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The act of eating is life-giving. The process of eating, according to ayurveda, is something pious and important
for the development of consciousness as well as our physical health. Healthy mind resides in a healthy body. And
therefore Vedas say that We shall regard our body as the temple of our soul and maintain its sanctity and health
by observing self-restraint and punctuality in our routine. The purpose of food is to sustain healthy and
harmonious functioning of the body system, the physical medium of our life, to enable us to perform our duties
towards God and His creation. Food is not meant to satiate the greed of our tongue or stomach.
One of the most important concepts of Ayurveda is that of the Agni, or digestive fire, in the body. It is believed
that in order to achieve optimal health, one must have a healthy, powerful Agni (digestive fire) When our
digestive ability, or agni, is strong, we create healthy tissues, eliminate waste products efficiently, and produce a
subtle essence called ojas. Ojas, which is a Sanskrit word that means strength, can be envisioned as the innermost
vital essence. According to Ayurveda, ojas is the basis for clarity of perception, physical strength, and immunity.
On the other hand, if our agni is weakened through improper eating, lack of activity, negative emotional energy
or unhealthy daily routine, our digestion will be hampered and we produce toxins that get stored in the body.
According to Ayurveda, this toxic residue, known as ama, is the root cause of disease.
An appropriate diet can not only enhance wellness but can also be used to neutralize toxins in the body.
According to the science of Ayurveda, the root cause of any disease or malfunction is the accumulation of toxic
substances (Ama, i.e. the improperly digested food particles) in the body. The toxic accumulation depletes the
cells of its oxygen and energy and promotes ill health. Ayurveda lays down extensive guidelines for a healthy
lifestyle. According to ayurveda ahara(food) is nothing but which maintains the equilibrium of body, promotes
health, preventing body from diseases.
Ayurveda gives immense importance to diet, it believes that health of a person depends on healthy digestine
system and healthy digestive system depends on healthy eating habits. Ayurveda considers 8 factors (Ashta aahar
vidhi vishesh ayatana) to be taken into consideration before consuming food.
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For example: Nature of bengal gram ( chana dal) is heaviness due its nature during digestion process
it will take more time, but green gram(moong dal) is light in nature so it will be digested little
quickly, so when a persons digestive power is poor if he takes black gram it will cause problem in
the digestive system, hence while consuming food we should see the nature of the food.
Karan (preparation)
Karan is the process to modify the natural properties of substances. This process is done in various
ways like heating, churning, boiling, frying, roasting etc. due to this process nature of the food can be
changed like the food which is light in nature can become heavier.
For e.g. we cannot consume rice as it is because of its heavy nature but once its cooked with water it
becomes light and easy to digest.
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Every food has three characteristics, ie, its taste (rasa), Potency (virya) and its post-digestive effect
(vipaka). Virudha ahara is the combination of food that has different taste, energy and post digestive
effect that confuses the system and either overloads or diminishes the agni such that the digestion is
affected. Whereas Combination of foods will help to enhance qualities of food, when two foods
combined together can produce some special effects.
Each type of food group has its own specific enzymes needed to break down that particular food, as
well as a specific time frame that will be needed to complete its digestion. When you begin the
mixing of food that possess different time and enzyme needs, confusion manifests leading to
undigested food, toxic build-up and fermentation in the gut.
Some foods take a lot longer to digest than others. If you eat slow-to-digest and fast-to-digest foods
together, the faster-digesting food will have to sit and wait for the slower one fermenting and
petrifying.
Foods may be incompatible because they create a negative reaction in the body, generate additional
water in the body (called kleda). If your digestion is strong, you feel healthy, and full of energy, it
means your body has the resources to deal with slightly more difficult food combos then having
incompatible foods rarely wont lead to much problem.Long term use of incompatible food leads to
skin disorders, Gastro intestinal Disorders, anemia, leucoderma hyperacidity impotence etc. hence
should be avoided.
Benefits of combining compatible food are improved energy levels, Better skin, Better absorption of
nutrients, Reduction of bloating and gas and more regular elimination
Food for all-Certain food articles in Ayurveda are beneficial for all types of prakritis(body
constitution).They are....
Red shali rice (rice with red colored bran) among grains
Green gram or moong dal among pulses
Directly collected rain water among waters
Cow milk among milks
Ghee from cow milk among ghee
Sesame oil among oils
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Kaal (time)
Time is with respect to disease state, season and food timings.
Time also denotes diseased state of person, when person is suffering from any ailment his digestive
power tends to diminish for e.g. Milk is avoided in acute conditions of fever.
One should consider season also while having food, because if the food which is hot in potency
consumed in summer season (grishma ruthu) and food which is cold in nature, having it in winter
season (hemant ruthu) will cause various health issues.
Agni, the digestive fire, is the strongest at noon; hence the biggest meal of the day should be eaten at
lunchtime. Meat, dairy and other heavy foods should be taken at this time only, as the dinner should
contain much lighter foods and smaller portions. As the sun goes down, so does our Agni. Our organs
get tired after a days work and hence dinner should be simple as the night fades. A late dinner can
interfere with the sleep as the body is working on burning off toxins and continues digestion.
There should be a gap of three hours between two meals as it affects digestion. At the same time, food
should be consumed within six hours of earlier food intake. Therefore ideal time to have food after 3
hours of previous meal and before the completion of 6 hours. Eating at an improper time or before
the lightness of the body felt will lead to large number of disease.
This means that you should eat 3 meals a day, at regular times, consistently each day. This way the
food is easily digested and keeps the body strong and energetic. In any case, be regular in the timings
of taking your meals; avoid eating late in the night. One of the major causes of metabolic disorders
and varieties of diseases caused thereby is that people keep watching TV and eat very late in the
night. Remember that it takes about 8 to 11 hours for proper natural digestion of food.
When we eat slowly, by properly chewing, we eat the right quantity of food. Eating slowly gives
enough time for our body to signal the right quantity of food. It also helps us feel satisfied rather than
just feeling full. Its advised that you take a 20-30 minutes break for your meals, relax and enjoy the
food you have.
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digestive acids and enzymes are sequentially released from different glands and organs.
After a meal one should attend to favorite sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and touches. By doing this the
meal is positioned well. Despicable sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and touches as well as dirty food or
excessive laughter may produce vomiting.
Donts
Wholesome food will lose its wholesomeness in the digestive tract if its eaten with a negative state of
mind. If youre upset, angry or crying, postpone eating until you feel better. According to ayurveda
food not only nourishes the body also nourishes the mind.
Avoid eating stale food. Fresh food is full of prana (life force) and nutrients. These start to diminish
soon after its cooked. By the time its a leftover, the properties have changed and its heavy for the
body to digest.Cooking every single meal may not be realistic but at least try to avoid food thats been
cooked more than 24 hours before.
Did you know that one of the worst habits to practice is to lie down after a meal? This greatly
impedes digestion by squishing the GI tract and creating a sluggish descent for the ingested food.
This in turn causes indigestion, leading to a low metabolism and toxic build-up.
Do not drink cold drinks just prior to or while eating, also don't drink large quantities of liquid
during meals. This weakens digestion.
Snacking between meals
Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated
with air. Therefore take fruit one to two hours after meal or one hour before meal.
No travelling, exercise or sexual intercourse within one hour after meal.
Avoid meals after exertion
Avoid meals when you are having no appetite.
Avoid meals when thirsty and water while hungry.
Don't suppress the appetite as it leads to body pain, anorexia, lassitude, vertigo and general debility.
Don't suppress the thirst as it leads to general debility, giddiness and heart diseases.
One should not indulge in sleep or sitting after a meal. Nor should one take liquids, expose oneself to
the sun or fire nor should one swim, travel or ride.
Eat neither too fast nor too slow. Dont rush and dont linger.
Conclusion
It is ironic how something as obvious as nutrition has become overlooked in the modern health care
system, and how in the name of convenience our fast paced society has given way to fast foods,
microwaves, quick fix medicines, and eating on the run. Fortunately, there is a growing focus in the
important role that nutrition plays in maintaining good health. In Ayurveda, Indias ancient science
of life, health and longevity, food plays a prominent role in promoting health and is therefore
considered medicine.
Cooking today is mostly aimed to make the food more delicious; different experiments are tried out
by the catering experts in this regard and new dishes and new recipes are derived. Deep fried food,
varieties of spices and arbitrary combination of foods of non-compatible natural qualities are
harmful to our health according to Ayurveda. But we dont think of it as long as the food is palatable.
The use of pre-cooked food-ingredients and the so-called fast foods should be avoided, as it has
very adverse effects on our body-system. Apart from lacking in nourishing value this type of
modern food is very likely to impair the normal functioning of our digestive system and cause
harmful mutations due to the chemicals in the preservatives, the artificial flavors and the chemically
processed cooking involved in its preparation.
Dating back over five thousand years, Ayurveda is still a highly respected form of health care in
India today. According to this holistic system, everyone has a unique constitution or prakrutian
individual combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics determined by many
factors surrounding the time of conception and birth. Disturbance of this balance due to emotional
and physical stress, trauma, improper food combination and choices, as well as seasonal and weather
changes may lead to imbalance and eventually to disease. If we understand how such factors affect
us we can take appropriate actions to minimize their effect and eliminate the causes of imbalance. In
this sense, the path toward health is always individual. There is no single approach that is right for
everyone, whether it relates to diet, lifestyle, exercise or the use of medicinal herbs.
There are many different habit
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changes you can incorporate into your lifestyle which will benefit
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There are many different habit changes you can incorporate into your lifestyle which will benefit
your health and well being. A healthy mind comes from putting healthy compatible foods into the
system so a person can function at a high level of awareness. As there are many better habits that can
be applied to our modern day lifestyles, there are also a few fundamental practices that we need to
keep so our system functions on the same level as nature. Ayurveda encourages us to take
responsibility for our health as much as possible by making appropriate changes in diet and lifestyle.
What we eat and how we live on a daily basis can be our strongest allies in restoring and
maintaining health. All other therapeutic measures will be strongly supported by this daily effort.
Happy Eating!
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