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MyGovindas & Sattvic way of Life

Sattvic Cooking is an Indian cooking technique that brings about harmony between the food we eat and our thoughts and actions. The concept of Sattvic cooking has its roots in Lord Krishna’s message in the Bhagwad Gita. “ayuh sattva balarogya sukha priti vivardhanah rasyah snigdhah sthira hrdya aharah sattvika priyah katv amla lavanaty usna tiksna ruksa vidahinah ahara rajasasyesta duhkha sokamaya pradah yata yamam gata rasam puti paryusitam ca yat ucchistam api camedhyam bhojanam tamasa priyam”

This means that the right kind of food is fuel for the body and the mind whereas the wrong kind of food can cause problems. Both our mental and physical health is closely linked to the way we consume our calories. Sattvic cooking principles believe in the philosophy that food should be prepared fresh using naturally available seasonal vegetables and should use spices sparingly that is just enough to accentuate the taste of the dish. Sattvic foods are considered the most nutritious, and Sattvic diets are associated with a high intake of micro nutrients. According to Ayurveda, the Sattvic diet is the best choice for promoting longevity, physical strength, and mental health. MyGovinda’s is one of the few restaurants that eats, breathes, and sleeps by the principles of sattvic life. All the food served is made nourishing ingredients that are freshly sourced daily and completely avoid ingredients that are too bitter, too sour, salty, pungent, dry, and hot.

As a result, meals at MyGovinda’s are light, wholesome aid digestion, calms the senses, cools the body, and improves mental health. Food and digestive health are an integral part of rejuvenation at our restaurant. Dining here is a complete sensory experience and dwells on the basic tenets of Ayurvedic nutrition – light and easy to digest wholesome Sattvic food that is appropriate for one’s body constitution or Dosha. All the ingredients are handpicked to ensure that you get served fresh, nutritious, and healthy meals. We invite you to try the recipes and experience a new level of joy and vitality that this manner of cooking brings to life.

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Healthy Meal Plans

Staying healthy while dining out can be a stressful task. Portion sizes are often too large, and many dishes that sound like smart choices are loaded with saturated fats and sodium. Yes, figuring out what to order can be challenging in a city where brunches are glamorous, restaurants dot the city like a celestial map, and fast food outlets are all too happy to deliver whatever you want, whenever you want, therefore it can be tough to choose healthier options and even tougher to maintain the willpower to stick to it. But at MyGovindas we analyzed this situation and have curated well-planned meals with a little advance research that can help you stay healthy while enjoying your food.

At MyGovindas, you’ll see traditional Indian Sattvic food in a new way. We’re making it tasty, trendy, healthy, and best of all, desirable.

Yes, desirable. We’re talking about gourmet food. Delicious dishes laid out by experienced staff, making sure every bite looks exceptionally scrumptious. You’ll want to say “I want what she’s having!”

We also offer Vegan and Diabetic options. It’s a new concept; a captivating idea keeping the ancient Ayurvedic cooking principles in mind that transform everyday ingredients into dishes to balance your mind, body, and soul.  

We have a variety of lunch boxes available at MyGovinda's such as a Healthy lunch box, Vegan meal box, Diabetic meal box, etc. These meal boxes are even designed to cater to your food intolerance's and allergies.  We serve healthy versions of your favorite dishes without compromising on the taste.

Our meals are pre-portioned and made with seasonal ingredients sourced in an insulated box which lets you mix and match salads, appetizers, main courses, breads, and desserts.

These heirloom recipes have been passed down from generation to generation: that’s why they're that good. The beauty of these dishes, unlike other hotel menus, is that most of them are cooked and eaten at home and have a history and tradition attached to them.

What makes us attractive is that our meal boxes are fairly priced at AED 28 per serving with a good variety to meet your dietary needs that are delivered to your doorstep.

At MyGovindas, our collection of traditional Indian food is prepared to fill your stomach along with your heart. We always aim to provide all our patrons with the best possible experience, with the most authentic Indian food. We also try to stick to our roots and cherish our humble origins, which you can feel in the ambiance of our restaurant.

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We at MyGovinda’s live by an old famous Indian saying, “Atithi Devo Bhava”. “Atithi” means the guest, “Devo” means god and bhava means “to be”. This is literally translated to “Guest is God”. You will feel this from the minute you enter MyGovinda’s. Soon after entering, you will be welcomed with a big warm smile and folded hands. This form of greeting, commonly known as a namaskar, signifies that we honor and welcome your soul to our abode, or this case restaurant. In the Indian sub-continent, Namaskar is the highest and the most respectful form of greeting that generally reserved for the wise, the old, and the gods. We reserve the same level of respect and honor for our guests. After you are seated, you can’t help but find yourself immersed in the soulful and melodious tunes with the beautiful and calming interiors showcasing stills from Lord Krishna's life. Soon you will find yourself at peace with a calm and relaxed mind; ready to enjoy the culinary adventure that awaits you. Then your host/hostess of the evening will attend to you and take your order for the night. In case, you are having trouble deciding the dishes you would like to order, he/she will be more than happy to guide you.

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What makes MyGovindas a great restaurant?

Going to places of interest is a fun-filled experience, but sometimes can become a burden when it comes to food; especially if the traveler is a vegetarian or vegan.

When on business trips or holidays, people always enroll themselves on a city tour. So, just imagine what would happen to such a person when they land up in a highly sophisticated touristic city like Dubai, popularly known for its hospitality, where the where the local “Arabic food” available is mostly non-vegetarian. With this in mind, there is one restaurant definitely worth visiting for one of the best vegetarian food in Dubai!

It is believed that food is a philosophy and vegetarianism is a way of life. ‘My Govinda’s ‘combines the wisdom of the Vedas, with the flair of modern-day cooking to create signature sattvic meals – pure, wholesome meals prepared without the use of tamasic ingredients such as (garlic, onion, eggs). Meals are balanced and prepared with all organic ingredients. The flavors are enhanced with culinary skills and food is cooked with utmost care and hygiene. The Bhagavad-Gita defines sattvic foods as being, wholesome, and pleasing to the mind, body, and soul, thereby providing adequate nourishment with positive vitality.

Whether you are a vegan or not, you are going to love this place! Known for its budget-friendly menu and great ambiance, My Govinda’s has been the preferred Indian restaurant for people wanting to eat vegetarian delights and healthy, vegan food in Dubai. The restaurant has a large menu that allows you to try some tried and tested dishes as well as some creative contemporary items with a range from Chinese to Indian to Continental.

The menu carries a series of multiple cuisines with unique seasonal ingredients. A very rare fusion of dishes and a must-try being the Healthy Lunch Box and Quinoa Biryani.

The restaurant also captures glimpses of Vrindavan in color ambiance and spirit. The earthy feel is showcased by the foliage and woodwork that is a part of the interiors. It has a cozy informal setup, which can make you feel at home.

My Govindas now have seamless home delivery services activated, so no more fighting hunger pangs and settling for bad food. Tasty, hygienic and fresh food can reach your doorstep whenever you want. This has made the vegan extremely happy too.

Ready to book a table? We are! And, if you’re craving for more information, follow the link below: https://www.mygovindas.com/

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Our Core Values

We are back again with some interesting facts. In our previous blogs, we have been speaking about health benefits, how to lose weight, nutrition and similar topics. This time we would like to speak about our core values.

1. Health: Our prime focus is to ensure good health for one and all. You are what you eat and what you eat has a big impact on your overall health and well-being. Our recipes are highly nutritionally beneficial for the body as well as the mind as they are prepared in complete goodness.

2. Innovation: We believe in Innovation. We focus on giving our customers a variety of options and a great dining experience each and every time they dine with us. We try creating innovative delicious and nutritious recipes for our customers so they can enjoy their meal to the fullest and also nourish the body. Be it vegan, diabetic, oil-free or fasting food we have it all.

3. Fresh produce: Every ingredient is hand-picked to bring out the best flavours. That's the secret of our recipes. We serve our customers with fresh and hot food always. Fresh ingredients enhance health contrary to stale cold food which deteriorates health.

4. Ambience: It is one of the most important factors when it comes to enjoying good food. We have a very peaceful and calming great ambience set-up for our customers so that they can enjoy their food with a relaxed mind. The lighting, colours, staff, music, artwork and the textures are all so soothing that you will definitely have a great blissful meal.

5. Customer satisfaction: Customer satisfaction is the end goal of My Govindas. We make sure to serve the best recipes to satisfy your taste buds and ensure every guest leaves fully satisfied.

6. Customer feedback: We thank our customers for their feedback. It helps us serve them better. If there is anything that needs improvement, it is carefully implemented for the welfare of our guests.

Come and relish a great meal at My Govindas with your family and friends. Fully focused on our core values, we strive to give you an amazing and unforgettable experience.

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Staying Young & Healthy

We hope you all must be waiting eagerly to see our next blog. Well, we have a very interesting topic to share. Today we will be sharing important tips on staying healthy and young.

Simple basic steps followed in our day-to-day life can help us remain healthy and energetic:

1. The most important thing to stay healthy and young is to drink plenty of water. 2. Try being as happy as you can be, because a good mood helps you keep healthy. It helps you get a shining glow on your face making you look young. 3. The sleep of eight hours is a must. Getting good sleep helps you improve your memory, sharpen your attention, make you less stressed and potentially even live longer. 4. Exercise is a must, cardio helps us keep ourselves fit and it even helps in weight loss, increases bone density, and fend off heart diseases. 5. Avoid soft drinks, because it has sugar and makes you gain more weight and lead to diabetes, rather try drinking fresh juices as they are natural and even help you keep your body. 6. Eat as many veggies as you can, they are the best way to kill your hunger in a healthy way. They are nutritious, give essential vitamins to your body, and most importantly keep you fit and help the body fight various diseases. 7. Eat moderately, don’t eat less or over-eat and mostly your diet must include cereals, fruits, and vegetables. 8. Include nuts in your diet because they are bursting with protein, unsaturated fats, and vital fatty acids. 9. Eat a lot of broccoli, because its full of vital vitamins, folate, and fiber. Having a vegetarian diet is the best way to keep yourself fit, active, and glowing. 10. Don't just go on dieting as that has factual results of leading to weight gain in many cases, rather opt for a healthier lifestyle. Eating the right food at the right time is a key ingredient for good health.

We are sure you have always thought about having a healthy and fit lifestyle. Implementing the above-mentioned tips in your daily life can help improve health drastically.

At My Govindas we always stand firm on providing healthy delicious food. Eat right at My Govindas and stay healthy and energetic. A healthy lifestyle is a choice and we are sure you will make the right one!

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Oil free food - a key for a fit and young life!

Oil-free cooking, a unique and revolutionary technique making it possible to prepare great tasting food without the use of cooking oil. Ask any dietitian, the one thing that will be standard, and in fact a mandatory practice is to lead an oil-free eating habit for better health.

For us, serving food to our customers is not just about business but about doing something valuable and responsible towards the healthy well-being of all, hence we at My Govindas stand apart from any other restaurant to make that into reality.

Our key focus is on serving:

Pure Sattvic food (The revered Bhagavad Gita says that a sattvic diet is good for one's physical, mental and spiritual well-being)

Oil-free food (The ideal solution to stay young, fit, healthy and avoid diseases)

A unique dining-out experience to nurture good health.

Here let us shed some light on oil-free food commonly also known as plant-based recipes which is one of the cornerstones to succeeding in a healthy lifestyle. An oil-free diet has benefits that will definitely address each one of your issues for instance:

An Oil-free diet will help you reduce unwanted weight keeping you fit, healthy, and disease-free.

A tablespoon of oil contains 120 calories, well and the most debated thing is, are some oils healthy? In some cases it contains healthy fats which you can procure through high-fat proteins but apart from that all the oils are so processed that nearly all benefits are stripped away.

c. The major drawback to not following the oil-free diet was the scrumptious taste that always had you hooked, but that's what we have changed and revolutionized for any food lover. With our especially scrutinized combination of the perfect flavors, our oil-free range promises to give you the same great taste, yet completely free from cooking oil. Now, You needn’t feel guilty about an indulging meal.

To experience the great taste of our oil-free delicacies and gain the health benefits that come along, please visit us or call us on 04 3960088 to place your order. Looking forward to serving you soon.

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Fresh Juice At My Govindas Restaurant

Do you love fresh juices? I guess most of us love them because juices are tasty, refreshing, and healthy.

Drinking juices is time saving and juices are the simplest way to give our body its required nutrition.

In our day-to-day life we run short of time to give our body the required nutrition, so a good way is to add on juices to our diet.

Let us tell you some of the important benefits of juices:

1) The best part about juices is that our body easily digests liquid and instantly provides a good deal of nutritional value.

2) Juices contain essential vitamins and minerals which help our body promote healthy digestion.

3) Orange juice contains Vitamin B and Vitamin C. They help boost the immune system of the body.

4) Sweet lime juice helps in solving respiratory problems, helps in maintaining optimum weight, and also helps indigestion.

5) Watermelon juice helps you hydrate, helps in the prevention of cancer, improves heart health, and helps in relieving muscle soreness.

6) Juices are the ideal way to aid recovery from illness.

7) Different juices provide different types of nutrients like vitamin a, vitamin c and vitamin e.

8) Juices provide essential minerals, such as iron, copper, potassium, sodium, and iodine.

If you find it hard to eat healthily and are always on the go then juices are a great option for you. Drinking at least one glass of hundred percent fresh juice is a great way for one to get the RDI (Recommended daily intake) of key essentials.

With so many health benefits from juices, why not add them to your daily diet?

We at Govinda's have a wide variety of refreshing juices. Our juices are fresh and healthy. Visit us for some of the finest juices and cocktails. They are perfect add-ons to a healthy sattvic diet.

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Being a vegan in Dubai is super easy with MY GOVINDAS!

Being a vegan in Dubai is super easy with MYGOVINDAS! Get vegan home delivery in Dubai.

For the health-conscious and environmentally-concerned individual, being vegan is not only a food choice, but it is also a way of life. The vegan revolution really kicked off when people started becoming concerned about the impact of consuming meat and animal products. But for many, the transition to veganism is not so easy. People often complain about the lack of vegan options in a particular city or region and eventually ditch off their vegan diet regimen. Fortunately, if you are in Dubai and are a proponent of a vegan diet, it cannot be easier.

At MYGOVINDAS, we have adopted sattvic cuisine as our way of preparing and presenting delectable dishes. Sattvic, being the purest form of diet is prepared only from fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, plant products, whole grains, etc. Health being our main focus, we also provide Vegan options for our guests.

Why Being Vegan Matters?

We live in a world that is increasingly being overcrowded because of population explosion. There is a dearth of resources. In such a scenario, it is ideal to be wise and use everything efficiently. According to various scientific studies, it is not a commonly known fact that meat production is a highly-inefficient way to feed our growing population. If we take numbers into consideration, it is observed that 13 pounds of grains are required to produce 1 pound of animal flesh.

Moreover, a vegan diet is good for health. When you adopt veganism, you are less likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, blood pressure, and other lifestyle diseases. The vegan diet is balanced to provide all the proteins, minerals, vitamins, fiber, and other nutritional requirements of the body.

Cherish veganism at the comforts of your home

If you are a resident or traveling to Dubai or are here for a long stay, being concerned about your veganism is genuine. But worry not. We are one of the finest vegan serving restaurants in Dubai that not only serve you vegan food but also promise to deliver the same at your doorstep.

If you crave a vegan delicacy but are not so eager to go outdoor, we at MYGOVINDAS can have you enjoying your vegan meal with zero effort. No more will you have to worry about sourcing ingredients, spending time in the kitchen, or straying around the streets to look for vegan restaurants. Just call us on 04 396 0088 and have your 100% vegan meal that you can cherish at home.

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Why go vegan? All the reasons that matter for your body.

Going vegan has become the trend of 2018. Be it Dubai, or any other corner of the world, all types of people from the likes of Hollywood stars, sports celebrities, celebrity chefs, and businessmen are turning vegan. At its surface, many people believe that going vegan has more to do with the ‘cultural aspects’ of coming under peer pressure or because of the constant social media message bombardment or maybe, there are just many new vegetarian restaurants in Dubai for people to try!

If you really think that a phenomenon which has the belief of several hundred million people coming from different walks of life globally is a result of a cultural ‘manipulation’ – you need to think again. Here, you will read some of the finest health benefits your body experience if you go vegan:

1. Do it to cleanse your body. Everything ultimately melts down to your behavioral instincts. When you are consuming meat, your preference is to have that tasty, oily, juicy piece of meat – not to fill up your hunger, not to stay fit but only for the sake of the taste. Mostly you will also consume other beverages and food products which are there only for the taste. No one is saying that vegan food cannot be as tasty as the meat, dairy, and poultry products – but once you go vegan, your preferences change. All of a sudden, you are focusing on all the nutrients that go into your diet because unlike meat which packs a whole lot of good and bad into one bite, you have to plan out your vegan diet to keep consuming your regular nutritional needs. Hence, health becomes a priority. In addition to this, once you go vegan, your body starts sending you to urinate more frequently – this helps your inner self to stay cleansed more often.

2. Do it to be at the best of your lean shape. You may wonder if you are hitting one of the vegetarian restaurants in Dubai instead of your gym, how will you stay lean? The fact is that if you are working out to get bulky and participate in the Olympian Body Building Championship – don’t read any further. Go to the gym, right now, and have your tank full of protein shakes! If you have a more practical outlook at life, want to live a healthy life for yourself, and focus on the fundamentals such as core strength, immunity, and longer-lasting stamina – going vegan can help you a lot. Vegetable and plantation centric food do not fill you up with unwanted carbs or processed food chemicals that are difficult to process. Instead it makes you get all the essentials and stay healthy.

3. Do it for your heart – literally. No, this is not the argument which talks about the saving of animals, or more food for the economy, or even helping the poor farmers in several corners of the world – although that is true, so is the health of your heart. Going vegan helps you stay away from cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

So you get to live a healthy, happy, fulfilling, and even tasty life or you get to fall prey to the ‘archaic animalistic instincts of the Homo Sapiens’ – the choice is yours.

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How to Stick to a Yogic Diet in the Modern, Fast-paced World?

The food we eat sets up a foundation for the nourishment of our body and mind. Time and again, studies have found out a correlation between a balanced diet, a healthy body, and a sound mind. With the help of a sattvic food one can easily keep the mind calm and the body in proper shape. You might be wondering what actually the diet of a yogi is and how to stick to it in the modern world full of sumptuous temptations.

The Diet of a Yogi: Healthy Food for Healthy Living According to the Vedic philosophy, everything in nature possesses one of the three qualities or gunas – Tamasik (Ignorance), Rajasik (Passion), or Sattvik. (Goodness). A yogic diet is considered to be Sattvik and is harmonious with nature. Such a diet includes natural and organic ingredients that enhance the clarity of the mind and keep the body light. Sattvik diet is the purest form of nourishment for the body that helps in purification of mind and maintaining a peaceful state. Ultimately, such a diet leads to true health owing to a balanced flow of energy between the mind and the body. Sattvik foods include the following: • Organic & fresh vegetables and fruits • Fresh dairy products • Unsalted nuts and seeds • Whole grains • Legumes • Mild spices including basil, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, fresh ginger, and turmeric • Herbs like tulsi and rose

Tips for Yogic or Sattvik Living • Follow Vegetarianism If you wish to maintain a healthy and sattvic lifestyle, the first change you should make is to avoid meat and eggs. The diet of a yogi should be vegetarian. The pure-vegetarian diet offers wholesome nutrition

Make lunch the heaviest meal of your day According to Ayurveda, the digestive system is at its maximum capacity at noon every day. So, your afternoon meal should be the most important meal and should include salads, vegetables, vegan proteins, sprouts, and oil-free cooked preparations. Avoid eating heavy foods after lunch.

Create a regular eating schedule and stick to it For healthy living, you need to train your body to eat at a fixed time. As the body operates in cycles, making a schedule and sticking to it enhances the digestive function. When you have a fixed mealtime, the body anticipates calorie intake at that time every day and kick starts the digestive system to absorb nutrients in an effective way.

With the help of the above tips, you can easily transition from unhealthy eating habits to a balanced Yogic diet. For a great Sattvik dining experience in Dubai, please visit us at MYGOVINDAS. Start eating Sattvik and take the first step towards healthy living.

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You are What you Eat

When we talk of nourishment, it is often said that your thoughts are defined by the type of food you intake. No matter how active you are, if you do not make the right dietary choices, you would never be able to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy is an art that requires a deep understanding of the intrinsic quality of the food you consume. The food we consume directly nourishes the body and creates a foundation for a healthy mind and soul.

While some foods can activate the inner soul and unlock the stream of pure thoughts, most of the fast-food that we are used to just increases our lethargy. The key to healthy living is in adopting pure vegetarianism and choosing sattvic food.

The Power of Sattvik Food Sattvik food is known to be pure, natural, clean, energetic, and vital for a healthy mind, soul, and body. Such preparations are said to be the most gut-friendly foods and the body can digest them easily. Sattvik diet is a composition of organic raw and cooked seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and a lot more. A wholesome sattvic meal is not tasteless but includes six vital flavors namely, sweet, bitter, sour, salt, pungent, and astringent using fresh produce only.

When the diet is prepared using the above principles, it becomes pure, light, and propagates clarity when consumed.

The Importance of Vegetarianism Vegetarianism is a strong concept when it comes to a sattvic diet. According to ancient scriptures, every element in the universe has a guna (quality). Different foodstuffs we consume also are indifferent Gunas (qualities).

Sattvik foods are all about vegetarian ingredients that are grown, organically without harming Mother Nature. At the same time, the sattvic diet does not include meat, processed foods, and other foods that directly or indirectly are responsible for an imbalance in nature. This means the food is pure from negative gunas and a person consumes only those ingredients that are in harmony with nature.

Being a vegetarian, hence, is essential for lightness, peace, and clarity. When only harmonious gunas are transferred within, a person is sure to have only positive and constructive thoughts. This is not the case with other kinds of foodstuff.

Thus the food we intake has a direct effect on our consciousness and we become what we eat. To remain clear, focused, and pure in consciousness, the foodstuff we eat should be Sattvik i.e. in the modes of goodness.

In order to experience the impact of a sattvic diet, please dine at MYGOVINDAS. Sattvik culture is imbibed in every aspect of preparation to a presentation that will help you reinvigorate your thoughts, clear the clutter, and take the first step towards healthy living. Remember you are what you eat!