Namaste everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! 
Today, we’re diving deeper into Japanese cuisine with a special focus on the fascinating Okinawan diet.
In the previous episode, we explored traditional Japanese breakfast, its rich history, and its connection to seasonal eating. 
This time, we transition into the broader culinary landscape, touching on lunch, dinner, and the unique staples of Okinawan food.

Ayurvedic Cuisine Series: Japanese Cuisine (Part 2)

Ayurveda recommends specific type of lifestyle, diet, and herbal supplements during the change of seasons,  which helps us to transit through seasonal change with ease.

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As per the diet is concerned one must stay away from diets that our making is he body produce more mucus for example taking a banana milkshake or eating cheese lasagna is not good for this time because they create more mucus which is detrimental to the lung expansion so- keep your lungs clean, keep them free from mucus. A great formula would be honey paste made from a quarter teaspoon of clove, black pepper as both of them are excellent for keeping the sinuses clear of the mucus and the irritation, then licorice which is great for the throat as it prevents throat irritation, lastly turmeric that is antiallergic. So you put together half a teaspoon licorice, a quarter teaspoon of both clove and black pepper, and turmeric mix it with honey. This honey paste can be consumed by all the family members digging in with a spoon 2 or 3 times a day will help the mucus membrane be free of any kind of irritation.

Recipe:

1/4 TSP of Clove

1/4 TSP of Turmeric

1/4 TSP of Black Pepper

1/2 TSP of Licorice

1 TBSP Raw Honey Or Coconut Nectar or Molasses as a vegan alternative

Mix Well 

Dosage:
1TSP 2 or 3 times a day

Ayurvedic Cuisine Series: Japanese Cuisine (Part 2)

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