Episode 131: The Queen of Spices: Mindfull Cooking and Flavor Mastery With Guest Naina Bhedwar

🎙️ Hi, I’m Maria Angelova, and welcome to the Mind Body Podcast!  
In this episode, I’m joined by the vibrant and talented Naina Bhedwar, a self-taught chef, culinary educator, and mindfulness advocate. Known as The Queen of Spices, Naina combines her Persian-Indian heritage with global experiences to inspire others through the art of cooking. With her program Feed Your Peace, she introduces the powerful connection between food, mindfulness, and presence.  

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:  
- Cooking as Meditation: How cooking engages all the senses and fosters mindfulness.  
- Mindful Eating: The importance of savoring food and finding joy in the process.  
- The Power of Spices: Tips for beginners on incorporating spices into your dishes.  
- Creativity in the Kitchen: Why embracing flow and flexibility can transform your cooking experience.  

💡 Key Takeaways:  
- Mindful Cooking: Use food preparation as a gateway to presence and intentionality.  
- Start Simple: Begin with easy-to-use spices like cumin and saffron to elevate your meals.  
- Patience is Key: Cooking can teach life skills like patience and adaptability.  
- Inner Rebellion: Sometimes the boldest act of rebellion is turning inward and prioritizing your well-being.  

⏱ Timestamps:  
00:00:00 – Intro  
00:01:15 – Meet Naina Bhedwar and her journey in food and mindfulness.  
00:03:40 – The transformative power of spices and creative cooking.  
00:08:25 – Using cooking as meditation: being present in the kitchen.  
00:13:00 – The Angelova Method  
00:14:20 – Tips for beginner cooks: spices and techniques to get started.  
00:20:10 – The connection between food, creativity, and patience.  
00:26:00 – Final thoughts: Mindful cooking and inner rebellion.  

👩‍🍳 Connect with Naina Bhedwar:  
🌐 Website: https://www.kesarkitchen.com  
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kesarkitchen/  
👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kesarkitchen  
🍳 Cooking Classes: https://www.cookswarehouse.com/naina-bhedwar  
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-naina-bhedwar-63677b230/  

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