Food as a Sanskar
An Ayurvedic Pregnancy & Postnatal Diet Book
– Dr. Nutan Pakhare
Foreword by Rekha Diwekar
In Ayurveda, food is a vibration, a Sanskar, and a blessing. No calorie-counting chart or modern fad diet can compare to the profound, ancient wisdom encoded in every traditional Indian meal.
This book guides you to:
- Nourish with purpose using Ayurvedic recipes, seasonal routines, and dosha-balancing foods.
- Foster family rituals and gratitude through mindful eating.
- Discover practical meal ideas for pregnancy, powered by modern nutrition science.
- Solve your biggest pregnancy concerns—holistically
- Complete postnatal recovery and lactation
- Detailed trimester meal plans
- Blending ancient knowledge with modern dietary science for profound and practical results
- Gain targeted diet and wellness solutions with actionable meal plans for:-
- Anaemia: Fortify blood with Ayurvedic and modern foods.
- Pregnancy Acidity & Constipation: Ease digestion and boost Agni (digestive fire).
- Gestational Hypertension & Diabetes: Regain metabolic balance with safe, proven nutrition
From Kitchen to Cradle, Every Meal Shapes Tomorrow's Heart and Mind
What Makes This Book Different & Exclusive?
This book is not just a recipe collection or a pregnancy diet guide. It is a complete maternal nourishment philosophy written with over two decades of clinical and yogic experience.
Key differentiators
- Ayurveda + Yoga + Modern Nutrition presented in one integrated model.
- Written by a clinician who has guided thousands of pregnant women worldwide.
- Focuses on Sanskar — not just nutrients — showing how thoughts & emotions shape food.
- Designed for modern working women with simple, practical guidelines.
- Clears common pregnancy myths with culturally sensitive explanations.
- No restrictive or fear-based advice — only balanced, mother-centric guidance.
- Emotionally supportive tone, like a trusted guide walking with the mother.
- Introduces the unique GarbhaPoshan principles (trimester-wise tridoshic approach).
- Based on 25+ years of real clinical practice, yoga teaching & Garbhasanskar coaching.
- First book to position food itself as a Sanskar for the unborn child.
This Book is Recommended For
- Expectant and new mothers who want a holistic pregnancy
- Couples planning conception
- Yoga Teachers and Ayurveda doctors seeking evidence-based prenatal nutrition
- Maternal and child healthcare professionals
- Other Health professionals like nutritionists/medical doctors, and garbhasanskar coaches