Consuming warm food increases taste and stimulates secretion of digestive enzymes.Helps in quick digestion
CONSUME UNCTUOUS FOOD
It causes downward movement of VataIt promotes body strength.It strengthen sense organs.
PROPER QUANTITY OF FOOD
Divide your stomach into 3 parts Fill 1/3rd of it with solid food1/3rd with Liquids1/3rd should be left empty for proper digestion
CONSUME NEXT MEAL AFTER DIGESTION OF NEXT MEAL
It will maintain the doshas.It helps heart to function properly.It promotes good life without harming other tissues.It stimulates metabolism
AVOID INCOMPATIBLE FOODS
Some examples for incompatible foods are:Milk + sour foodsMilk + FishHoney and ghee in equal quantity
Consume Food At Proper Place With All Accessories.
Mind plays an important role while consuming foodPleasant mind will lead to proper digestion of food
DONT EAT IN A HURRY
In this fast paced life everyone is in a hurry.Ayurveda contradicts eating in a hurry becauseOne can't perceive the Taste of the food hence reducing stimulus to release digestive enzymes.
DONT EAT FOOD TOO SLOWLY
Eating food too slowly leads to:One never feels content .Leads to overeating.Food Becomes cold hence delaying the metabolism
EAT WITH CONCENTRATION
In this Era of Technology we never pay attention while eating food Food should be taken without talking and laughing with complete attention and gratitude.
KNOW YOURSELF AND EAT
Knowing ones 'Prakriti' before eating is very important to maintain ones healthEat what suits you best and locally available food