Your health is greatly influenced by what you consume. But it's also crucial to pay attention to how often you consume meals and how many times a day. Dr. Dimple Jangda, an expert in ayurveda, claims that no two people's numbers are the same. The expert explained on Instagram how many meals per day are recommended by Ayurveda depending on one's health. Look at this.
Four meals a day
It is advised to divide your food intake into four meals if you have an ectomorph body type (the thinnest body type with an irregular appetite) or a mesomorph body type (with a high metabolic fire), she said, adding that four meals a day are beneficial when you are dealing with energy dips, "hangry" moments, and concentrating on recovery.
Eat just when you're starving, consume 80% of your meal, avoid large meals after sundown, and finish at least 2-3 hours before bed.
Many people have trouble avoiding their cravings at night. If you experience nighttime hunger, try a glass of plant- or dairy-based milk with a dash of nutmeg for sleep or a dash of turmeric for stronger immunity. Splitting your calorie intake over four meals helps eliminate the urge to snack.
Three meals a day
Dr. Janda recommends eating three meals daily if you are in good health. "With 14–16 hours of intermittent fasting, this is a balanced diet where you eat a little breakfast, a large lunch, and a small dinner before nightfall.
The expert clarified, however, that a person who consumes three meals daily is referred to as a "rogi," which is a term for someone "who tends to get ailments quickly, due to accumulation of undigested metabolic waste over time."
Two meals a day
She said that according to yoga and ayurveda, this is the best way to eat. This is because it accommodates the Ayurvedic method of intermittent fasting, which calls for a six-hour interval between meals.
Before introducing the following meal, give your body enough time to digest, absorb, and assimilate the nutrients. In yoga, someone who eats twice a day is referred to as "bhogi," which is Sanskrit for "one who enjoys eating," she said.
One meal a day
She continued by saying that once a person has achieved their ideal state of health and metabolism, they would be able to adjust to a lifestyle consisting of one meal per day and intermittent fasting for 23 hours.
The Ayurvedic specialist said, "Such a person is dubbed a 'yogi,' capable of strong thinking, heightened intellectual, and spiritual powers, which is further enhanced by the lightness of their body.
FAQs:
How much should we eat according to Ayurveda?
The number of meals a person should eat each day depends on their health, according to an Ayurveda & Health Coach, “When a patient comes to us in a state of imbalance, sickness, or dysfunction, we offer them four to five meals a day with incredibly little portions, it is barely 50% to 80% of their hunger.”
When should we eat Ayurveda?
Meals can be taken at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm. These meals should be substantial, as pitta has a strong natural fire that digests the foods. If the three meals are substantial, there will be no hunger until the next meal and snacking will be avoided.
