This is a reminder that we live in a polar world, and that world also exists inside of us and is reflected in our thoughts. I believe that it not only matters what we eat together, but what the next meal will be also, because the body is constantly rebuilding and repairing. So, if you have the proper nutrients one day and not the other, whos to say what the effects are. We are again reminded of Solomons words Theres time for everything. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian mind-body-spirit well-being practice based on balancing the three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. The doshas are energies believed to govern all physical and mental processes, and according to Ayurvedic practitioners, strongly affect an individual’s blueprint for health and fulfillment. The energy of each dosha changes in direct response to our actions. And one of the quickest ways to unbalance this energy, and become unwell, is to eat foods in the wrong combination. For instance, fruit contains simple sugars that require little digestion. For that reason Ayurveda advises that fruit shouldn’t be eaten with foods rich in fat, protein or starch that take a longer time to digest. If you eat a piece of melon wrapped in prosciutto, the meat requires digestive enzymes that keep it in your stomach longer. The fermentation of the fruit can cause stomach upset. Here are some specific food combinations, typical of the American diet, which you may want to avoid. See if you can remedy your digestive ills by following these Ayurvedic recommendations: Avoid cereal with milk and a glass of orange juice: Don’t eat bananas with milk: Avoid yogurt and fruit: Don’t put tomato sauce or cheese on your pasta: Do not combine beans and cheese: No beverages while you eat: Ayurveda also recommends getting your gastric juices flowing before you begin your meal. To do that, take a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice and a couple of pinches of salt. This activates the salivary glands, producing the necessary enzymes to break down food for easier digestion and better absorption of nutrients. Your state of mind when you eat is just as important as what you eat. If you are anxious, that knot in your stomach won’t welcome the food you send its way. Make your meals calm and enjoyable, and hopefully, your after-meal experience will be as well.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:12:51 +0000
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