Mindful eating habits for better digestion: Insights from Indian culture

Nov 13, 2024

By: BI India Bureau

Use digestive spices

Incorporate spices like cumin, ginger and turmeric in meals, which help stimulate digestion, reduce bloating and balance the body’s digestive system.

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Eat in a sitting posture

Sitting upright during meals (cross-legged or on a chair) ensures optimal digestion, preventing discomfort and promoting proper function of digestive organs.

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Avoid excessive liquids during meals

Limit drinking liquids during meals to prevent diluting digestive enzymes, promoting stronger digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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Eating with hands

Eating with your hands increases mindfulness and sensory awareness, helping you savour the food and support digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes.

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Mindful portion sizes

Serve smaller, balanced portions to avoid overeating, allowing the digestive system to work efficiently and preventing digestive discomfort.

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Eat fresh, seasonal and local foods

Focus on seasonal, locally sourced foods for better nutrition and easier digestion, aligned with your body’s natural needs during different seasons.

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Avoid overeating and wait for hunger

Eat only when hungry and avoid overeating to prevent digestive strain. Mindfully stop eating when full, respecting your body’s natural hunger cues.

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Start with warm water

Drinking warm water before meals or in the morning helps kick-start digestion, boosts metabolism and aids in detoxification.

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Eat in a calm environment

Eat meals in a peaceful, distraction-free setting to improve digestion, reduce stress and allow the body to focus on nutrient absorption.

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Chew your food thoroughly

Chewing food well allows digestive enzymes in saliva to break down food, easing digestion and enhancing nutrient absorption.

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