Monday, June 13, 2011

LISTEN YOUR HEART BEFORE EAT


As we know, body is what we eat. Today many diseases are caused by wrong diet .
Cardiovascular diseases is the problem now we are facing. Beside stress, wrong habits of eating & drinking is second most reason.

What should i avoid for my heart ?

Excessive fasting- nowadays it is proven that fasting can help in cardiovascular diseases but if done in excess , increases Vata  causing Vata related heart diseases.
Avoiding hunger & thirst  is not good
Eating dry food- it causes indigestion , low digestive fire aggravation of Vata which causes vata related heart diseases & constipation
Food specially made from  flour without fat is unhealthy
Eating dehydrated food- using dehydrated food instead of fresh causes indigestion , hyperacidity , low digestive fire & constipation.
Veg or non veg food in preserved form should be avoided esp ready to cook
Eating hot food- it causes increase in Pitta  related heart diseases
Eating Heavy  to digest  food– it causes low digestive fire, aggravation of Tridosh esp Kapha
It creates Aama in body which can causes obstructive type of heart diseases
Oily / excessive fats – healthy diet should contain a proper amount of fats,
Excessive use can causes increase in cholesterol , lipids & LDL
Excess Sour – increases Pitta
Excess Spicy - increases Pitta  & Vata
Excess Salty - affects sodium concentrations in the blood. This could lead to long-term changes in blood vessels, including the thickening and stiffening of arteries
Excess Alcohol – it all we knows
Taking a less food- causes undernourishment which increases vata 
Eating in indigestion – creates aama
Overeating – causes low digestive fire hence increases cholesterol etc

So listen what your heart says  !

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