Book Description

Also available to purchase at www.yogawithlois.com Would you like to be healthier? Would you like to be able to better cope with the daily stresses of life? Would you like to have more happiness and balance in your life? The solution can be as simple as modifying your food choices to be in sync with your unique constitution. Eat Well, Be Well is a wellness cookbook - a holistic approach to cooking that integrates the energetics of your body and your emotions to bring about a balanced state of health. The time-honored principles of ayurveda are interpreted for use in a modern fast-paced culture. The goal is to help you understand and implement the theory so you can immediately experience the benefits. Not just for vegetarians, Eat Well, Be Well interprets the ancient system of ayurveda to meet the needs of mainstream society. It moves beyond curries and includes recipes designed for a discriminating western palate addressing dietary needs for: non-vegetarian, vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free individuals. With recipes crafted to be balancing to everyone, implementing the ayurveda approach has never been easier - or tastier! Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living has been endorsed by board members of the two certifying authorities of ayurveda practitioners in the U.S. - Ayurveda Professionals of North America (AAPNA) and The National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA). Endorsements: Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, MD (Ayu), LMT, Director, Ojas, LLC and President, AAPNA. Lois is a dedicated ayurvedic practitioner and lover of healthy cooking. "Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living" is a wonderful source of great, yet simple, recipes. This book is a stroke of genius in the creation of delicious recipes that demonstrate a proper understanding of ayurvedic principles and guidelines. Lois has well described the value of three doshas for maintaining optimum health and wellness, the importance of six tastes in the meal, the proper combinations of foods and spices, and most importantly, ayurvedic foods for the family and various menu plans for different times of day. I personally recommend this cookbook to all ayurvedic lovers, students, and schools to embark on the journey of healing through proper ayurvedic recipes. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A. Sc., Ayurvedic Physician; founder of the prestigious Ayurvedic Institute of New Mexico, advising board member of NAMA; Author of Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing, Texbook of Ayurveda Series, and more. The timeless wisdom of ayurveda is beautifully put together in this book, Eat Well, Be Well. By applying these basic principles in daily cooking, the reader can prove that cooking is both science and art. Dr. Margrit Mikulis (expert in Lyme Disease Treatment using an integrated holistic/allopathic approach), Ayurveda Practitioner, Naturopath, Clinical Faculty at The Kripalu School of Ayurveda in Lennox, MA and NAMA Board Member. It has been a pleasure reading Eat Well, Be well. Lois has captured the beauty and simplicity of this ancient system of medicine. Ayurvedic key concepts were not sacrificed but rather incorporated so that even a novice will find the ease within the pages. I was delighted when the author pointed out that the human body works the same way today as it did in the past with the ancient rishis. This book is a new found treasure for the Ayurvedic profession, and gives the reader a format to use and appreciate! Enjoy the top ten Ayurvedic tips for essential wellness on page 24 and experience the six tastes with her creatively healthy recipes. This is my new favorite cookbook!