If you've ever taken a yoga or meditation class, you've probably heard about Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India. Ayurvedic principles treat the body and mind holistically, and in specific ways depending on a person's constitution, which is affected by regulatory principles called doshas. There are three doshas: vata (air), pitta (fire & water) and kapha (water & earth). In ayurveda, it's important that we maintain a balance of our dosha principles in order to be healthy. If one dosha is too strong or too weak, we can become ill or at the very least develop some complaints about the way our bodies and minds are functioning.

Tradition holds that unbalanced doshas can be evened out through diet and exercise (such as certain types of yoga). The system is quite complicated, relying on careful assessments of dosha influences and the inclusion of various herbs and spices into one's diet in order to regain balance. Trying to incorporate ayurvedic treatments into your diet can be a daunting task if you're thinking about taking it on by yourself, but I've got a better way.

R-U-Ved has three new spice blends that are designed to help balance your dosha while enhancing your culinary experience. They're made from organic or wildcrafted herbs which gives not only the best flavor, but also maximizes the health benefits.


I know I'm a pitta-kapha type, so I tried both the Propita and Prokapha blends. Both were fresh and delicious, and I've been adding them to my dishes a few times a week. They come in convenient shaker bottles, so it's easy to mix in a bit to anything I'm making, or sprinkle onto a salad or sandwich.

So, what's your dosha? Deepak Chopra, perhaps the most famous ayurvedic practitioner in the West, has an easy online quiz to help reveal your dosha. Once you've got that figured out, you can pick up the right R-U-Ved spice blend that suits you at your local natural foods store or via their website.