Breakfast with Dr. Avilochan Singh
A Morning with Dr. Avilochan: Wisdom, Surprises & Bite-Sized Takeaways
Spending two days with Dr. Avilochan felt like just scraping a tiny inch off a vast surface—one that covers a chest of treasures. As we sat down to review Laroot menus and walk through thoughtful questions submitted by many of you (thank you for those!), I kept thinking: there’s so much more to learn, and how exciting it all is.
Because the insights were so rich and plentiful, we’ll be sharing them slowly in a digestible way—just as Dr. Avilochan would recommend. Consider this the first installment of a small “Dr. Avilochan Series,” designed to translate ancient knowledge into practical, daily nourishment for you and your families. Below, a few highlights from Day One:
Breakfast: The Ayurvedic Way
One of the first things we spoke about was breakfast. In the Ayurvedic tradition, breakfast should be light, warm, and ideally include both savory and sweet components.
Dr. Avilochan suggested replacing the classic fruit platter with just one type of fruit at a time—this is much easier for your digestion. And rather than eating it first thing in the morning, the best time for raw fruit is mid-afternoon: two hours after lunch, and at least two hours before dinner.
Another breakfast idea we loved: half a slice of toasted sourdough with something savory like cheese or avocado, and the other half with organic jam—no preservatives, of course.
(Should Laroot bring its jam back?!)
The Mantra Tisane (and the Smoothie Controversy)
Smoothies? According to Dr. Avilochan: absolutely not. The reasons are many—once fruits are blended, their nutritional value diminishes, and combining multiple ingredients can confuse digestion. Cold drinks in the morning? Another red flag. There were at least seven reasons why smoothies are best left behind, and we’re listening.
Instead, the recommendation is to start your morning with hot tisanes—herbal infusions made from herbs and spices that awaken the body, mind, and spirit. Our Mantra Tisane fits the bill beautifully.
When I asked what he has for breakfast, Dr. Avilochan surprised me: warm toast with olive oil, olives, feta, and occasionally fish for the non-vegetarians in his family.
It sounded familiar. In fact, it’s almost identical to our upcoming Nordic breakfast, inspired by Northern European food rituals. Isn’t it amazing when Ayurvedic wisdom aligns perfectly with Viking-era practices?
That’s the kind of moment that gives me what I now call a Laroot High.This is just the beginning. More treasures from our time with Dr. Avilochan are coming soon.
LOTS OF LOVE,
Natasha