A large portion of today's food consists of genetically modified or synthetic ingredients. While, many of the pesticides and chemicals, used to grow food are linked to a number of genetic health issues. Ayurveda believes that genetically modified or processed food is no longer 'intelligent'. Ayurveda believes our bodies have a direct link to nature, and nature in turn nurtures and protects our spiritual and physical being. Thus, our bodies can process naturally intelligent food, which consists of organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as, fresh grains. Visitors to Sri Lanka's south-west coast, famous for Ayurveda, will find Beruwala restaurants offer one a choice of fresh ingredients and ocean fresh seafood to savour; this is especially true at Ayurveda health resorts the likes of Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara.