In the ayurvedic therapy food is considered a medicament, with the condition that food must be home cooked and be suitable for the eaters dosha.
Ayurveda has a set of basic rules that aren’t that far way form what the western medics claim to be the right diet for a healthy life. So there is nothing to stop you from following the basic rules of the ayurvedic diet. And the rules are:
- – never eat when you are angry, upset or tired
- -wash your hands and face before eating
- -eat more at home than at the restaurant because the home cooked meals with love is mote nourishing than the food sold for a profit
- -when possible eat in the company of dear friends who have a relaxing presence for you
- -pick a quiet, pleasant and clean place to eat
- -don’t drink cold water or milk while eating because only warm water helps your digestion
- -eat at every meal a quantity of food that would fit exactly in your hands while they are together
- -choose to eat fresh fruits and vegetables
- -clean your teeth after every meal and try to go out for a short walk
- -try to avoid sexual intercourse, studying or sleeping for two hours after eating
- -watching television while eating or after you have eaten will slow down your digestion
For specific ayurvedic diet information related to the different ayurvedic types you can:
- -Read about the Vata ayurvedic diet
- -Read about the Pitta ayurvedic diet
- -Read about the Kapha ayurvedic diet
April 9, 2009
Diets & Nutrition