The Chopra Center Cookbook
Nourishing Body and Soul
Chapter One
The Wisdom of Food
In cooking, as in all arts, simplicity is
the sign of perfection.
Curnonsky
This book is a practical guide to help you prepare delicious,
healthy meals that nourish your body and soul. The principles
of our program have their roots in both modern nutritional
science and the world's most ancient health system,
Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that can be translated as
the "wisdom of life," or "the science of longevity." It offers a
holistic approach to living that is based upon a fundamental
principle: your choices are metabolized into your body.
Make healthy choices and you will have a healthy body. To
the extent that you can choose, elect the option that is most
likely to nourish you, and avoid choices that are toxic or
depleting. One of the most direct choices you make on a daily
basis is what to put into your mouth. We encourage you to
choose to eat healthy, delicious foods so you can create a
healthy, vital body. Pay attention to these seven simple precepts
and your diet will help you create greate ... read full excerpt from The Chopra Center Cookbook: Nourishing Body and Soul ebook
