Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya’s brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode Colette chats with Divya about obesity from an Ayurvedic perspective and they discuss the following: Ayurveda's teaching on obesity as a malnutrition disorder. The symptoms of the syndrome of obesity. Causes of obesity according to Ayurveda. Holistic healing tips for the body and mind. Preventing obesity. Check out Divya's Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking Masterclass. With over 8 hours of guided video instruction, interactive workbooks, study guides, and recipes tailored for your unique journey, these lessons are your ultimate companions, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore the selection of weight management herbs at keralaayurveda.store and check out Kerala's weight loss bundle. Use the code ELEMENTS10KA for a 10% discount your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!