Transform your kitchen into a sanctuary for health - with 80 perfectly balanced recipes

'Let food be your first medicine and the kitchen your first pharmacy.' Taittiriya Upanishad

By using the principles of Ayurveda, which is one of the fastest growing health practices, and a little vision, transform your kitchen into a space that nourishes your body, mind and soul. If you are wondering exactly how does Ayurvedic medicine work - you'll find the answers in your fridge and pantry! For instance incorporating the following into your diet; Chinese five spice, split mung beans, wild garlic, fresh ginger and ashwagandha before bed contain many amazing Ayurvedic benefits. Learn how to use them here.

With this beautiful introduction to Ayurveda, learn how to use your kitchen as a natural pharmacy to improve your health and prevent imbalances with key Ayurvedic ingredients, 80 perfectly balanced vegetarian recipes and simple home remedies. Ayurveda aims to bring health back into balance, nourishing agni (digstive fire) and prana (life force), while clearing ama (metabolic waste or 'sludge'). From Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss to Ayurvedic treatment for acne and even Ayurvedic treatment for weight loss - each recipe indirectly and sometimes directly targets common problems and ailments, this is due to the holistic nature of Ayurvedic medicine and how it understands plants, food and nature.

Anne loves to educate and expand on different ingredients such as; do you soak mung beans, what part of garlic can you eat and why is asparagus a diuretic. She breaks down and explains ingredients from an Ayurvedic perspective looking at their six tastes, actions and special properties according to Ayurveda. She balances all the recipes for you, so you don't have to worry too much about "what Dosha am I?" or "what Dosha is out of balance?". Seasonal influence is important in Ayurveda and Anne expands on this too.

Just imagine fresh, vibrant herbs growing, seeds sprouting and pickles fermenting. Discover how to perform a kitchen sadhana at the beginning of each season, mix your own spice blends and balance recipes according to what you need and how you feel.