Diet has a fundamental part to play on your overall health and beauty. According to Ayurveda each individual has a 'prakruti' (body type) therefore the diet of a person has to be formulated according to which of the three doshas of 'kapha', 'pitta' or 'vata' are predominant. Diet can help correct imbalances, thus giving a person a healthier, more energetic and active life.

When your body is balanced it will desire the right types of foods. If you can learn to listen to your body you will start to feel what tastes are right and wrong for your body type. However in our society it is difficult with all the food temptations, our simple rule is to go back to basics. Eat whole, fresh and organic foods where possible and use natural herbs and spices to flavour your food.

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Aside from diet, good digestion and regular elimination of waste is the very basis to feel and look your best as irregular elimination of waste can lead to toxin build up. To encourage good digestion you could try the following:

• Take your time to eat,
• Eat in a relaxed environment,
• Avoid cold drinks while eating,
• Sip warm water with your meal,
• Chew each mouthful of food well,
• Eat fresh food as often as possible,
• Rinse out your mouth after meals,
• Take a short walk in fresh air after eating,
• Leave about 3 to 6 hours between meals.