Summary: 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
