10 Ayurvedic Diet Principles for a Balanced and Holistic Life

6. Cooked Vegetables

Although raw veggies have nutritious benefits, Ayurveda thinks the body can metabolize vegetables better if they are cooked. In this form, roasted, grilled, and other cooked forms are considered a bioavailable food that can be digested quicker and better than the raw version. For example, sautéed or steamed broccoli tends to absorb better than a raw bite. If you love a good salad, eat it for lunch rather than dinner, so your stomach has enough time to settle before bed.