One of my newsletter subscribers asked me this question: “Why does sattvic diet avoid onion or garlic?” Thank you for asking this question. I am answering this question in the blog because it might...

Nutritional Benefits of Lentils for Mind and Body When I traveled to Turkey, it took me only 20-minutes to convey to the tuk-tuk driver that I was looking for an eatery that served vegetarian food...

Why Choose No-Cook Meals for Everyday Living? Food means different things to different people. For my grandma, food was medicine. She said, “A good cook needs no medicine.” What she meant was, a...

What Makes Turmeric a Healing Spice? Growing up, I saw turmeric used for numerous purposes around the home. We used it to drive away ants and other insects. We used it as beauty aid. Our kumkum, the...

What Is a Return to Source Food Journey? Our friend M—— told us his tale of how he came to love Indian food. Growing up in a traditional Western household, he ate a lot of meat and potatoes. At that...

Understanding the Vision of the Sattva Project Since 2009, when I started Dine for Charity, I have highlighted the need for and importance of vegetarian diet. I have also taught vegetarian cooking...