Yoga and a Healthy Diet

We all know the saying, `you are what you eat`. It translates into all languages and has been a well known fact for ages. Nevertheless, we rarely practice it. Perhaps it sounds too complicated for ordinary people to follow. Fear not as healthy eating is in fact very simple. In this article we wish to inform you about how to create an easy, rejuvenating and boosting diet for yourself.

Our first keyword is `balance`. Make sure that you do not leave out any foods and consume enough of each of the five food groups every day. The first two are the main groups that we must focus on while the remaining three should not be left out: First are fruit and vegetables (eating up to 5 portions a day of this group helps prevent serious illnesses such as cancer thanks to the nutrients in them); bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and other starchy foods (wholegrain food rich in carbohydrates provide the body with the energy it needs to keep going); milk and dairy products (the calcium we need for healthy bones and teeth is found here but make sure the products you consume are low in fat); meat, fish, eggs and other sources of protein (our cells use these nutrients so the body needs them to grow and repair itself); food/drinks with high sugar and fat ratios (the calories here are mainly to make us feel good and should be consumed very carefully). Please don`t forget that we will all need to eat different amounts of each group according to the unique needs of our bodies. While people more on the emotional side should be consuming more proteins, people with more active lifestyles should eat less proteins and more of the first two groups.

While forming eating habits, please keep in mind that your body needs a lot of water and skipping breakfast hurts it a lot. Feeling thirsty means the body is already dehydrated so it is advisable to make it a habit to consume fluids regularly throughout the day.

We occasionally hear of the word `antioxidant`. The role of antioxidants is to clear out the body. This is similar to detoxing. One third of all your meals should comprise of wholegrain foods such as whole meal bread, muesli, wheat, oats and rice. These ensure a healthier heart.

If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you will need to lower your salt and sodium intake. About one teaspoon a day is the advised quantity for adults.

If you have diabetes then the keyword for you is `balance` again as balanced eating helps control the glucose in blood. Your weight will also stay in control.

People with food allergies or sensitivities are advised to read food labels carefully, make sure to replace the nutrients omitted with substitutes and plan their daily meals.

These are easy tips that one can follow during the day. However, we need to keep in mind that every individual has a unique body structure and so, differing needs. So the important question is, what does my body need? To answer this we should
first be able to understand the signals our body is emitting and feel which part of us needs special care. Most of us think we know about ourselves really well but none of us can answer exactly why we get heart problems, stomach disorders etc just out of the blue. Ancient science has revealed that the human body is not only flesh and bone. It is a very intricate combination of matter and spirit. The state of our physical body is greatly affected by the energies of our spiritual body. Every human has within an energy called Kundalini which lies dormant in the Sacrum bone. This energy is called ‘inner mother’ in many traditions because it, like a mother, can heal and nurture our body. Once awakened, it repairs the body and makes it function as it should. Moreover, Kundalini energy sends us the signals on the central nervous system that reflect the condition of our body and mind. These signals, which are called `vibrations`, can be felt easily on the finger tips and they fully reflect the unique situation of every individual. Feeling your own energy levels or vibrations will help you know yourself better and make wiser and healthier decisions concerning your health. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation, teaches every individual who wishes to learn about the easy way of awakening the inner energy and knowing about one`s own system. Sahaja Yoga is always practiced free of charge and is easily followed by people of all ages as it does not involve any physical exercise. When the question is healthy eating, it is great that Sahaja Yoga can show you what you need to eat and when.

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