The Culinary Pharmacy: Intuitive Eating, Ancestral Healing, and Your Personal Nutrition Plan

Holistic nutritionist Lisa Masé combines Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Mediterranean diet with modern nutrition science to help you discover your ideal foods for vibrant health. She shares her healing journey and offers strategies for transforming cravings and changing habits, including meditation, breathwork practices, and gut-brain axis realignment. The author provides clear instructions for determining your Ayurvedic and Chinese constitution types, offers food lists, and discusses personalized nutrition based on genetics, epigenetics, intuitive eating, and seasonal, local foods. The book includes recipes, meal plans, and stories to illustrate the concepts and help you integrate ancestral healing wisdom into your life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Discover the Healing Power of Food: Unveiling Three Ancestral Philosophies for Optimal Wellness

Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Masé delves into the realm of holistic nutrition, weaving together three ancient healing philosophies—Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and the Mediterranean diet—with modern nutrition science to guide you toward discovering your ideal foods for vibrant health.

The author's personal healing journey, spanning ten years of chronic infection, anxiety, depression, infertility, hypothyroidism, and food sensitivities, serves as the backdrop for this enlightening book. Growing up in the picturesque landscapes of Italy, surrounded by the Adriatic Sea and the majestic Dolomite mountains, she found solace and healing in reconnecting with her traditional foods and healing herbs. Through her experiences, she reveals the profound impact of returning to the roots of her heritage on her overall well-being.

In her book, Lisa explores the three distinct types of hunger—Heart, Head, and Habit—and presents proven folk and scientific strategies for transforming cravings and altering habits. These include meditation, breathwork practices, and re-establishing the gut-brain axis through the vagus nerve. By delving into the healing principles behind Ayurveda, TCM, and the Mediterranean diet, the author offers clear and concise instructions for identifying your Ayurvedic and Chinese constitution types, empowering you to tailor your healing approach accordingly.

Detailed food lists are provided for each constitution, ensuring a well-rounded and nourishing diet. The author also delves into the energetics of food, emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition based on genetics, epigenetics, intuitive eating, and seasonal, local foods. She guides you on a path of food sovereignty, empowering you to regain control over your dietary choices.

Throughout the book, Lisa shares delectable recipes, meal plans, and captivating stories to illustrate the concepts discussed and facilitate their seamless integration into your daily life. By simplifying your eating habits, this comprehensive guide empowers you to cultivate wellness and embrace the wisdom of your ancestors.

Embark on a transformative journey toward optimal health and well-being with "Discover the Healing Power of Food: Unveiling Three Ancestral Philosophies for Optimal Wellness."

Weight: 445g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644118641