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   Ayurvedic Guru says:

   The basic principles of Ayurvedic Cooking include the three Gunas, the seven Dathus, six Tastes
   the five Elements, and the three Doshas. A lot of importance and attention is given to the the cycle of different seasons, effects of foods on consciousness, cooking method, quality of food
   the compatibility of foods, the right time for cooking and eating, the vibrations of the cook and the surrounding atmosphere.

   There are many books that contain fabulous information about the information mentioned above and ayurvedic recipes. They include:

   • The Ayurvedic Cook Book: A Personalized Guide to Good Nutrition and Health – Author Amadea Morningstar
   • The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, and Longevity – Author Swami Sadashiva Tirtha
   • The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies – Author Vasant Lad
   • Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing – Author Usha Lad
   • Heaven’s Banquet: Vegetarian Cooking for Lifelong Health the Ayurveda Way – Author Miriam Hospodar

   Note: A sneak preview of these books is available on Amazon.

   You can also visit the websites mentioned below if you want to first out a few ayurvedic dishes.

   • http://www.jaisiyaram.com/websitepublisher/categories/English/Indian-and-Ayurvedic-Cooking-Recipes/

   • http://www.lifepositive.com/ayurveda.html

   • http://www.joyfulbelly.com/

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   8-18-11

   Pieter says:

   Dr Vasant Lad and his wife Usha have several good books. Here is a site that also has dosha based recipes: http://www.naturesformulary.com/CategoryContents/Recipes.aspx

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