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A roadmap to Ayurveda

This is an edited extract from The Yogic Kitchen by Jody Vassallo, published by HQ Non Fiction, AU$39.99

The doctrine “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” rings true for Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine from India. Not sure what Ayurveda is? Don’t worry—you’re in good hands with Jody Vassallo’s new book, The Yogic Kitchen.

In the book, Vassallo explains how Ayurveda, in Sanskrit, is literally “the science of life”. As an author, yoga teacher and health coach, Vassallo practices Ayurveda daily, so naturally

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