Anuja Shandilya - Functional Medicine & Ayurveda

29/04/2025

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15/04/2025

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15/04/2025

Some people make mug cakes but I prefer a hot bowl of halva. I make this vegan and gluten free and I always feel uplifted and better.

This way of eating is great for

Balancing Vata - post surgery, post delivery, post trauma
Study season - getting fuel into those young brains studying for exams
During your menstrual phase
Post illness
Anxiety

And more

Almonds are naturally nourishing deep into our tissues and help nourish brain tissue
Ghee acts as a healthy fat and medium to pe*****te into your cells and brain
Sugar - Ayurveda doesn’t shun sugar or sweeteners but we have many options depending on your needs

Do you eat single portion halva? What’s your go to brain nourishing food?

11/04/2025

Quick Easy Lunch

Gosh social media can make healthy living a complex guilt stricken task

By connecting tradition with science helps to know when something is a fad and something that is here to stay

Yes traditionally Ayurveda would frown on precooked chickpeas and rice

But they didn’t have frozen pizza and drive thrus back then too

The idea is to introduce as much variety as we can into our diet
Eat variety of grains, pulses and spices
A little everyday compared to once in a while is how we can make the needle move

I added some fresh ingredients but you don’t actually have to

How I made it

1. Warmed up some olive oil in a pan
2. Added some hing for flavour and to balance Vata
3. Added some fresh chopped tomatoes and aubergine
4. Flavoured with paprika, chana masala, white pepper, cumin powder, amchoor and a little salt
5. Added the chickpeas
6. Then the coriander
7. The rice
8. Lime juice
9. Washed the organic red chard and threw it in I chopped at the end
10. Served in a dish - sat in the garden
11. Now time to rest (but not sleep)

Are you confused about what to eat? Do you feel guilty about prepackaged ingredients?

19/03/2025

Has anyone noticed that when they take away the processed foods, high sugar, high salt, they can listen to their bodies better?

As the weather changes my body isn’t asking for porridge or sweet foods but it’s craving simple, flavoursome savouries.

Some roast tofu would have completed this beautifully

Roasting veg is so underrated
Not only is it soo easy and effortless but the veg actually tastes delicious and you preserve the nutrients, use less fats and can flavour with potent spices.

What’s your body asking for at breakfast?

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26/02/2025

Having spent time discussing health with the community. Listening to their questions, hearing their concerns. Even assessing them over the years. I have seen the women who have maintained good health are usually women that have always eaten mainly home cooked foods and still do.

They don’t eat complicated meals or complicated ingredients

It’s usually just simple, homemade meals that are native to their heritage and culture. Foods their bodies are accustomed to.

They also include their fun foods and don’t live with restrictions

But I will also say that those of us that may have struggled with food or health. It often didn’t start with us.

It could have started in utero, it could have started with foods we ate as children, it could be down to our sensitive body types, the reasons are many.

22/02/2025

🌿✨ Want to Boost Your Memory Naturally?✨🌿

Ayurvedic herbs have been cherished for centuries for their ability to support mind and body health. If you’re looking to enhance focus, memory, and mental clarity — these powerful herbs might be your new best friends! 🧠💡

Here are 5 Ayurvedic herbs that can help you unlock your brain’s full potential:
1. Brahmi: Known as the “memory booster,” Brahmi calms the mind and promotes focus.
2. Ashwagandha: This adaptogen reduces stress and supports cognitive function.
3. Shankhapushpi: A powerful herb for mental clarity and rejuvenation.
4. Gotu Kola: Known to enhance memory and improve overall brain health.
5. Vacha: A traditional herb for improving concentration and mental sharpness.

✨ Ready to tap into nature’s wisdom? These herbs can support your journey to a clearer, more focused mind — naturally! ✨

22/02/2025

Ayurveda breaks meals into qualities as well as what the ingredients are

To be able to digest and absorb heavy meals we need a strong jatharagni or digestive fire. 🔥

Some people find protein hard to digest

Kadhi is a light easy to digest dish made from buttermilk, gram flour and spices.

Here we have used a vegan yoghurt as a starter, soya yoghurt is also rich in protein.

Spices like curry leaves, cloves, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and turmeric provide rich antioxidants and digestive spices. Whilst the peas in the rice add some more protein.

Take away the stress from meals and make simple easy to digest dishes