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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