Civil Eats

Winter is a time for slowing down, pulling on layers and feeling cozy. With the arrival of cold weather we finally have an excuse to stay indoors, work on forgotten projects by a crackling fire and fill the house with baking aromas. But it can also be a time of overindulgence, holiday excess and stress. When that celebratory eggnog has found its way to your lips more consistently than your waistline would like or, somehow, once again, what started as one nibble has turned into an empty bowl where the spiced nuts once resided, you might start to think that a starvation diet is the best, or only, way to bring your body back into balance. Not so says the ancient healing system of Ayurveda. Essentially, a long, dark winter can throw our eating habits off balance and, in turn, create toxic turmoil within. This premise is a cornerstone of Ayurveda, which recognizes that nature’s elements directly affect our state of being, with our diet being a crucial component. Read More