In Sanskrit, Anna (अन्न) means food is known as पूर्णब्रह्म (Purna Brahma) means Absoulte Bramhan. Food is also called as महाभैषज्य (Maha Bhaishajya) which means great medicine. Food we consume is the form of the divine, we should consume it with mindfulness, gratitude and respect. A healthy, pure, organic and balanced diet can increase your life expectancy.
How can we improve your lifestyle with food?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with food means choosing a balanced diet based on your age, gender, and activity etc. Consulting a dietitian is the best way to receive a personalized diet structure especially for those who have chronic disease, obesity or any other health disorder.
Healthy and home-cooked meals:
Reduce your consumption of ultra-processed, surgery drinks and packaged foods. Healthy and home-cooked meals can significantly boost your health. Also what you eat and how much you eat is important for a healthy lifestyle.
Choose pesticide free and organic food:
We can choose organic or pesticide free food. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables. Seasonal vegetables and fruits are also important. All season items are picked early and often artificially ripened as result they may taste bland.
Cook your meal with a happy mind:
It is said that the state of mind is absorbed by the food while cooking. A person who is cooking food for you, his or her emotions can affect the meal. Negative emotions like hate and anger can negatively impact the energy of the food. Similarly a person who is cooking food with positive emotions like care and love, will pass the positive energy to food.
Mindful eating:
Mindful eating is a practice that means focusing on food you consume without any distractions. It prevents overeating and improves digestion. Aligning meal times with natural daylight.
Gratitude for food:
Showing gratitude for your food is also an important factor. It releases dopamine and serotonin which eventually help the body relax and make digestion easy.
Healthy eating is not just a diet, It’s a healthy lifestyle!