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Food Veda
Episodes : 16|
Show Category: Food
|Kunal Kapur
About Food Veda
Ayurveda is deeply rooted in the Indian culture and allows one to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right type of food, the right amount at the right time. Bringing back this new normal through Food Veda is the host and chef Kunal Kapur. Set foot on this journey and partake in this wisdom and adopt and adapt it to be a part of your modern lives.
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Ayurvedic Detox
The practice of cleansing is considered a vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Chef Kunal begins his ayurvedic journey with four ingredients Haldi, Kuttu, Alsi and Rajgira, which have natural detoxing properties. Chef Kunal Kapur explores the ayurvedic benefits of these ingredients and presents them in three yummy dishes.
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Immunity during monsoon
During monsoon, the increase in levels of humidity lowers immunity and aggravates Vata- Pitta doshas in the body. Ayurveda recommends a routine and lifestyle modification in the diet to heal according to different body types of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Chef Kunal Kapur dives into the holistic rejuvenation process with age-old recipes.
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Nourishing food combinations
In Ayurveda, the concept of food combination is an essential part of deeper nourishment and exploring six different tastes of Ayurveda. Pulses, lentils, grains are dry, light and astringent in taste which often lacks in our diet. Emphasising the dietary requirements, Chef Kunal Kapur prepares a traditional yet healthy combination of recipes.
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The yummy citrus fruits
Every food in Ayurveda comes with certain healing and balancing properties. Citrus fruits act as antioxidants and bioflavonoids that help to build immunity. With fewer amounts of calories, carbohydrates, and zero fats, citrus fruits balance all the three doshas, primarily Vata and Kapha. Chef Kunal Kapur shares some yummy recipes incorporating these fruits with healing properties.
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Unleashing milk magic
Ayurveda has time and again emphasised harmony with nature and the use of natural substances which are proven to contain medicinal and healing properties. According to Ayurveda, dairy products are naturally high in ojas, and nourishes the very essence of high-quality tissues in the body. Following the principles, Chef Kunal Kapur adapts the ayurvedic style of cooking and prepares nutritious and yummy recipes.
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Sardi Ka Zaiqa
Winter which is primarily considered as Kapha Season, ignites digestive capacity most in the body and requires a refined diet to stay warm and healthy. On the occasion of Dussehra, Chef Kunal Kapur adds recipes of ‘Sardi Ka Zaika’ in his Ayurvedic menu card and prepares winter supportive recipes that pacify Kapha dosha without increasing Vata dosha or vice versa.
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Jal Ke Phal
Incorrect eating can turn food into a source of toxins. And according to Ayurveda, the accumulated toxins in the body are the main reason for diseases. Fruits are among the most healthy foods in the world but one can only benefit from them if consumed at right time and in the right way. Chef Kunal Kapur recommends recipes from water-rich ingredients.
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Beat the Heat
The summer heat increases dryness and dehydration, hence making the digestive system weak. Eating the right food according to the season helps to rejuvenate and boosts digestion. Ayurveda focuses on understanding ingredients that ensure immunity and overall health. Chef Kunal Kapur prepares recipes from ingredients that can be digested easily and maintain the balance of heat in the body.
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Hara Bhara Swad
The numerous benefits of green leafy vegetables play a huge role in Ayurveda. Due to its both natural nourishing and detoxifying value, Ayurveda prescribes a daily dose of leafy greens that purify the blood and replenish the inner hydration of the body. Looking at the nutritional perspective, Chef Kunal Kapur shares some tasty recipes to incorporate leafy vegetables into the diet.
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Chef's Special
The effect of Ayurveda has been proven over centuries of use and are useful as today as they were back in time. Keeping its authenticity, Chef Kunal Kapur shares his experience of the holistic approach in diet and recipes from his kitchen that is traditionally practised with simple ingredients.
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Mitti Ki Khushboo
In this episode, Chef Kunal Kapur touches base with his roots. Quite literally. He prepares recipes with vegetable roots, that are natural and unadulterated sources of complex carbohydrates, antioxidants and important nutrients. Being lower in calories, they have a lot of health benefits.
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