THE ROYAL, CARNAL AND NOBLE FOOD WITH AROMATHERAPY
A well-balanced diet contains sufficient protein, carbohydrates, fats, salts and minerals. It is held in the Yoga discipline that ” as you eat, so you become,”. This is because the kind and quality of food affect the physical as well as mental conditions of the individual. In Yoga, all foods have been divided into three categories- Rajasi (Royal), Tamasi (Carnal) and Satvik (Noble). The Rajasi food comprises a variety of dishes. This food includes fried, roasted and heavy stuff, which is undesirable for
good health. A slight intake of these types should be sufficient to titillate the palate. A small quantity of strongly spiced bitter or sour food (Tamasik) should also form part of the diet, which should primarily be made easily digestible, nourishing, and freshly prepared food which classifies the noble or Satvik food. Your food must give you a variety of all six types of taste—sweet, salty, astringent, bitter, sour and biting. However, it is not only the quantity or quality of the food but your way of eating which is also very important. Whatever food you eat, masticate thoroughly and allow the saliva to reduce the eaten morsel to a mere pulp before gulping it down. Always eat 75 to 80% of your total capacity and leave enough room for the movement of gas/ liquid etc., to help the system digest the eaten food quickly. Drinking water with food should be forgotten. Drink water always half an hour before and half an hour after your having food. Drink enough water between your meals but not with it.
For your help, we are giving below some guidelines following which you shall remain healthy. Adherence to them will keep diseases and disorders at bay and enhance your healthy life age.
• The food we eat helps build the blood cells, nerves, bones and muscles in our body. It has been proved scientifically that highly processed food high in protein, fat, salt and sugar leads to health problems. Nutritious food (balanced, wholesome diet, moderate exercises, drinking enough water, 8/10 gl, asses (3 litres) of water, enjoying fresh air and sunshine, resting adequately daily) will ensure a healthy body and mind.
• Detoxify the system entirely by fasting 2 to 4 days every three months with liquids, preferably fresh lemon water with honey, 4-5 times daily. Follow it up with an all-fruit course for 5 to 7 days and then resort to a regular diet. Cautiously and gradually. Take an enema on the days of fasting immediately after taking the mud pack for 15-20 minutes. Also, take an abdominal bag at night.
• Abdoment must be kept cool and soft always. All liquid intake should be as close to the body temperature as possible. Take a mud pack, hip bath, enema and oil massage intermittently.
• Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water on rising every morning.
• Dental health plays a vital role in curing a troubled abdomen. An unhealthy core is a sick gut responsible for most diseases.
• Use honey and molasses instead of sugar. Use a lot of garlic and some ginger if they suit. Take maximum roughage/fibre.
• Avoid non-vegetarian, concentrated, stimulating, intoxicating and gas-forming foods.
• Ideal time for lunch is 10 a.m., and for dinner, 7 p.m. May take some fruits (one variety only) around 2 p.m. Take only two meals daily and satisfy 80% of your hunger or appetite. Do not eat if not hungry or in a lousy mood/anger or at odd hours.
• Shun smoking, tea, coffee, alcohol, Zarda, Pan-masala, soft drinks and drugs.
• Going for brisk walks and Yoga for 30 to 60 minutes daily is necessary.
• Wash vegetables and fruits properly under running water, scrubbing with a brush before cutting, as they contain pesticides and contaminants. If any germs are suspected, wash them in water with a diluted solution of potassium permanganate.
• Ensure good digestion, sound sleep, good appetite and evacuation of bladder and bowels regularly and naturally.
• Tension is very harmful, as it causes flatulence, constipation, irritability, and liver and heart problems. Hence, change the way of living. Do not work for long hours. Do Shavasana and enjoy a minimum of 7 sound periods of sleep daily.
• Always use polyunsaturated oil and reduce salt and sugar intake to the minimum possible level.
• After lunch, rest a while, and walking a mile after dinner is a wise old recommendation. Relax in Vajrasana for 10-15 minutes after the meal.
• Take very bland but nutritious food, which includes fruits, skimmed milk and yoghurt (curd).
• For healthy conditions, 80 per cent of alkaline foods to 20 per cent alkaline diet is needed for health conditions. Alkaline food and drink purify the blood. Refined and processed foods acidify and pollute the blood and cells.
Select your food from the following:
ACID-PRODUCING FOODS
All fresh foods, fish, pulses, white bread, polished rice, white flour, nuts, confectionery, sweets, coffee, tea, alcohol, boiled buffalo milk, fried foods, concentrated foods, hydrogenated stuff, beans, onions, peanuts, tomatoes, jam and all preservatives, pickles, unripe fruits, refined stuff, grapes and high protein foods.
ALKALI PRODUCING FOODS
All kinds of vegetables, potatoes, fresh fruits, buttermilk, fresh lemon, coconuts, figs, dates, almonds, loquats, skimmed milk, yoghurt, molasses, sweet oranges, dry fruits, sprouts, whole flour/unpolished rice and honey.