Three Essential Benefits of a Kitchari Cleanse
| Gedalia’s Weekly Holistic Tips Three Essential Benefits of a Kitchari CleanseIn Ayurveda, the junction between seasons is an ideal time for cleansing; both in Spring and Fall. The seasons affect us. A saying in Maharishi Ayurveda, “As is the macrocosm, so is the microcosm, captures an important principle: the outer environment affects our inner state of mind and body. When the weather is hot and humid during Pitta season (July-October), those Pitta qualities of heat build in the body as well. When the air is cool and dry in the Vata season (November-February), we experience more of those qualities inside us.” Kitchari, a traditional Indian soup made of split mung beans, rice, spices, and vegetables is Ayurveda’s way of cleansing. Unlike raw foods which are harder to digest, Ayurveda focuses on ” Kitchari” an easily digestible food with protein, vegetables, and ghee, rice and spices. Here are three essential benefits of a kitchari cleanse:1. Split mung beans are known to remove toxins from the GI tract. The pulling action and astringent quality of the mung beans has a pulling effect like a rotor rooter for your intestines. This pulling action is much gentler than a harsh or abrasive scraping action that happens with raw or cold foods, especially raw vegetables. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is said that kitchari liquifies the toxic waste in the body making it easier to eliminate. 2. Kitchari improves “Agni” which is known as metabolism in western terms. When we have strong Agni we foster optimal health of both body and mind. Our ability to digest, absorb and eliminate food depends on strong Agni. Kitchari will stoke that important fire. 3. Unlike a juice fast, kitchari won’t send you on a rollercoaster sugar ride with ups and downs emotionally and physically. Kitchari is a complete protein and is highly nourishing. Kitchari can be eaten for all three meals on a cleanse along with plenty of water. In this way, you may also lose excess weight. I like to take psyllium husk and Triphala with my kitchari cleanse for added fiber and cleansing action. Kitchari can also be eaten in place of lunch or dinner without a cleanse. Not familiar with Ayurveda? Read the first of my three series article in Natural Awakenings * Recipe for Kitchari will be posted in the October issue of Natural Awakenings Article The Colorado Cleanse out of Denver Colorado is one of the most effective Ayurvedic cleanses in the USA:To sign up for the Colorado cleanse Marma Energy Sessions at Sama Food For Balance through October 15th. 56 East Andrews Drive Buckhead email Gedalia for apptsNew Event this month! Transform Through Color FLASH SPECIAL- First ten attendees @$20 Saturday, September 21st from 5pm-7pm Sama Food For Balance 56 E. Andrews Buckhead “Painting not pills relieved my own chronic back pain and grief. Creativity can be a kind of alchemy for our emotions” writes Gedalia in her book ” Enough Drugs! I Am A Woman and Can Heal Naturally- a practical guide to feeling your best”. Come join her and hear her personal inspiring story as well as how after 15 years of working in women’s health she found a missing link for many of her client’s emotional well being. We will meditate briefly and color. Children over 10 are welcomeGedalia’s Recipe of the Week: Basic Lentil Vegetable Soup One cup brown lentils ( soaked overnight or for one hour in hot water- discard soaking water) Two Carrots cut up Two celery stalks cut up Small potato ( red or yellow yukon, or purple)- can use 1/2 cup rice or noodles instead of potato Six cups water or vegetable stock olive oil or ghee ( one Tbsp) onion cut up two cloves garlic one tsp cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric Bay leaf ( one) Saute’ onion, garlic, spices in olive oil for a few minutes Add carrots, celery, lentils ( or any other vegetables) Add water or stock, bay leaf Bring to boil and reduce heat slightly covered til lentils are done about 35 minutes. Add additional water if gets too thick. Top with lemon or lime or any herbs you prefer. Can also be made in a crockpot. And can substitute oregano, rosemary, thyme for a more Italian flavor while adding a little bit of tomato sauce to the soup at the end. Available on AmazonCurious about how holistic living can help you? Schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation with Gedalia. Call 678-357-3443 or email gedaliagenin@gmail.com to book your free phone or in-person appointment. |
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