Sattvic Diet can Prevent Hypertension
Welcome, dear friend, to the world of sattvic Where mindfulness and balance are key Where the food we eat is pure and light And the path to wellness is free.…
Is Jain food Sattvic?
A reader sent me this question: Is Jain food Sattvic? Jains are a #Hindu religious sect. They have a set of unique #lifepositivevalues they adhere to, such as Ahimsa (non-violence),…
Sattvic Food Routine
During the online cooking session, my friend asked me, “Give me some examples of sattvic food routine.” A typical sattvic diet begins with detox regime. Choose any one of the…
Is Baking Sattvic?
A friend asked me this question: Is baking sattvic? I know we cannot use egg, but, is baking in general a sattvic activity? Pizza baked in oven without yeast, vegan…
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Simple Sattvic Lunch on a Workday
This last week, my dear sister Masha and I did something fun together. It did not matter that she was on the west coast, and I live on the east…
A Recipe Makeover
My sister Masha, from Russia, shared a COVID baking recipe with me. Working from home is an opportunity to rest and do some self-care while working. She made cottage cheese…
Is Instant Food Sattvic?
During a conversation this week, my friend asked me a question: Is instant, ready-to-eat food sattvic? Since this requires a long answer, I am sharing it as a blog post…
Sattvic Vegetables
A friend asked me this question, “Is it a fad, or is there anything called sattvic vegetables?” Thank you for asking this question. Like my #friend, I hope you will…
Balancing Act with Sattvic Food
A reader wanted to know if the Sattvic diet had a focus on any food groups. Several popular diets promote Low carb diet, a No-fat diet, a Protein-rich diet, and…
Sattvic Activities for the Family and You!
Sattvic activities to try Readers of Sattva Tattva #blog have asked for tips and sattvic #activities for the #family at this time of self-quarantine. Some have asked for activities for…
Eating for Conscious Expansion
A reader of the #blog SattvaTattva sent me this question: You talk about sattvic food as supporting conscious expansion. What does it mean-conscious expansion? How is it different from eating…
Coronavirus and Rasam
Some friends received a picture via social media and reached out to me to find out if there is any truth in a claim that Rasam could help build immunity…
Is Sugar Sattvic?
A reader of the Sattva Tattva #blog sent me this question: Is sugar sattvic? What are the best sugars for a sattvic diet? There are many ways we get sugar…
Why Sattvic food?
Sattvic food is significantly different from eating organic food or produce. It is not the same as ayurvedic food. Understanding sattvic food encourages more in-depth thinking and grounding with the…
Shivaratri Upavasa
As adults we usually fast daily. We give our stomach a rest for six to eight hours when we sleep at night. We break the fast in the morning with…
Iron-rich Sattvic foods
A friend who was diagnosed with anemia inquired, “What sattvic foods are rich in iron? Can I maintain a balanced diet with iron-rich sattvic foods? How to ensure that I…
Cultivating Joy: Focus on Sattvic Lifestyle
Daily rituals that bring eternal joy are foundations to Sattvic lifestyle. Sattvic lifestyle or conscious living supports intentional living. These intentions are set into action through a series of daily…
Celebrating Celestial Dance
Nataraja. Picture courtesy The longest day of the winter, which falls on the full moon night of Marghazi or Dhanur month is celebrated as Thiruvadirae, Arudra Darisanam. Dedicated to Shiva,…
Healing Powers of Turmeric
Turmeric, the chief ingredient in curry powder, has been used in Indian cuisine for centuries. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years, several…
Much Healthier Than Meat
Lot of times, people tell you that without meat you will be deficient in iron. I have spoken to numerous people and I can tell you this is an important…
Secrets of 6 Sacred Foods for Sattvic Living
Recently, our Guru Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda Swamiji gave two simple guidelines for sattvic living and lifestyle. The first guideline is to incorporate 6 sacred foods in our diet everyday. Second…
Navaratri: Celebrate Divine Feminine Energy
Celebrate Divine Mother in all her glory during Navaratri.
Remarkable Secrets of Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are remarkable in multiple ways!
Approved Sattvic Upavasa plans: The last one is the unbelievable!
Reading the last few blog posts on fasting and feasting, you might have had a question. Since Upavasa does not mean abstaining from food, what is the easiest way to…
Secrets of Sattvic lifestyle: Simplified Science of Fasting
In modern times, our life revolves around food. Every cookbook has recipes for appetizers, for main course, side dish and so on. In the last few centuries, globally, people have…
