The famous book by Helena and Nicholas Roerich "Living Ethics" contains the most valuable thoughts of a family of philosophers about the development of human civilization. This is not only about the spiritual development of the individual, but also about physical cleansing as an important component of our evolution. That is, our moral path directly depends on the food we eat. In this sense, this couple's culinary preferences are an interesting topic.
Vegetarianism is not a panacea
As you know, Elena Ivanovna was a vegetarian, which, however, does not mean that she preached a categorical rejection of meat food. She argued that if the body itself does not turn away from meat, then abstaining from it will bring little benefit. "Listen to the voice of your body," Roerich advised, "you don't need to be a fan of the idea."
The husband and sons considered Elena Ivanovna a kind genius of the family, they called her mother. The plots of many of Roerich's paintings were suggested by her. Kutuzov's great-granddaughter, Mussorgsky's niece, the recognized beauty was also a talented pianist, but she devoted her life to spiritual service.
Reflecting on how to eat for a person who considers self-improvement to be the meaning of life, she said: “To maintain strength, very little is needed: two fruits a day, a little flour and milk.” Elena Ivanovna called goat's milk the most useful, explaining this by the fact that it is the richest in "psychic energy".
Eating mainly on milk and products prepared from it, Elena Ivanovna was convinced that this gift of nature is the best remedy for irritation and excitement. Young koumiss is also good in this sense, the main thing is that the products are fresh and natural.
Helena Roerich believed that milk with the addition of aloe or honey is an elixir of youth and health.
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Sacred bread
However, no matter how good the drink of centenarians was, other food had to be prepared regularly. Elena Ivanovna fed seven delicious thin cakes made of wheat flour. The Roerichs loved the famous Indian chapati bread. “We eat bread every day and do not get tired that it is still the same. There is something sacred in the concept of "bread". " Elena Ivanovna herself prepared bread very well - with hops instead of yeast, it came out excellently. In her book, she included a favorite recipe: “Take two handfuls of fresh, unmilled barley grain in 4 cups of water, and boil it all until the grain bursts. Then the grain is discarded and the same amount of milk, warmed but not brought to a boil, is added to the remaining broth (about 2 glasses should remain), and then honey is added to taste. This broth should be drunk warm in the morning (preferably on an empty stomach),to strengthen their strength in the middle of the day and use for a restful sleep at night. " Every day the Roerichs' table abounded in fruits and vegetables, however, Elena Ivanovna did not find all the fruits of the generous nature of India equally useful. “Apples, oranges, carrots, especially their juice, green salads, peas, beans, tomato, spinach, beets, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, artichoke, potatoes are very good for physical and mental health. Radish strengthens the brain, asparagus has a beneficial effect on the kidneys. Garlic is an excellent cleaner and good for the liver. " In addition, pomegranates and lemons were lovingly consumed at home: “However, sometimes,” said Elena Ivanovna, “our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day". Every day the Roerichs' table abounded in fruits and vegetables, however, Elena Ivanovna did not find all the fruits of the generous nature of India equally useful. “Apples, oranges, carrots, especially their juice, green salads, peas, beans, tomato, spinach, beets, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, artichoke, potatoes are very good for physical and mental health. Radish strengthens the brain, asparagus has a beneficial effect on the kidneys. Garlic is an excellent cleaner and good for the liver. " In addition, pomegranates and lemons were lovingly consumed at home: “However, sometimes,” said Elena Ivanovna, “our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day". Every day the Roerichs' table abounded in fruits and vegetables, however, Elena Ivanovna did not find all the fruits of the generous nature of India equally useful. “Apples, oranges, carrots, especially their juice, green salads, peas, beans, tomato, spinach, beets, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, artichoke, potatoes are very good for physical and mental health. Radish strengthens the brain, asparagus has a beneficial effect on the kidneys. Garlic is an excellent cleaner and good for the liver. " In addition, pomegranates and lemons were lovingly consumed at home: “However, sometimes,” said Elena Ivanovna, “our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day".“Apples, oranges, carrots, especially their juice, green salads, peas, beans, tomato, spinach, beets, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, artichoke, potatoes are very good for physical and mental health. Radish strengthens the brain, asparagus has a beneficial effect on the kidneys. Garlic is an excellent cleaner and good for the liver. " In addition, in the house they used pomegranates and lemons with love: “However, sometimes,” said Elena Ivanovna, “our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day".“Apples, oranges, carrots, especially their juice, green salads, peas, beans, tomato, spinach, beets, Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, artichoke, potatoes are very good for physical and mental health. Radish strengthens the brain, asparagus has a beneficial effect on the kidneys. Garlic is an excellent cleaner and good for the liver. " In addition, in the house they used pomegranates and lemons with love: “However, sometimes,” said Elena Ivanovna, “our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day".in the house they used pomegranates and lemons with love: "However, sometimes," Elena Ivanovna said, "our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day."in the house they used pomegranates and lemons with love: "However, sometimes," Elena Ivanovna said, "our family's diet was very harsh: nothing but a cup of coffee, with a small portion of boiled rice with tomato juice or barley porridge twice a day."
That which is harmful
But the family ate dried and fresh mushrooms very often. Back in Russia, salted mushrooms and volushki were part of the Roerichs' diet. However, Elena Ivanovna warned that any rotten fruits are harmful. Garlic and other aphrodisiac herbs should not be consumed frequently. Onions are not useful if they are stale and begin to ferment. It is better to replace beet sugar with honey, just like wheat bread, it develops acidity that is harmful to the body.
As always, Elena Ivanovna gives important advice: for example, when treating malaria, you need to eat five medium-sized onions with a head of garlic and three pods of red pepper every day on an empty stomach for three to four weeks, without fear of burning the larynx. Food is not only a means of enjoying and maintaining strength, it is also a medicine. So, at the first symptoms of cancer, metabolic disorders and any liver diseases, you should drink carrot juice 2 glasses a day, adhering to a strict diet: rice porridge and a glass of milk for at least six weeks.
Elena Ivanovna also advises to be careful with soybeans. “Very avoid soybean oil. I heard about many poisonings with this oil. In America, they are very fond of all sorts of soy products ….
Evil poisons
By the way, about the oil. The Roerichs practically did not use it for food, for oil and fats are a source of harmful emanations. A raw, fatty body, in addition, is the source of all kinds of diseases. According to Living Ethics, excess oil in the body clogs the nerve channels. The most harmful oil is fried, butter is allowed in limited quantities. "Sandwiches," writes Elena Ivanovna, "raw onions on bread, smeared lightly with butter and salt, are very useful."
As far as cheese is concerned, agni yoga recommends avoiding any fermented cheeses and other foods filled with poisonous decomposition, for "fire needs clean fuel." Food lovers prefer Roquefort cheese (rotten, according to yogis). "There is so much wild absurdity in such tastes and just as precisely in everything that contributes to the fall of man."
Moreover, all fresh cream and curd cheeses are very healthy. Dutch are favorable, but again on condition of their freshness and youth. Eggs should be just as fresh, and only in a very liquid form, that is, raw or soft-boiled. Down with chicken flu!
The Roerichs tried not to use artificially prepared acids, in particular, vinegar. “However, in the form of a light seasoning and with a healthy stomach, there will be no harm,” said Elena Ivanovna.
She often went on a healthy but very strict diet. Whey, orange juice. Or cornflakes and orange juice; tangerines, rice porridge. Weighed no more than 116 pounds (about 55 kilograms). "By itself, cumin is very useful, in India it is eaten with almost every meal," wrote Elena Ivanovna. Mint is also useful in the form of a tincture of fresh leaves and essences in drops. Best of all, valerian tea infused with the roots - once or twice a day, since valerian belongs to the category of vitamins. The family also drank wormwood tea, useful for inflammation of the glands.
The Roerichs were very fond of coffee, finding that it is healthier than tea, and agni yoga allows drinking it several cups a day, but it is not strong. Juices are also great: carrot, radish, pomegranate. But wine destroys the immune system. True, in therapeutic doses it will also bring good to a person.
Chapati bread
Cooking time - 30 minutes Take for 2 servings:
• flour - 3 cups
• whey from curdled milk - 1 cup
• chopped greens - 2 tbsp., Spoons
• salt, anise, cumin - to taste Cooking:
1. From flour and whey knead a homogeneous dough.
2. Add herbs, anise grains, caraway seeds, salt to it.
H. Roll out circles about 15 cm in diameter and no more than 2-3 mm thick.
4. Bake bread in the oven for 10 minutes.
Almond milk (orshad)
Take for 4 servings:
• sweet almonds - 1, 5 cups
• bitter almonds - 3 pcs.
• milk - 6 glasses
• sugar - 3 tbsp., Spoons
Cooking:
1. Remove the skin from sweet and bitter almonds, grind the nuts in a coffee grinder.
2. Pour 2 cups of milk over the nut mass, let stand, then squeeze through a napkin.
3. Pour the squeezed almonds again with 2 more glasses of milk and squeeze again. Repeat this procedure a third time.
4. Add sugar to the resulting milk, stir, and put on ice.
5. Serve with cookies.
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