Pioneering chef and author, Divya Alter, is bringing Ayurvedic cooking to the modern world. Today, you’ll hear how she discovered Ayurveda as a teenager growing up in communist-controlled Bulgaria, and how this led her to nutritional consulting, educating, and becoming a culinary chef. With nearly 30 years of experience, Divya has so much wisdom to share, and today we get a taste as she reveals Ayurvedic tips to help us feel lighter during the holidays. 

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• What makes Ayurvedic cooking different from other cooking philosophies 
• Tips for supporting your digestive fire before & after eating
• Prepare your body for holiday eating: recipes for teas & tonics
• What to know about life force energy & food combining
• How leftovers cause stress to your digestion

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