Food is medicine

The food that we eat daily has a very important role in our life of who we are. In Ayurveda, our food is divided into 3 gunas, means categories. First is Satvik, which is light, fresh, pure and cooked with lot of love. This food brings in energy to the body and calmness to the mind. Then the second is Rajasik, which is spicy, oily and stimulating. This brings restlessness and also disturbs the energy of the body. Problems like constipation and acidity are a result of such foods. Then the third one, the lowest form of food is Tamasik, which is stale, processed food. This food brings lethargy and heaviness and also ample health problems.

In our daily lives, commonly we are eating the Rajasik food that makes us anxious. Last week I spent a few days at a spiritual retreat and all the meals were Satvik meals. Very simple food, but nutritious and also very tasty. Even after eating a full thali, I had a pleasant sleep and felt so good in my body and mind. Satvik food is anti-inflammatory and gives complete nutrition without making us feel heavy and bloated, and it feels good in the mind also.

To be honest, on a daily basis I am unable to eat this healthy food, but I do it often. When I eat this type of food, I do not feel stuffed, rather I feel satisfied and good within.

This is the type of meal that is served at the retreat. I wish I had someone at home, who would prepare such meals for me on daily basis :-)

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