The Beats are joined by special guest, Candice Walker of the Proportional Plate. Together they break down and define the ancient Persian philosophy of Warm vs Cold Foods (in the Persian language “garm” vs “sard” foods). Through Candice’s world travels she found commonality and crossovers with Ayurveda and ancient Chinese herbal medicine.
Listen to this intriguing conversation and learn how our ancestors' warnings and advice, the words of our mothers, grandmother, and great-grandmothers were wiser than we may have wanted to believe.
Balancing Hot and Cold foods can help with:
This week’s “Ask the Beats”
Candice asks the Beats, what was a moment on the podcast that was an “ah-ha” moment or an eye opening moment for each of you?
Bita: The Medicinal Properties of Persian Spices, specifically saffron and rose; also the Cooking with Rose episode
Beata: Persian Thanksgiving episode - blending of our cultures
Website: Proportional Plate
Article: Garm or Sard? Balancing Warm and Cool Foods in Persian Cuisine
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Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food!
Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes
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