From communist Bulgaria to Vrindavan, and finally to New York City, Divya Alter’s life is a rare confluence of spirituality, healing, and entrepreneurship. Founder of…
View More “Food Is Not Just Nutrition, It Is Medicine”: Divya Alter on Ayurveda, Faith, and Building Divya’s Kitchen in New York“Food Is Not Just Nutrition, It Is Medicine”: Divya Alter on Ayurveda, Faith, and Building Divya’s Kitchen in New York
By TNI Team December 23, 2025
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