Nutrition - Why We’re So Confused About Food

We live in a time of endless nutrition advice - keto, intermittent fasting, plant-based, paleo, high-protein, low-carb… the list never ends.

Every week, a new study seems to contradict the last. And instead of clarity, most people end up with more confusion, guilt, and disconnection from their bodies.

Ayurveda offers something radically different.

It doesn’t give you rules - it gives you understanding.

Modern nutrition vs Ayurveda

Modern nutrition looks at food through numbers: calories, macros, nutrients.Ayurveda looks at food through qualities: heating or cooling, heavy or light, oily or dry - and how those qualities interact with your current state of balance.

A salad, for example, might be “healthy” by modern standards. But for someone with a weak digestion or high anxiety, it can cause bloating, dryness, or fatigue.

Ayurveda would suggest lightly steaming those same vegetables, adding ghee, and eating them warm - turning a depleting meal into a nourishing one.

Ayurveda isn’t restrictive - it’s intelligent

You don’t have to give up your favourite foods.

You just have to understand them.

When you know your constitution (your dosha) and your digestive strength (your agni), food becomes your greatest ally - not something to control or fear.

So next time you feel confused about what’s “right” to eat, pause.Ask:

“What does my body need right now to feel calm, clear, and energised?”

That’s Ayurvedic nutrition - wisdom made simple.

If you’d like personalised support to map your health and wellbeing, and create a diet plan that suits your life (not the other way around), you can book a free discovery call here: FREE Ayurvedic Consultation. No pressure - just clarity and a next step.

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