Lean on Ayurveda
Welcome! In the Lean on Ayurveda podcast, its host and Ayurveda expert Vytaute explores how Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and wellbeing, can help us understand ourselves more deeply and guide us to feeling better.
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Lean on Ayurveda
Ep 9 - Nourished, Not Deprived: Healing Your Relationship with Carbs
Carbs get a bad rap in many modern wellness circles, but Ayurveda offers a more nuanced and compassionate take. In this episode, we explore the role of carbohydrates through the Ayurvedic lens. Diet culture and wellness advice can disconnect us from our inner knowing — Ayurveda invites us back.
You’ll learn:
- Why Ayurveda doesn’t villainize carbs — and how they are actually considered grounding, nourishing, and essential for many.
- Why the modern wellness world often gets this wrong (and how this confusion affects women, especially).
- When is it appropriate to consume less carbs according to Ayurveda
- How are carbs linked to our ability to feel stable, grounded and satisfied in life.
and much more!
References used: Charak Samhita New Edition
Dive deeper: LifeSpa podcast 074: Ketogenic Diet Pros + Cons
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