Even more tips and recommendations for a daily routine according to Ayurveda principles:
- A daily routine with sufficient sleep and a healthy lifestyle, if possible.
- Drink plenty of warm water throughout the day. It cleanses and supports our body.
- If possible, eat freshly cooked, warm meals with regional-seasonal ingredients at set times and try to take breaks from eating for several hours.
- Spend time in nature and quiet the mind.
- Ensure regular exercise, whether on an individual hiking holiday or walking in the fresh air - the main thing is to move!
Our Ayurvedic recipes for the perfect start to the day
What do we want? To start the hiking day with full energy and strength. Ayurvedic nutrition in the morning provides the ideal basis for a powerful and energetic hike, gets our digestive fire going and brings our body to "operating temperature". According to Ayurvedic principles, the first meal of the day should be taken between 07.00 and 09.00 in the morning. This is followed by the "hot phase" of the day, which is ideal for a soothing walk in nature. We will now tell you which recipes support our body in the best way.
- Also, it is important to drink enough water and unsweetened tea. You can find more recipe tips for power drinks for hiking on our HikingBlog.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
400ml almond milk (alternatively coconut or rice milk), 1 tbsp almond butter, 2 tbsp hemp seeds hulled, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 5 tbsp chia seeds, dates, cocoa nibs, fresh fruit such as bananas, apples, berries or other fruit of the region and season.
Method:
Mix the milk together with the almond butter, hemp seeds, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric powder in a bowl. Then add the chia seeds and mix well. Now pour into a closed container and place in the fridge overnight. The next morning, take it out of the fridge as soon as you get up to bring it to room temperature. Put it in a bowl, sprinkle with date pieces, cocoa nibs and the fresh fruit. Now you have an energy-rich breakfast that is guaranteed to add strength and power to your day of hiking.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
4 slices of hiking bread (or gluten-free bread), 1 ripe avocado, 1 lime, salt and pepper, tomatoes, chilli flakes or sunflower seeds as required.
Method:
The hiking bread is wonderful prepared and baked the day before. Place the avocado flesh in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and add the juice of one lime. Then mash it with a fork. Spread the avocado cream on the bread, top with tomato slices and sprinkle with chilli flakes or sunflower seeds if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients for 2 servings:
2 ripe bananas, 80g oats, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 handful sultanas (simply omit if desired), 300ml almond milk (or other plant drink), 200ml water, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp vanilla powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, coconut flakes, a pinch of ginger powder and cardamom powder.
Method:
Mash one banana with a fork and slice the second banana for the topping. Heat the mashed banana with the oats, chia seeds, sultanas, almond milk, sultanas and spices in a saucepan on the cooker very slowly and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Please stir regularly! Divide the warm porridge into two bowls and garnish with the banana slices and coconut flakes. If you like, you can sweeten the dish with a little coconut blossom sugar or date syrup.