The Ayurveda Kitchen: Transform your kitchen into a sanctuary for health – with 80 perfectly balanced recipes Hardcover – May 4, 2021

First of all, everything about the book is beautiful. The photos and art work are just that, works of art. I highly recommend actually reading this book as a large portion holds valuable information and suggestions from a skilled clinician. All the recipes are creations based on Ayurvedic medicine practical applications that the author has used to treat her own clients for years. I personally have been WFPB for the last few years and the similarities have reinforced my goal toward good healthy and sustainable eating. She also includes a helpful "UK terms and their US equivalents" page that made me laugh out loud only because it was so needed and helpful! I have already changed a few things in my daily regime thanks to this book. All the food I have prepared so far has been delicious and I'm so excited to try so many more! Thank you Anne Heigham!!

Very informative

I have always enjoyed a good book that helps to live life naturally and with ease and confidence knowing that you can help with natural remedies or recipes. This book is a great way to do that.HOW THIS IS SET UPThis book to me is set up like a visit to a mom or grandmother. It has all sorts of treasures in each section of information. There is the science of life with tips to get the most out of living. There are remedies, recipes for food that is well balanced, and there are explanations for many things among them which is excellent to have.PHOTOS/ILLUSTRATIONSThe photos and illustrations in this book are an excellent combination of attractive and a feeling of being home like. There are just enough photos to motivate in making the food recipes, and the illustrations among them are like a walk through a flower park or a beautiful field. They are simple yet engaging.QUALITY OF INFORMATIONThere is a lot in this book that make it worth having. I love the remedies section that has all sorts of simple remedies for various physical needs. There are always explanations that I find interesting and helpful. The recipes have all sorts of things included, from Thanksgiving type recipes, to simple desserts and breakfasts. Although I do not eat the pulses and beans that are in some of this, I do find many recipes I can eat among them. I tend to eat more natural, paleo, non-sugar, and whole food type diet.THE BOTTOM LINEThis is one of those books that I will keep on my shelf to refer to often, or just page through when I want to relax and learn a few things. It is almost like a visit with a really nice mom or grandmother who shares secrets of good living with you.MY RATINGFIVE STARS. I like this book and am glad to have it. It will be especially helpful in the winter months too. I will know what foods to stock up on for then as well as herbs and other ingredients.

I try to prepare only plant-based meals at home. While I still eat vegetarian when I go out, I'm much less strict, allowing myself eggs and dairy as well. In the past I've flirted with macrobiotic eating and I ordered this book thinking it would be a good source for those kinds of recipes. And while the straight-forward vegan recipes are just fine, this is so much more than a cookbook.I usually skip the introduction/instruction section at the start of most cookbooks, but author Anne Heigham is really endorsing a lifestyle here and the opening chapters are arguably more important than her carefully curated roster of recipes. If that sounds like a turn-off to you, it shouldn't be. She touches on many things that can help improve one's general health and psychological well-being, including minimalist living, environmental responsibility and mindfulness. Sure, there's extensive information about the "science" of Ayurveda (stuff like the four doshas and determining your pakruti) but if you don't want to deal with all that, simply skip that bit and you'll still get plenty of sound advice from this book.In addition to meals, there's an entire chapter on creating home remedies from common kitchen herbs, laid out alphabetically by ingredient (ginger, salt, mint, coriander, etc.). One quick note - if you're ethically plant-based, there are pages on both Ghee (aka clarified butter) and Honey, so this might not be for you.And lastly, the recipes. While I'll admit I haven't had the opportunity to make a single one, they seem very straightforward and simple. Made with clean, [mostly] easy to find ingredients, they're an ethnic mix - a lot of Asian, plus a dash of Mediterranean, Latin and Northern European. I look forward to trying several of them soon, as well as incorporating some of Heigham's health and wellness advice into my life.

Overall, this seems like a great introduction to Ayurveda. It doesn't talk about the Vata/Pitta/Kapha, other than the initial intro, which is what these books tend to focus on. However, everything is seasonal and has an explanation of the qualities, such as easily digestible, cooling, heating, etc.... There are a lot of useful recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as desserts, condiments and beverages.There is also general information on using basic kitchen herbs and foods for healing purposes, though I would rather use coconut oil, than ghee, as a skin softener. There is also a section on fermenting vegetables, such as making sauerkraut from ginger, red cabbage and beetroot. And a section on things like breathing exercises, seasonal preparations, spices, and best foods to eat.My only complaint about this is that I don't live near a place that has a Whole Foods or similar. Some of these things are not easily available, at least not without going to multiple stores. Things like mung beans, fresh lemongrass, and pak choi. I'm not even sure what pak choi is. Other than that, I look forward to trying some of these out. As a note, although the author is not forcefully vegetarian - she states she understands some people like to include meat in their diet - all the recipes appear to be vegetarian (not necessarily vegan though) and she does note whether recipes containing a flour have gluten.

Very clever design and clear basic information but too much ''talk'' and no really inspiring/ Ayurveda specific recipes. Just regular and obvious ''healthy'' choices.

FANTASTIC!! Such an interesting, thought provoking and useful book. It is beautifully written; everything is explained clearly and makes total sense; such as our relationship with food, the importance of seasons, and the benefits of each recipe. I love the kitchen pharmacy section! The dishes are delicious and easy to make. I’ve learnt so much and now try to keep my Agni alight thanks to a new understanding. It’s a joy to continually refer back to this book for advice and recipe ideas. Highly recommend.

Love this book. Recipes great for everyone-especially if specific dietary requirements. All recipes carefully thought out and worked through

This book is not only a simple yet brilliant introduction to Ayurveda - the science of life, but it's also full of suggestions for turning your kitchen into a healing space in which you can prepare all or any of the delicious recipes included in the book.As a qualified Ayurveda practitioner, Ms Heigham knows her stuff. This book was, in my opinion, born out of years of experience with many clients, who have undoubtedly benefited from Anne's expertise regarding diet and other lifestyle factors. Their health and well-being can only have been enhanced as a result.Ayurveda has a lot to offer in these times of chronic stress. The Ayurveda Kitchen is a practical and invaluable way of accessing that wisdom, and it's also fun!

I bought this wonderful book at the weekend and have just this moment devoured the Alchemical Porridge 😋 Much joy and useful (and delicious) delights inside. Thank you Anne and congratulations!