Real food. Real . Real results.

At Culinary Veda, we bridge the gap between medical guidance and your kitchen. Our coaching blends Ayurvedic wisdom with hands-on cooking instruction, empowering you to prepare nourishing meals that support your unique health needs. We introduce new ingredients, help you cultivate sustainable cooking habits, and equip you with tools to overcome mental, time, and organizational barriers to home cooking.

Beyond recipes, we incorporate time-tested Ayurvedic lifestyle practices designed to enhance your overall quality of life—balancing body, mind, and spirit. Our approach is practical yet deeply rooted in tradition, helping you to not only cook well but live well.

We break down cooking into simple, achievable steps that build confidence over time. From meal planning to efficient ingredient prep, clients learn to transform cooking from overwhelming to manageable. With weekly goal-setting—like adding more whole grains, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and seeds—clients track progress and celebrate small wins, fostering lasting healthy habits..

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Personalized Guidance

Your healing journey is unique. We tailor everything—from food to daily habits—to your body and lifestyle.

Practical Tools

Learn how to cook, plan, and live well with hands-on support you can actually use.

Rooted in Science & Tradition

We blend the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern, evidence-based nutrition.

Sustainable Results

No fads. Just real transformation through food, ritual, and consistency.

Meet Karuna

Your Coach in the Kitchen

Karuna Diedericks is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner, culinary medicine coach, and plant-based nutrition expert who bridges the ancient healing system of Ayurveda with modern, evidence-based nutrition. Her credentials include certification from the California College of Ayurveda, culinary coaching through Harvard Medical School and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), and plant-based nutrition training with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Karuna is the founder of Culinary Veda, a platform that empowers individuals to take charge of their health through mindful eating, Ayurvedic principles, and practical cooking skills. Drawing from years of experience, she combines traditional wisdom with modern lifestyle tools to offer personalized coaching, group workshops, and holistic wellness programs.

Previously, she launched Karuna’s Kitchen, a plant-based meal service rooted in Ayurvedic nutrition, which became a trusted source of nourishing, intentional food in the Houston wellness community. Today, through Culinary Veda, she continues her mission to make Ayurvedic healing accessible and sustainable, helping others find balance, vitality, and connection through the power of food and daily ritual.

Consultations

Ayurveda Consultations with Karuna Diedericks

A personalized, holistic approach to health by combining ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern culinary medicine. Rooted in the belief that healing begins by living in harmony with your unique constitution, Karuna guides you in restoring balance through food, lifestyle, and mindful daily practices. Each consultation includes a dosha assessment, personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and supportive tools such as Ayurvedic meal planning, practical cooking skills, mindset coaching, and time-saving strategies. Whether you're looking to improve digestion, increase energy, or reduce stress, Karuna helps you turn every meal into a powerful act of healing.

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OUR CLIENTS SAY

"One of the best parts of the class was meeting new friends and learning from Karuna about how to be mindful with food — for example, not to rush and swallow, but to slow down, take time, and truly be aware of what I’m eating."

"Karuna is an experienced teacher and compassionate soul. I look forward to joining more of her classes and events. The class was organized and the food was excellent!"

“Working with Karuna has truly transformed my life. She met me exactly where I was on my wellness journey and gently guided me toward my goals, one delicious step at a time. Through her cooking classes and Ayurvedic cleanses, I never felt overwhelmed or like it was too much for my body. Everything felt doable, nourishing, and deeply supportive.”