5 Ayurvedic Food Habits for Gut Health
INTRODUCTION
Hello my dear Friends, How are you ? Hope you all are well ,Fit amd Fine with your family.Dear Friends,In this post here I am going to discuss about Ayurvedic Food Habits for your Gut Health. Do you know about ayurveda? Our Ayurveda is very ancient,Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that began in India over 5000 thousand years ago. Ayurveda is a sanskrit word. It is combined with two sanskrit words these are "AYUR" and "VEDA" The word "AYUR" means LIFE and the word "VEDA" means KNOWLEDGE or SCIENCE so,the complete meaning of Ayurveda is "Science of Life"
ABOUT
Our ancient Ayurveda says that,Our Health is a balance between the body, mind and spirit. It teaches us that every person has a unique constitution,which called a "DOSHA" These are VATA DOSHA,PITTA DOSHA or KAPHA. Every person has all three Doshas but normally one or two are stronger,which creates your unique body type personality.Here VATA is representing air and space, It id responsible for Bodies movement and flexibility.Here Pitta represents fire and water.It is responsible for Digestion and metabolism.Here Kapha represents earth and water.It is responsible for strength and Stability
Friends do you know that when all the doshas are in balance, a person stays healthy but if these Doshas become Imbalanced illness will occur.
so we can say that AYURVEDA is a Holistic system that fully helps people to live a long, Healthy and natural life by keepin the body , Mind and Soul in peace with nature.
Do You Know What Is Gut Health ?
A Gut Health means a good functioning and a proper balance of your digestive system, but do you know gut is where food is broken down,all nutrients are absorbed and waste is removed from the body. In your GUT there are trillions of good bacteria,It is also called gut microbiota or Gut Flora,these good bacteria helps in digesting your food and helps in making vitamins,also fight with harmful germs, and keeping your immune system strong. If the gut is healthy,digestion is smooth,you feel energetic all the day and your body absorbs nutrients very well, But if in case the gut become unhealthy due to poor diet,stress or infection,it can cause various problems like BLOATING, GAS,CONSTIPATION,and FATIGUE or even mood changes. so a healthy gut play a very important role in human body because it is the balance of good bacteria and proper digestion that keeps your whole body healthy from your stomach to your mind.
According to Ayurveda
According to our Ayurveda for the overall well-being a healthy gut plays an important role and it is guided by the main concept of AGNI or DIGESTIVE FIRE and its goal is to strengthen this digestive fire by conscious eating habits and nourishing your foods,so it is very important to understand the food habit for your healthy gut health.
Here are Five Ayurvedic Food Habits for Gut Health
1. Eat According to Your Body Type (Dosha)
In Ayurveda, every individual person is born with a unique body constitution,this is known as PRAKRITI and it is made up of three vital Energies or Doshas- VATA, PITTA, and KAPHA. In your body all physical and mental processes are govern by these Doshas, in this process your digestion is also including.To maintain balance in your body and to promotes a healthy gut,eating according to your dominant doshas are very helpful.
VATA DOSHA ( Air + Space)
Vata dosha,which is made of space and air elements,tends to be cold,light and dry.People with dominant vata are often experience bloating,gas and constipation if they eat raw and cold foods. To balance vata our Ayurveda recommends warm ,moist and specially grounding meals like stews,soups,cooked vegetables,rice and ghee.
PITTA DOSHA (Fire + Water)
PITTA dosha composed of fire and water,it controls metabolism and digestion but can easily overheat,leading to acidity,heartburn ,or ulcers.To control Pitta dosha one should include calming and cooling foods like milk ,coconut water, milk, fresh fruits. and avoid spicy food,oily or sour dishes.
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KAPHA DOSHA ( Earth + Water)
This KAPHA DOSHA is formed from Earth and Water elements,it is heavy, stable, and slow.Excess kapha can cause sluggish digestion,weight gain, and mucus buildup.To make a balance in it our ayurveda suggests light,warm and dry foods like steamed vegetables,lentils and spices such as ginger,black pepper and turmeric.you should eat according to your doshas it ensures that the agni remains strong,and the nutrients are absorbed properly and toxins do not accumulate in the gut,and by this you can support your overall digestive and immune health.
2. Eat Fresh Warm and Cooked Meals
Ayurveda says that eating fresh,warm and cooked meals is one of the most important habit for maintaining a healthy gut.Freshly prepared food give us life energy which nourishes both the body and mind.As warm and cooked foods are gentle on the digestive system and very helpful to strengthen the agni means your digestive fire,It making easier for the body to break down and absorb nutrients.In opposite way stale,cold,or processed foods are considered heavy and dull ,which can weaken agni and this lead to the accumulation of toxins in the digestive tract.Warm foods like khichdi,porridges,warm soups,or lightly cooked vegetables soothe the stomach,pramote good digestion and prevent from gastic and bloating.Ayurveda says eating leftovers or refrigerated foods is not a good habit as they lose their vitality and create imbalance in the doshas,especially in VATA and KAPHA. To get the natural flow of digestion it is necessary to eat fresh home made foods at a regular times,It keeps the digestive rhythm stable and supports the natural flow of digestion
3.Eat Mindfully and in a Calm Environment - Eating Mindfully and in a calm environment is a key Ayurvedic habit as it supports healthy digestion and a balanced mind. Your mind plays an important role, because when you eat in a peaceful sitting you can free from distractions like television,phones,or stressful thought. Ayurveda teaches that digestion begins in the mind.When you are calm and attentive that time your brains signal the body to relese the right digestive enzymes,allowing food to be broken down efficiently. Sitting down comfortably,eating slowly,and chewing food thoroughly helps the stomach,process meals with ease and prevents issues like bloating or indigestion.Overeating or rushing through meals can overwhelm the agni.so we can say that a mindful eating harmonizes the body and mind,strengthens digestion and aslo enhance the overall flow of energy and well being.
4.Add Digestive Spices and Herbs in Daily Meals - It is a very good and essential habit to add digestive spices and herbs in your daily meals for maintaining your gut healthy. Ayurveda says that adding some natural spices not only add flavor but also act as powerful healers that strengthen the AGNI (Digestive Fire),and also prevent your body from the buildup of AMA (Harmful Toxins).There are so many spices such as cumin, ginger, fennel, coriander, turmeric, carom seeds(ajwain),these are helpfull in our digestion, absorption and elimination even these spices are playing an important role in your digestion.
For Example
Ginger - Ginger helps to warm the stomach and stimulates enzyme production and it helps to reduce gas and nausea.
Cumin Seeds and Fennel Seeds- Cumin Seeds and Fennel Seeds helps for smooth Digestion,it also helps to relieve bloating and helps to calm your acidity.Warm cumin, fennel and coriander teas are good to aid digestion naturally.
Turmeric - Turmeric helps to purify the digestive tract and also helps to reduces inflammation.
Ajwain - Ajwain is very good for relieving indigestion and heavyness after having heavy meals.It is also known for relieving indigestion.
If you add these spices in your daily meals,these are helpfull in balancing all three DOSHAS ( VATA, PITTA,and KAPHA),and these are also helpful in promoting healthy metabolism and cleansing the intestinal tract.If You Regularly add these spices in your daily meals it keeps your gut healthy and prevents constipation or acidity,your digestive system remains more active and strong and free from toxins.These all spices are good for your healthy digestion and for healthy gut.
5. Drink Water in the Right Way
As you all know that water is so much important for our life.People can not live without water.In Ayurveda,the water you drink is as important as the quality of the water itself.To maintain a strong Agni Drinking water in the right way is very helpful.Water maintain a strong Agni and support your healthy digestion and making it a key habit for gut health.Ayurveda advises us that shipping warm or room temperature water throughout the day instead of cold or chilled drinking water,as cold or chilled water weaken Agni and slow down the Digestive process,but on the other hand warm water helps in breaking down food, flushing out toxins and helping in better nutrient absorption.It is also very helpful in keeping digestive tract lubricated, preventing constipation and bloating,.
For Example
Drinking a Glass of Warm Water - If you drink a glass of warm water in the morning time it helps to cleanse the stomach and stimulate bowel movement and it prepares your body for the whole day.During meals time a small sip of water can assist in digestion,but drinking large amounts of water while eating may dilute digestive juices and hinder the digestive process.Ayurveda encourages mindful hydration so, drinking only when thirsty and avoiding gulping down water too quickly.
If you drink water in the right way or drinking water mindfully it helps to stay body hydrated first and helps to remove toxins and maintain gut strong and healthy.
So,at last I can say that, by following these 5 Ayurvedic food habits you can improve your gut health,and dear friends your gut health is very important because it maintain our overall health and well beings so always keep in mind these habits and stay healthy fit and fine.
