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Food Is Medicine – An Ayurvedic diet

by Singapore HeritageFest

Sometimes described as the “mother of all healing”, Ayurveda is a centuries-old Hindu system of medicine and nutrition. Catch Vasanthi Pillay from the Ayurveda Association of Singapore and Chef S R Bala from Indian Chefs & Culinary Association (ICCA) as they shed light on the Ayurvedic diet through a food demonstration.

What is an ayurveda diet? Catch Vasanthi Pillay from Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS) and Chef S R Bala from Indian Chefs & Culinary Association (ICCA) as they share more on the ayurveda significance of the six tastes in an Indian cuisine prepared through traditional cooking methods. Download the recipes here

About Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS)

Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS) is a non-profit organisation that serves as the leading organisation in authentic ayurveda education. We integrate traditional ayurveda wisdom and healing with evidence-based science

About Indian Chefs & Culinary Association (ICCA)

ICCA is a non-profit organisation formed in 2012. It was initiated and formed by Chef S R Bala and 9 other renowned Chefs and industry people. The mission of ICCA has always been to cultivate more interest in Indian Cuisine among young aspiring chefs in Singapore, bringing Singapore Indian Cuisine to the modern expectations of the present trend and taking care of the welfare and growth of Indian Chefs in Singapore.

Singapore HeritageFest

The Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) is the National Heritage Board’s signature annual outreach event that celebrates the many facets of Singapore’s diverse heritage and culture. SHF works with individuals, groups and communities to co-create programmes and offerings. This allows the festival to uncover lesser-known stories and narratives, engender a greater sense of ownership, and empower Singaporeans to safeguard and promote our shared heritage. The inaugural edition of SHF was staged in 2004, and since then, the festival has continued to provide on-site and online experiences with yearly themes that focus on different aspects of Singapore’s heritage.

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