Sweet Potato and Chickpea Buddha Bowls

This week’s episode dives into the Buddhist way of eating and fasting, including intermittent fasting.

Buddhist Diet:

• Typically vegetarian (lacto-ovo) because of the principle of doing no harm to another being.

• Some don’t consume alcohol and caffeine because they can be mind altering and steer you away from your Buddhist practice

• Some don’t consume strong smelling plants such as garlic and onion

• Fasting is often incorporated

Intermittent Fasting:

• Typically fast for 16 hours a day. So if you stop eating at 7pm, you wouldn’t eat again until 11am the next day.

• People do this for many reasons. Some people believe it boosts metabolism, helps with blood sugar control, gives the organs a break, and for weight loss.

• There are conflicting beliefs whether or not these beliefs are true.

Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Buddha Bowls with Ginger Tahini Sauce

by Cooking Classy

*This is a super versatile recipe. You can use any grain in place of the quinoa (brown rice, millet, etc.). I added an egg for extra protein.

The key to Buddha's Diet is time-restricted dieting - sometimes known as intermittent fasting. The concept is simple: Instead of worrying about what or how m...