title: Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living
author: Thomas Yarema
description: Holistic physician Yarema, patient Rhoda and chef Brannigan contribute their individual perspectives on India's ancient medical science, ayurveda, to this attractive volume. Introduced to the system by different routes (disillusionment with Western medical practices, illness and transcendental meditation, respectively), the authors detail an array of ayurvedic techniques (diet, breathing, meditation, exercise, aromatherapy). Much more than a cookbook, this guide can serve as a complete introduction to ayurveda. Readers will learn how to identify their ayurvedic type; detect and treat imbalances and illness; select foods, daily routines and activities best for them; adapt to seasonal and aging patterns; and, most importantly, put the power to heal in their own hands. Based on cuisines from around the globe, the recipes demonstrate how to vary ayurvedic meals to nurture each of the ayurvedic types. The tempting selections include Roasted Sunflower P&acirc;t&eacute;, Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce, Seared Sesame Trout with Coconut Curry Sauce, and Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake. The recipes are easy to follow and require little preparation time. The authors stress that adopting an ayurvedic lifestyle requires time, commitment and much self-inquiry, but make an enthusiastic and persuasive case for doing so. Color photos. <I>(Jan. 25)</I> <BR>Copyright &copy; Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  > To the service of God, who inspired me to write this book and to carry on
  > the teaching of Genesis 1:29* as the spiritual nutritional blueprint for
  > humanity's preparation for the golden age of peace.
  >
  
  >> _*“See, I give you every seed-bearing plant that is upon all the earth, and
  every tree that has seed-bearing fruit; they shall be yours for food.”_
  
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  > And in gratitude for my experience as a Sundancer, and to the brothers and
  > sisters of this tradition who have inspired me to offer myself for the
  > healing of the world. This new edition of _Conscious Eating_ is offered in
  > service of this vision.
  
  > This book, inspired by the Divine, has manifested with the help of many
  > people, whom I most gratefully acknowledge:
  >
  > **Nora Cousens,** who patiently supported me with her love and thoughtful
  > feedback on every aspect of the original book.
  >
  > **Kiana Rose,** who helped me review the Ayurvedic aspects of our 14-Day
  > 