Diet and Preparation

KMO welcomes Matthew J. Pallamary, author of Land Without Evil, back to the program to talk about the preparations one can make prior to departure in order to get the most from one's ayahuasca experiences.

Here is a list of dietary 'do's and 'don't's from Ayahuascero Javier Arevelo Shahuano, who will preside over the Temple of the Way of Light program that the C-Realm listeners can attend prior to the 4th Annual International Amazonian Shamanism Conference:

List of foods used at the Temple of the Way of Light

Chicken (free range)
Game
Fish (only certain fish are allowed)
Potatoes
Eggs
Oats
Salads (standard and more exotic Amazonian)
Herbal teas
Spaghetti / pasta
Rice
Quinoa
Tapioca
Apples
Advocados
Tomatoes
Beetroot
Bananas
Green Plantain (grilled, roasted or boiled)
Carrots
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Yucca
Manioc
Onions
Garlic
Wholemeal bread
Coconuts and coconut milk
Olive oil is used sparingly in the cooking

List of foods not allowed when working with Ayahuasca / on a medicinal plant dieta

No sugar
No salt
No alcohol
No pork
No red meat
No vegetable / sunflower oils
No sweets / chocolate
No vinegar
No condiments / seasoning
No spices
No chilli / hot peppers
No ginger
No fermented foods (soy / tofu, etc)
No ice / ice cold drinks
No caffeine
No cheese
No pickled foods
No canned foods

Additional restrictions

No sexual activities
Avoidance of man made / synthetic soaps, perfumes, toiletries, etc
No prescription drugs (please contact us with more information if you are currently taking any medication / anti-depressants / antibiotics)
If female participants are menstruating, then they will not be able to partake in the Ayahuasca ceremony
Ayahuasca is not compatible with pregancy