This year we expanded our Buddha Bar to include fare inspired by Ayurveda, including a dahl (spiced bean dish) and a few chutneys, which have proven to be very popular, especially among our School of Ayurveda students. We love pouring the dahl over basmati rice and adding a little chutney on the side. Try making [...]
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Posted on November 30th, 2012 by Kathie Madonna Swift, MS, RD, LDN in Kripalu Kitchen
Food and Mood
Did you know that your brain is a reflection of the nutrients it receives from the biochemical information (food) you feed it? Your brain needs nourishment and whether you are upbeat or feeling blue is strongly influenced by how your “second brain” (your digestive tract) digests and absorbs the “information” you are eating. Thus, your mood is a mirror not only of what you eat but also how you digest!
Here are five quick nutrition tips to boost your mood and lift your spirit:
1. Nourish your “mood-cell membranes” with healthy fats such as avocado, wild fatty fish (sardines, wild salmon, or black cod), nuts, seeds, olives, coconut, and smart oils like extra-virgin olive oil.
2. “B-happy” by including whole foods such as beans, dark, leafy green vegetables, and whole grains rich in B-vitamins in your diet.
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