What to eat according to ancient Indian tradition
During the day every four hours consecutively rotate three periods, hard Indian ancient tradition. The first period is peace (Kapha), the second – energy activity (Pita) and the third – the period of locomotor activity (Watts). These periods, according to Ayurveda are associated with solar activity. Kapha starts from sunrise to 10 hours. As a rule, the morning was calm and a physiological level of the organism that is reflected with calmness and gravity of the body. Pita lasts from 10 to 14 hours and is characterized by high placement of the sun. During this time people are especially hungry, say “Digestive fire is strongest. Watts continues from 14 to 18 hours. The sun has warmed the earth and air. Starts movement of air masses, wind appears and everything is moving – to swing the branches of trees, grass, water, etc. Watts was the period of greatest efficiency. Then all over again: 18 to 22 hours – Kapha, 22 to 2:00 – Pita, from 2 to 6 hours – Watts. It is this rhythm as Ayurveda all living plants and animals. Such activity was observed both in day and night in birds. Proceeding from these premises, Ayurveda offers the following recommendations for feeding during the day:
1. Get up in the period V, ie slightly earlier than 6:00 and will be active throughout the day. If you get during Kapha will be inert. Drink a glass of warm water. Wool work strengthens the intestines and helps to “evacuation” of the contents in the colon.
2. In the emergence of famine – breakfast with fruit.
3. Between Pita (especially 12 to 14 hours) when digestive fire is strongest, eat most of their daily food. This must be products rich in starch, which must be present and vegetables to get maximum energy. Then straighten the fifth and breathe through the right nostril – that will increase digestive fire.
4. Between the end of Watts – the beginning of Kapha (18-20 hours) eat their light dinner – before sunset. The sun is setting and reduces digestive fire. During this period it is recommended that food rich in protein to restore spend structures of the body. Needed more vegetables and better utilization of products. Repeat the procedure in doing immediately after lunch
