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The Snack Bundle

The Snack Bundle

Stock up your cupboards with the ultimate low-calorie snack bundle taking the superfoods and delicious flavours you love from Foodhak and putting them all in one convenient place. From our ashwagandha granola and cookies to our omega-3 and fibre-rich crackers to our signature Pophaks, there's sure to be a delicious healthy snack for everyone in this bundle. Will you reach for the cookies or crackers first?

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Seeded Omega and Millet Crackers

Seeded Omega and Millet Crackers

Crisp savoury superfood crackers made from chia, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Seasoned with oregano and high in omega-3s, these crackers are the ultimate fibre-rich low-calorie snack.

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Ashwagandha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ashwagandha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Packed with benefits for the body and brain, this classic chocolate chip cookie gets a healthy twist thanks to the Ayurvedic herb, ashwagandha. These soft and sweet cookies are vegan, free from refined sugar, high in fibre and low GI. Made with chia seeds, dark chocolate chips and millet flour, these low-calorie healthy cookies are wholesome and nutritious.

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Ashwagandha and Cocoa Granola

Ashwagandha and Cocoa Granola

Start your day on a high with our signature Ashwagandha and Cocoa Granola. Packed with coconut chips, a variety of seeds, and the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha, this granola is vegan, high in fibre and aids with digestion. Expertly crafted and ready to ship straight to your door, this breakfast will keep you going all day.

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Turmeric Latte Blend

Turmeric Latte Blend

Our sweet and silky Turmeric Latte Blend isn't just the perfect cosy drink, it's also the ultimate hormone balancer due to an array of active superfoods including turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger and jaggery. This low-calorie latte blend contains manganese for a metabolic boost and the promotion of healthy connective tissue.

Simply add 1 teaspoon to warm plant-based milk, stir and unwind.

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Chillimon Ginseng Pophaks

Chillimon Ginseng Pophaks

Spicy and warm, our Chillimon Ginseng Pophaks add some heat to your healthy snack roster. Made from popped lotus seeds and flavoured with a hint of paprika and chilli, these low-calorie vegan snacks are low in saturated fats. Pophaks are the perfect alternative to crisps or popcorn, but far healthier with added superfoods and wholesome ingredients.

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Salted Ashwagandha Pophaks

Salted Ashwagandha Pophaks

Our Salted Ashwagandha Pophaks taste like salt and vinegar but are healthy, light and loaded with superfoods. Made from popped lotus seeds and flavoured with salt, olive oil and the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha, these low-calorie vegan snacks are low in saturated fats. Pophaks are the perfect alternative to your favourite crisps or popcorn, but far healthier with added superfoods and wholesome ingredients.

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Minty Moringa Pophaks

Minty Moringa Pophaks

Light and fresh, our Minty Moringa Pophaks are the perfect healthy snack for anyone who likes something a bit different. Made from popped lotus seeds and flavoured with dried mint and moringa powder, these low-calorie vegan snacks are low in saturated fats. Pophaks are the perfect alternative to crisps or popcorn, but far healthier with added superfoods and wholesome ingredients.

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Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

Sweet, crunchy and healthy - our delicious Homemade Granola is packed with fibre and sweetened with maple syrup. We’ve used gluten-free oats, delicious dried apricots and chia seeds to make sure this breakfast meal gets your day off to the best start.

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Pumpkin Spice Granola

Pumpkin Spice Granola

We've taken everyone's favourite autumnal drink and created a healthy, low-in-sugar Pumpkin Spice Granola. Made with gluten-free oats and maple syrup - packed with antioxidants. No unnecessary sugar, just big flavour that'll have you thinking about crunchy falling leaves and long cosy nights. Plus, it's rich in vitamins and minerals too!

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The Breakfast Bundle

The Breakfast Bundle

Start your day on a high with not one, not two but THREE granolas! Why choose between something spicy, chocolatey or fruity when you can enjoy all three instead? Featuring the whole granola family, all free from preservatives, wheat free and sources of fibre! 

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Beetroot Protein Crackers

Beetroot Protein Crackers

Slightly sweet and full of protein, our beetroot crackers are the perfect addition to your life. Slip them in your bag ready to pull out and enjoy when you're busy on the go, or sit back and relax to savour every last bite.

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A Complete Guide to Ayurvedic Diet

What is an Ayurveda Diet?

The Ayurvedic diet is a meal plan based on Ayurveda's principles. These diets have been around for centuries and the underlying principle of an Ayurvedic diet is to balance the three different energies that help a human body. An Ayurvedic diet is known to have lots of health benefits and continues to resonate after all this time for a reason.

The best thing about the Ayurvedic diet is that you can personalise it to suit your body and meet your health requirements. No two people are exactly the same and it's important to personalised your diet to you and your needs. Listening to your body is the first step towards achieving that. It has recently gained popularity as it focuses not just on an individual's physical wellbeing, but also their mental wellbeing. Before you start the journey of taking on an Ayurvedic diet, you should try to understand the components and the principles behind it. 

 

What are the Ayurveda doshas?

An Ayurvedic diet plan gives you direction on how and when to have your meals. It also recommends foods based on your dosha. Understanding the characteristics of every dosha will help you understand how the entire system works and how to personalise your diet to you.

 

Pitta (fire and water)

This dosha can be found in hard-working people who can make their own decisions. This dosha is characterised by a short temper coupled with health conditions like heart disease, blood pressure issues, etc. Find our more about Pitta in our guide.

Vata (air and space)

This dosha is mostly found in energetic people with creative minds. The Vata dosha comes with digestive issues and a feeling of anxiety when things don’t go as they were planned. Find our more about Vata in our guide.

Kapha (earth and water)

Grounded and calm people can be affected by a Kapha dosha. It comes with issues like weight gain, depression, etc. Find our more about Kapha in our guide.

 

The diet works on a simple principle: your dosha will define the foods you should have in your meal. For instance, the primary focus of pitta dosha is to cool you down. Hence, it focuses on limiting spices and focusing more on foods that energise your body.

 

What to eat on Ayurvedic Diet Plan?

Eating Principles of the Ayurvedic Diet Plan

The Ayurvedic diet works on a set of ancient principles. These principles define the selection of food that will be a part of your diet, including how things are cooked and when you should eat. It also focuses on making you aware of your body and its needs. Let’s look at some basic principles on which the Ayurvedic diet is based.

  • Choose foods based on your dosha
  • Try eating till a point till you are satisfied and not full
  • Eat whole and fresh foods that come with a lot of nutritional value
  • Include six kinds of tastes in every meal
  • Cut down on cold food products and beverages
  • Try to stay away from any distractions while eating
  • Avoid eating at least three hours before you go to bed
  • Try to include herbal teas between every meal 
  • Have your heaviest and most filling meal during lunchtime

These principles will help you curate a diet that nourishes your body and improves your health. Remember, the Ayurvedic diet is all about combining mind, body and soul.

 

7-Day Ayurvedic Diet Plan

Don't know where to start? Let us help you! We've sorted a 7-day Ayurvedic Diet Plan that combines delicious food, Ayurvedic diet tips and convenience. It's the perfect Ayurvedic diet plan for healthy living. All the hard work is done for you so you can focus on enjoying you food and making the most of your meals. A diet is the first step to an Ayurvedic lifestyle.

 

 

Matching your Dosha with your Ayurvedic Diet Plan

Before starting your Ayurvedic diet, you must try to identify your dosha. You can get in touch with an expert in Ayurvedic medicine to understand your dominant dosha. Only when you know your dosha will you be able to pick the things you can include in your diet. The expert usually recommends a combination of foods you can have throughout the day as a part of your meals. 

Ingredients Used in Ayurvedic Diet

How to Eat on Ayurvedic Diet Plan?

The Ayurvedic diet also tells you how to eat. If you want to stick to an Ayurvedic diet, you should adhere to these habits to ensure you get the best results. A few of the eating principles of the Ayurvedic diet include:

  • Intake the six tastes for every meal. You must try to add sweet, astringent, pungent, salty, sour and bitter foods
  • Start your meal with a sweet food item, like a fruit
  • Next, you must have salty food, followed by something with a sour taste
  • You must end your meal with pungent food like onions or peppers
  • You should try to avoid any kind of distractions while having your meal 
  • Also, eat slowly so that you can enjoy and feel the taste of the food
  • Try eating in adequate quantities and look for hunger signals, if any
  • You must only have your next meal only when your last meal is digested
  • The primary focus should be on having a good breakfast and lunch. You may or may not have dinner based on your hunger levels

Ayurvedic Food List for Each Dosha

The Ayurvedic diet categorises foods based on their physical qualities. It also focuses on different types of dosha. Let’s have a look at the list of things that you must eat based on your dosha:

Food Type

Pitta Dosha Diet

Vata Dosha Diet

Kapha Dosha Diet

Protein

Poultry, Tofu, Egg Whites

Seafood, Tofu, Small amount of poultry

Egg whites, Seafood

Dairy

Ghee, Milk

Milk, Yoghurt, Butter, Cheese

Soy milk, Skim Milk

Fruits

Oranges, Pineapples, Melons, Mangoes

Bananas, Blueberries, Grapefruits, Plums

Pears, Pomegranates, Cherries, Figs, Prunes

Herbs and Spices

Black pepper, Cumin, Cilantro

Cardamom, Basil, Cloves, Oregano, Thyme

Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon

Nuts and Seeds

Flax seeds, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds

Almonds, Flax Seeds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Pumpkin seeds, Flax seeds

Grains

Oats, Wheat, Barley

Cooked Rice, Cooked Oats

Rye, Buckwheat, Corn

Vegetables

Cabbage, Brussel sprouts, Zucchini, Carrots

Beetroot, Onions, Turnips, Carrots, Radishes

Asparagus, Leafy Vegetables, Mushrooms

Legumes

Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Lima Beans

Mung beans, Lentils, Chickpeas

Black beans, Navy Beans, Lentils


These foods are picked to address your doshas and help you lead a better lifestyle. 

Vegetables Used in Ayurvedic Diet

 

What are the benefits of Ayurvedic Diet?

There are several benefits of taking on an Ayurvedic diet and following a Ayurvedic Detox Regime with Foodhak. Some of these benefits include:

  • The diet focuses on whole foods that are healthier than processed ones.
  • The best thing about an Ayurvedic diet is that no food groups are restricted. Hence, balanced nutrition is ensured.
  • The diet allows you to eat mindfully and pay attention to what goes into your body.
  • It brings balance to your body and encourages wellness.
  • An Ayurvedic diet also aids in weight loss.

The Ayurvedic diet is a food plan based on the ideas of Ayurvedic medicine, an age-old system of traditional medicine.

According to the diet intended to promote weight loss and increase mindfulness, you must eat or refrain from consuming specific foods according to your dosha or body type. By Subscribing to Foodhak's Ayurvedic Meal Delivery, you can eat healthy foods everyday.

Also read: 5 Myths of Ayurvedic Diet, 7 Tips to Ayurvedic Diet

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