Are You Eating Right?

Eating right means eating the right things, at the right time, and in the right proportions. Ayurveda also highlights the importance of eating freshly cooked food, eating what is seasonal, what grows locally as well as keeping in mind your genetic disposition—eat what your ancestors have been eating; your body is genetically tuned to digest that food.Drink water when thirsty, eat when hungry. Listen to your body, don’t go by numbers—be it time or litres!Check if your meal plate has a big portion of protein, followed by fibre and a bit of carbs.Make sure you eat a variety of proteins. Legumes, pulses, paneer, tofu etc. are all rich in protein.Cook your own meals as much as possible. And choose to eat at home atleast 90% of the time.If you have to eat outside, choose healthy food that is rich in protein and has less of carbs and fat.Tea doesn't need to be accompanied by biscuits or toasts. If that's your habit, sacrifice tea, so that you automatically stop the unhealthy accompaniments.Try to eat freshly cooked food as far as possible. Avoid frozen and refrigerated food.Eat fruits by themselves and not with other foods. Avoid mixing acidic and non-acidic foods. Fruits are cold foods; eat them while the Sun is high.Added sugar in any form—refined white sugar, jaggery etc.—is making you sick in the long term. Skipping or at least reducing that would be your first and basic step to improving health.Finishing dinner before 7 pm aids digestion, and promotes sound sleep..(The suggestions are based on personal experiences and studies. Before making any dietary changes, consult a professional.)

Are You Eating Right?

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