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When I was a new Ayurvedic student I felt very intimidated by the advanced students at my school. They were more familiar with Ayurvedic foods and products than I was at the time. Starting my new journey in Ayurveda felt bewildering and intimidating.

Over time I learned some of the basic tools I needed to live an Ayurvedic lifestyle and compiled a list of Ayurvedic food essentials. I wish I had this list when I first started! The following items will help you start living Ayurvedically. Simply take this list to grocery store and you have a jump-start into Ayurveda.

  • Stock your food pantry with these Ayurvedic essentials.
  • Crock Pot - to make healing soups and prepare easy meals ahead of time
  • Humidifier - Use anytime your nose is stuffed, forcing you to mouth breathe
  • Journal - So that you can track your experiences and diet

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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