Open-air dining at Softouch Ayurveda Village, Kerala

Food as Medicine

Ayurvedic diet & cuisine

Personalised, Dosha-labelled vegetarian meals — many ingredients grown on our own organic farm — prescribed by your doctor to support your treatment.

In Ayurveda, we believe that food is the first medicine. A treatment can only be effective if the body is nourished correctly. At Softouch, our kitchen works in perfect harmony with our clinic to ensure that every meal supports your healing process with fresh, organic ingredients.

Personalized Nutrition for Your Dosha

After your initial consultation, our Doctors prescribe a nutrition plan tailored to balance your specific Dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha). Whether you are here for weight management or rejuvenation, our chefs prepare meals that follow the protocols while ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

Farm-to-Table Organic Freshness

We believe in the power of purity. Situated on an 18-acre estate, we source many of our vegetables, herbs, and fruits directly from our own organic gardens. This "Sattvic" approach ensures that your food is free from chemicals and rich in Prana (life energy), delivered from our soil to your plate within hours of harvest.

Personalised Diet customised by Ayurveda Doctor

At our health retreat, we offer personalised Ayurvedic diets and natural medicines to ensure optimal results during your stay. Our Doctor consults with you to prepare a detailed diet plan which is followed closely by our experienced culinary team. Our menu is categorized into – Vatha, Pitha, and Kapha, using farm-fresh ingredients and foods that aid in healing.

Recommended Diet — Vegetarian as per Ayurveda

Ayurveda recommends a pure vegetarian diet for all and emphasizes the importance of natural purity. The Ayurvedic diet is based on the ancient traditional mode of food habits and focuses on the six important tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. A holistic approach to diet and food is taken, with agni or digestive fire being a significant concept in Ayurveda. Ayurveda considers agni as the source of life and emphasizes the need to maintain a healthy digestive fire to reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases.

Weekly Cooking Class & Staying Organic

To help you sustain a healthy lifestyle after you leave, we offer weekly interactive cooking sessions. Learn how to use Ayurvedic spices and preparation methods so you can bring the taste and health benefits of Kerala back to your own kitchen. We take pride in using fresh produce from our farm to craft portions of your meals. Nearly all fruits, including Banana, Mango, Jackfruit, Rambutan, and Lychee, are freshly harvested from our farm.