal workshop, and another is so busy that she "cannot take the time to look after [her] own health at present". nnWhat's happening? Is it just that this time of the year is o
October 2, 2008
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Secrets For Cleansing Success In 7 points
As we move into late summer, we may start to think about and feel the energy of the "back to school" rush - even those of us without children. Recently a subscriber asked me my viewpoint about fasting/juicing. This time of year is a good time to do some gentle cleansing work to maintain the energy and vitality from summer during the run-up to the end of the year. Let me share with you 7 points to consider for cleansing success.nn1. Why do you want to do a fast/ cleansing work
August 29, 2008
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How to be vegetarian - easily
Have you ever found yourself choosing fish over meat? Have you heard about how a more vegetable-orientated diet can bring health benefits? Do you sometimes feel concerned about the conditions in which animals are kept? Are you concerned about the increasing price of meat? nnThese are all thoughts and stages that many of us go through when moving towards being a vegetarian. I use the phrase "moving towards" because in my opinion it's important to become a vegetarian at your ow
August 17, 2008
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Are You Drinking Enough?
The summer brings with it a thirst not only on a physical level but also for knowledge. Water is important for any detox work we do to keep our energy levels up. At this time of year, we generally lose a lot of water because of the heat but we need more of it to make the most of the cleansing summer energy. In this article, I provide answers to some of your more specific questions about this popular topic that I covered in my free ecourse. I also offer you a simple tool to he
July 18, 2008