How to eat our food? The rules and Regulations - Ayurveda view.

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How should  we Eat our food?

This question has got the relevance at this period of time. In Ayurveda texts explain what should we eat,when we should eat,type of food and many more.

According to ayurveda we should eat the food in a calm and clean place,should take food in time.

 Ayurveda science suggesting two meals in a day once early in the morning and the next one should be in the evening.

And also giving the following directions to have the food.

Should not talk while eating.

Should not take faster.

Should not be very slow.

Should not sleep just after having food.

Should not walk,run ,climb steps or travel  just after food.

And also tells that,we should smell the food,we have to touch and see the food. 

By the smell itself our digestive glands secrets the saliva,by touching and seeing we can identify the food the quality,quantity, whether it is suitable for our body or not etc.

We should not eat frequently.

Should not walk while eating

Should not watch TV when eating.

We should pray before eating,should thank God for getting the food for our survival.

The quantity should be one third of our stomach volume in order to have one portion for the food,one portion for the water and one portion should be left for air.

We should chew the food very well in the mouth till it gets liquid form and the saliva will be mixed well .

 It will enhance the complete digestion and absorption of the food.

 Then we will be enjoy the food ,we should feel the taste hence we will have the satisfaction too.

When we chew the food and gives enough time in the mouth it will be better for the proper ‘dhathu parinama’.

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Diet for Pregnant Ladies..

Diet for Pregnant Ladies..

After the conception the first trimester of the pregnancy needs enough rest and nutritious food as it influence the growth of the Baby. First month due to the Nausea and Vomiting can’t take the food properly in most of the cases. Less food but should prefer very rich in Calorie value. A pregnant lady needs extra 300 Kcl per day,it can get from one glass milk,one banana and one boiled egg on daily basis.

Food should be well cooked,light and easily digestible. Can prefer more vegetables especially green leafy vegetables. Also can take different types of beans which supplements the proteins and vitamins. Should take a glass of milk in the morning and evening,if you are getting bloating or gas problem then the milk can be boil with a piece of dried ginger for some time it will help to control the problem. Fruits and gooseberry is good for anemic conditions. Drumstick leaf juice with honey can be taken if the blood pressure aggravates during pregnancy.

Another common problem during pregnancy is constipation,some time may lead to piles also. If you can take more vegetables,fruits and whole grain rice or wheat will help to reduce the difficulties. Drink plenty of thin butter milk and add more small onion along with vegetables,it will ease the condition.

Should reduce in take of salt during pregnancy and the frozen food,spicy food,oily deep fried items etc. Vegetables and fruits should wash with Luke warm water mix with salt and turmeric powder in order to remove the pesticides.

Can avoid the tea and coffee and take more tender coconut water,fruit juices,thin butter milk and rice soup also beneficial. Boiled water with roasted rice(malar) will help to reduce the nausea. Pomegranate juice also good to avoid nausea and vomiting. Pomegranate is good to avoid anemia too. Drinking water can be boil with coriander seeds.

Should avoid colored and carbonated beverages,papaya,pineapple and cabbage. Pregnant ladies should take food on time should not leave stomach empty. Can walk a few distance will be good to avoid gas trouble and constipation especially after dinner and it will promote digestion.

For getting more information contact your ayurveda physician.

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DR.T.L.XAVIER  B.A.M.S