VERIFIED By Dr Smita Naram, Ayurveda Practioner, Co-Founder of Ayushakti

International Day Of Yoga 2024: Why is a balance of yoga and healthy food habits essential?

Today, we are all living a very fast-paced lifestyle. With more and more awareness, education and freedom, people are becoming ambitious and have high-achieving personalities. This has brought a lot of stress and health issues into everyone’s lives. As we celebrate International Yoga Day, let’s examine why habits like yoga, meditation, and exercise are essential in today’s life and why adding healthy food habits is becoming more critical. Yoga helps build muscle strength, adds energy, and makes day-to-day movement comfortable while adding or subtracting certain food habits. Further strengthens it. Eating healthy means having an eating pattern that includes various nutritional foods and drinks.

Here are some dietary patterns that can help you along with yoga:

1. EAT WARM FOODS: Warm meals are advised in Ayurveda for better digestion, Agni, or digestive fire, dosha balance, and stress relief. Warm meals stimulate the digestive tract, enhance nutritional absorption, and guard against digestive issues, including gas, bloating, and constipation. Eating warm foods is said to help balance the doshas, especially kapha and vata, which can become unbalanced by eating raw or cold foods.
2. GULP LOADS OF WATER: Water is at the apex of the immune system’s operation, aiding the body’s defence against illness and infection. Consuming adequate water helps lessen the likelihood of constipation. Staying hydrated is crucial for overall wellness. Avoiding beverages like juice and soda is effective. It also affects your skin by enhancing the look of the skin and decreasing the signs of dryness, flakiness, and acne.
3. STAY AWAY FROM SUGARY PRODUCTS: Products high in sugar and calories are addictive and can lead to overindulgence. They stimulate brain pleasure centres, increase blood sugar levels, and cause mood fluctuations. Processed and sugary meals can cause weight gain and long-term health issues. To avoid these issues, consume the foods in moderation, as they are rich in calories and lack nutrients.
4. AVOID PROCESSED FOOD: Some highly processed foods contain unhealthy ingredients, preservatives, sugar, and salt. Reducing the amount of highly processed meals can improve health and quality of life. Food is a vital component of a balanced diet, and reducing its consumption can lead to better overall health.
5. EAT HEALTHY FATS: Fats have a negative reputation due to their potential to raise cholesterol. Fats like butter, avocados, nuts, and seeds can help lower cholesterol and improve mental and physical health. Gradually inculcating these healthy fats into your diet is essential for ideal health.

Conclusion

Yoga is associated with the best possible health and well-being because a healthy diet satisfies bodily needs, sharpens the mind, and strengthens the bond between the body and the mind. Making a balanced diet a priority enhances the advantages and promotes a more contented, all-encompassing existence.

Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today!

Subscribe Now