My background has always been cooking, I use it as an expression of love. I’ve cooked professionally for many famous clients and became a celebrity chef in Moscow, cooking for the oligarchs over the past 30+ years.
Although I then knew how to create beautiful, tasty food, I had no idea how to nourish myself and slowly but surely completely lost my vitality. The long working hours exasperated the situation and I ended up quitting in search of answers. The journey took me from the Amazon jungle in Peru to a plantation in Sri Lanka and from Ayahuasca to Ayurveda. I aim to inspire and motivate you to try out my recipes, learn more about Ayurveda wisdom and ultimately learn more about yourself and support you on your own journey
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Feeling hot and bothered?
This healthy and tasty recipe has ingredients that according to Ayurveda have cooling qualities which are Pitta (inflammation) pacifying and won’t create extra heat in the body.
In the warm summer months, to keep the body in balance, it’s best to reduce foods that increase body heat such as cheese, peanuts, alcohol and tomatoes.
Cucumbers are packed full of nutrients and anti-oxidants, as well as water and fibre that keep you hydrated, in addition they have a diuretic effect that helps eliminate toxins. Avocados contain healthy fats that keep you fuller for longer and can also promote a healthy metabolism.
Serves x 4 as a starter
Ingredients:
2 locally grown organic cucumbers, chilled (If you have trouble digesting cucumbers, peel them and remove the seeds) Approx. 650g
1 large ripe avocado
1x lime’s juice
1 pinch mineral salt
1 pinch black pepper
To garnish:
Some fresh coconut flesh grated
Coriander leaves
Edible flower petals
Method
Liquidise all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, then transfer to bowls and serve chilled.
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