According to Ayurveda, food is not about carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. It’s for the consciousness, for satisfying the mind, lifting the spirit and revitalizing the body–which is why we like soul food. Food should smell the pleasant aroma, should be tasty, freshly-prepared, with the gifts of nature, with no energy of violence, and preferably sanctified. Food also influences the character. If someone needs optimism they can eat an apple; if one wants to be calm,