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Foods that we eat & our Mood

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Tip NO : 76

Food

In Pancha Bhootham fifth element is earth or prithvi /
Bhoomi. Our food we eat represents earth element in the
lives of men.
Eating food in excess quantity or undereating, both are
not good for our body. That's the rule followed by the
nature.
Eating the desired food in optimum quantity in controlled
manner is important for the body to assimilate and
utilise the other four elements in a proper way.
So the change in one element, either in less or excess
quantity will lead to imbalances and disease.

Most of the people are under the impression that by eating
more food one can become very healthy. But it only will lead
to some other disease. Excess food also will reduce our life
span.

Tip NO : 77

General rules about
diet

What should be our general policy about the food we eat?
Give minimum 3-4 hrs of complete rest to your digestive
system
Try to reduce those food items which are difficult to get
digested
Eat only one major meal per day
Do not eat any food as fillers during eating interval
Thoroughly chew the food you eat
Do not eat when you are mentally distressed
Do not eat to satisfy your taste buds
Reduce beverages, packed food,fatty and fried food
items
Fill 2/3rd of your stomach with equal potion of food
and water.
In your food include fruits and vegetables in plenty.

Tip NO : 82

Foods that we eat

Eating the right kind of food is important in achieving a
healthy balance in our body and mind.
In yogic literature, foods are classified in to sattvic
(pure), Tamasic (Stale) and Rajasic (Stimulating).
Foods that are beneficial to us are said to be Sattvic.
These foods form an ideal diet, keeping the body
nourished while being easy to digest. They create new
ener , clarity and a clear, calm mind, enabling us to use
all our mental, physical, and spiritual abilities. Sattvic
foods include cereal, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk,
butter, nuts, seeds, lentils, rice, grains and honey.

Impure foods that can upset our physical or emotional
balance belongs to the other groups

Some Guidelines regarding foods

Eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible.
Cooking vegetables destroys vitamins so we should try to
eat some raw vegetables everyday.
Whole grain products are a must. They contain much
needed fiber that keeps our metabolism functioning at an
optimal level.
Hydration is key to a healthy body and mind, so drink
water
Strictly avoid processed foods
Respect the food and ourself.
Practice "Mindful eating", not "stomach full eating".

Tip NO : 83

Mood and Food

The relationship between food and brain works in
both directions.

Our brain is always "on". It works hard 24/7, even
while we sleep. It takes care of every function in our
body. So brain requires constant supply of premium fuel.
But that fuel comes from what we eat. So what we eat
affects our brain function, our thoughts and ultimately
our mood.
Eating high quality, plant based foods (sattvic) that
contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative
stress.
But if we ingest junk foods and refined or processed
foods it badly affects the brain and other organ
systems. 
Modern Science too says that there are many
consequences and correlations between what we eat and
how we feel and how you ultimately behave.
"A very large body of evidence now exists that suggests
diet is as important to mental health as it is to physical
health"

Tip NO : 83

Mood and Food

The relationship between food and brain works in
both directions.

Our brain is always "on". It works hard 24/7, even
while we sleep. It takes care of every function in our
body. So brain requires constant supply of premium fuel.
But that fuel comes from what we eat. So what we eat
affects our brain function, our thoughts and ultimately
our mood.
Eating high quality, plant based foods (sattvic) that
contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative
stress.
But if we ingest junk foods and refined or processed
foods it badly affects the brain and other organ
systems. 
Modern Science too says that there are many
consequences and correlations between what we eat and
how we feel and how you ultimately behave.
"A very large body of evidence now exists that suggests
diet is as important to mental health as it is to physical
health"

Tip NO : 84

How food we eat
make us feel good

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter , which is a feel good
hormone in our body. It regulate sleep, appetite,mood and
inhibits pain. 95% of serotonin is produced not in the brain,
but in our gastrointestinal tract !

The functions of neurons producing this hormone is
influenced by billions of"Good Bacteria" in the
intestinal microbiome.
So a clean diet is essential for the growth of these
bacteria and normal functioning of our body. If we
follow unhealthy food and food habits growth of good
bacteria will be affected and will lead to the growth of
bad bacteria and intestinal disbiosis.
This will result in less production of serotonin, more
inflammation, hampered digestion, altered intestinal
wall permeability and absorption of toxins into the
system.
So if we can "go clean", following a plant based
balanced diet, we will not believe how much better we
can feel both physically and emotionally.

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