The Ayurveda Diet
Be mindful about what you eat and your body will thank you. That's the guiding principle of the Ayurveda diet. As a holistic practice, Ayurveda strikes a healthy balance between mind, body, and spirit. It’s a philosophy that Chef Alec Hurley brings to the table to deeply nourish your body.
Why Ayurveda Is Good For You
A diet based on Ayurvedic nutrition and food can help:
- Promote mindfulness
- Reduce inflammation
- Aid in weight loss
- Lower your blood pressure
- Lower your cholesterol
- Cleanse the body of toxins
Everyone Has A ‘Dosha’
What’s a dosha? According to the principles of Ayurveda, there are elements in the universe (air, water, space, fire, and earth) that form three doshas. A dosha refers to the body's energy and is believed to be tied to specific physiological functions. An Ayurveda diet focuses on wholesome foods that promote a person's health for their dominant dosha, as well as a balance among all three.
- Intelligent and hardworking
- Medium physical build
- Health concerns may include: indigestion, heart disease, or high blood pressure
- Foods to eat: Light, cold and sweet foods such as fruits, oats, and non-starchy vegetables
- Foods to avoid: Heavy, spicy, and sour foods such as potatoes, red meat, and hot spices
- Creative and energetic
- Thin, light frame
- Health concerns may include: digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety
- Foods to eat: Warm, moist, soft foods such as bananas, oats, and eggs
- Foods to avoid: Cold foods such as dried fruit, nuts, and raw vegetables
- Calm and grounded
- Sturdy frame
- Health concerns may include: weight gain, asthma, depression, diabetes
- Foods to eat: Spicy and filling foods such as fruits and vegetables, low-fat cheese, hot spices
- Foods to avoid: Heavy fatty foods such as processed foods, nuts, and oils
Ayurveda Meal Prep & Catering
Discover the benefits of focused healthy eating with Alec Hurley, your San Diego Ayurveda chef.
Local, Organic Meal Prep Delivery
Get fresh, healthy, chef-created meals. Serving these locations and more throughout San Diego County:
- Downtown San Diego
- Carlsbad
- East County
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- La Jolla & Bird Rock
- Solana Beach
- Sorrento Valley
Meet Chef Alec Hurley
Alec Hurley is a San Diego-based private chef who combines his extensive culinary training with ancient, timeless wisdom. You get meals and dining experiences uniquely tailored to feed the body, mind, and soul.
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