Mindful Eating

Foundations of Ayurveda Module 6: Ayurveda and Food
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Good nutrition goes beyond the food that we eat, it takes into consideration the manner in which we are eating as well as the state that the food is in. Therefore Aveda considers factors such as lifestyle, right diet, food preparation as well as the examination of metabolic function. The ru Vedic view goes beyond what you eat and explained how it is less about what we eat, but more about how our body digest what we eat. It is just as important to watch what kind of food we put into our minds as we do the food that we put into our mouth. Without overcomplicating this approach to your diet. Always remember that it starts with being mindful and present, so that you can cultivate the awareness required to observe how your mind and body are responding to everything you experience.

Food should first be chosen according to your prakruti or your natal constitution. A balanced diet consists of all six different tastes in different amounts depending on your constitution. In the case of imbalances or illness, food should be selected according to the present constitution or your book kruti. According to ru VEDA there are several key factors that affect the process of eating and digestion. These factors are your mental attitude toward eating, the environment in which you eat, the quality and the kind of food you eat, how the food is prepared, and the order in which the foods you eat, the order in which the foods are eaten in a meal. Your mental attitude towards eating, digestion and assimilation of nutrients begin with your attitude towards your food.

Do you hate it? Do you love it? Is it time consuming? Do you resent it? Do you worship it? Does it continue Your thoughts is your overall attitude towards it good, or negative, positive or neutral.

Each of these attitudes affects how your body's metabolic process responds to the food you eat. Bottom line is that we should enjoy our food. Eating is one of life's pleasures, but it is not meant to be too important or trivialize. enjoyment in a balanced sense is the best digestive a an environment in which you eat also the company with whom you eat. your surroundings while you eat are extremely important because they can either relax you or cause tension. In the same fashion.

The person you choose to eat with can relax you or stress you out. Try to make a ritual of eating one meal a day in a relaxing enjoyable environment or she share a meal with good company. The quality In kind of food you eat. A healthy diet consists of whole foods in as natural of a state as possible. When purchasing food, try to follow these guidelines. buy organic, chemical free produce meats and dairy products whenever possible.

Buy food grown locally and in season. Avoid genetically altered foods. avoid processed or refined foods. Avoid products labeled low fat. Avoid frozen and instant foods. How the food is prepared.

The best way to cook food is to use an open gas flame as it is closest to a natural fire. Electric stoves and ovens are also good ways to cook foods. microwaves should always be avoided as they destroy the life or the energy of all foods. One of the greatest factors to be aware of when preparing food is the answer. attitude of the person cooking the food. In our ubeda great attention and awareness is placed into cooking food with love.

It is believed that the product or the life force of the cook can be passed through their food and onto those who consume it. prana and its energy are what allows us to move through the bushes and connect closer to the soul. The order in which foods are eating in a meal. The order in which we eat our food is one of the most overlooked yet important factors in nutrition. According to ru VEDA different foods have different rates of digestion. Food should be eaten in order in which they are most easily digested.

If we begin our meal with a food that is difficult to digest and follow it with a food that is easy to digest, the first food will block the path of digestion for the second food. This is one of the ways that we create indigestion or improperly digested foods. Foods that take longer to digest typically have a greater ability to nourish our body and provide the feeling a feeling of stability. Here's a list of foods from easiest to digest to longest today just there in the order in which they should be consumed. Fruits usually takes six to 18 hours. leafy greens can take anywhere from 12 to 22 hours.

Root vegetables can take anywhere from 18 to 24 hours. Grains can take anywhere from 18 to 24 hours. Not soon seeds can take anywhere from 20 to 26 hours, lagoons 20 to 30 hours. Dairy 24 to 36 hours, fish and poultry 24 to 48 hours and red meat 36 to 72 hours. Note that the faster is not necessarily better because the body needs time to assimilate the nutrients within the food that you're eating. Therefore it is good to eat a variety of food with each meal.

Just make sure to eat the lighter foods first.

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