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Sep 19, 20244 min read

Citron fruit (Kanchikai) - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine (Part 1)
Author - Sonia Velarsan, RD & N. Arun Kumar. We all have our favorite pickles, don't we? What's yours? Mango, lemon, mixed vegetable, or...
Aug 19, 20242 min read

Kapittha (Wood Apple) - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine
This is a blog about the use of wood apple, dishes made out of wood apple, use in Ayurveda. How can wood fruit be used as food and medicine?
Aug 1, 20243 min read

Pippali - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine
Pippali - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine
Jul 25, 20244 min read

Jamun - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine
Jamun - An Ingredient as Food and Medicine
Jul 17, 20244 min read

Karonda - An Ingredient for Food and Medicine
Author - Sonia Velarsan, RD When you think of berry fruits, you might picture the usual ones - strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries....
Jul 3, 20243 min read

Ginger - An Ingredient for Food and Medicine
Ginger - An Ingredient for Food and Medicine
Jun 20, 20243 min read


The choice of cooking methods
In the kitchen, we've shifted from survival to savoring. Ayurveda's five methods and guide for optimal digestion and flavor.
Feb 1, 20243 min read

Satvik, rajasik, and tamasik foods, is it easier if redefined for modern times?
Velarsan redefines traditional Indian food: Satvik for home-cooked, Rajasik for moderate outside meals, Tamasik for processed foods.
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Beating the Common Cold: Kitchen Pharmacy - Part 1
Author: Sonia Velarsan, RD Based on the webinar by Dr. Madhumitha Krishnan, BAMS, M.D. Are you tired of reaching for over-the-counter...
Nov 8, 20232 min read

Gotu Kola: The Green Gold
Plant name: Mandookaparni, Centella asiatica (L.) Urban Location at TDU: Garden between Vyasa and Nagarjuna block Author: Renuka, 3rd...
Nov 3, 20231 min read

Food Combinations to Avoid: Viruddha Ahara & Modern Chemistry - Part 1
Author - Sonia Velarsan, RD Food is not just a source of sustenance; it holds the key to our overall well-being. Ancient knowledge...
Jul 29, 20233 min read

Unripe Jackfruit: Culinary Potential & Health Benefits
Author - Sonia Velarsan, RD When most people think of jackfruit, they think of the sweet, ripe fruit that is commonly used in desserts...
Jun 26, 20234 min read

Workshop on Cooking Millets
When: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, 23 May 2023 Register Now! https://forms.gle/8Ms4LhAzY5SAxwfz6 Fees: Students: Rs. 590/- (including GST)...
May 16, 20235 min read

Ayurveda Culinary Workshop Series Workshop 1 -Cooking Rice
When? Saturday, April 08, 2023 10:00 am to 01:00 pm Registration Link https://forms.gle/CTGTZUfWewNsU96j6 "If food is right, no medicine...
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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