The Ayurvedic Principles That Will Fix Digestion with Mira Manek

Ayurveda expert and Chai by Mira founder Mira Manek joins the kitchen to break down the principles of ayurvedic digestion. From the "digestive fire" to why snacking disrupts it, eating with the rhythm of the sun, cooked vs raw foods, stress and cortisol's link to digestion, black seed oil, and the real story behind an authentic chai blend, this episode is a full guide to eating in tune with your body. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Meet Mira Manek 2:16 Mira's background and Chai by Mira 3:08 Quickfire round: favorite restaurant, cafe and wellness product 4:28 Hangover meal and Mira's daily chia seed pudding 5:43 A faster chia seed alternative (sabja seeds) 7:30 Favorite dish to cook at home 9:16 Why rotating foods matters 9:44 The benefits of black seed oil 12:16 Castor oil and its benefits 15:29 What is the ayurvedic lifestyle 16:05 The digestive fire (agni) explained 17:56 Movement before breakfast 18:38 Why cooked foods beat raw foods 20:23 Eating with the rhythm of the sun 21:52 Why leaving gaps between meals matters 22:17 Mira's own journey with snacking and food 23:09 Cooked vs raw foods, round two 24:24 Ice cold drinks and keeping your body warm 28:34 The holistic approach to health 29:05 Stress, cortisol and digestion 31:03 Using your breath to aid digestion 34:43 Breathwork in real life 36:07 High energy lifestyles and coffee 37:15 Mindful eating and chewing properly 39:07 Bringing ayurvedic principles into a busy modern life 41:16 The importance of regular massage 43:29 Eating out without losing control 45:55 Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and how to use spices 49:17 Rotating foods and plant diversity 50:26 Plastics, fertility and food storage 52:48 The story behind Chai by Mira 56:47 What's in your handbag 57:39 Outro Follow for more: @georgia.symonds | @healthyhabits_official | @catchupsinmykitchen 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qgUKg... | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🌐 www.thehealthyhabits.co.uk Tags: Mira Manek, ayurveda, ayurvedic lifestyle, digestive fire, agni, gut health, snacking habits, food relationship, digestion tips, stress and digestion, cortisol, cooked vs raw food, black seed oil, chai, spices for digestion, cinnamon cardamom ginger, healthy eating, nutrition podcast, wellness podcast, catch ups in my kitchen, healthy habits