NUTRITION
Did you know that you can elevate simple life when you learn simple facts and tricks from the wisdom of
our ancestors who lived simple life without the modern day devices and gadgets. They were significantly
healthier and suffered fewer diseases. Today’s fast paced so-called modern world has changed upside down
in just about a few decades. Devices and gadgets of varying description have profound influence on every
facet of our life but they are also adversely impacting our health on all fronts.
Nutrition is an important constituent of the human body and is responsible for providing us with the much
needed energy, supporting growth and repair, improving health, preventing diseases, supporting organ
systems, a healthy digestive system and more. Most processed foods are supplemented and most foods are
grown with a focus on volumes with nutrition relegated to the bottom. Processed foods are hard to digest
and low in nutrition. Foods with low nutrition have longer shelf life which is ideal for marketers but not
for your body.
Seasons play a vital role in natural foods and the nutrients vary according to the season and this is true
of vegetarian foods as well as non vegetarian foods. When foods have low nutrition value, they have a
higher ‘market value’ translating to higher profits.
A quick and simple way to ensure that you are getting adequate nutrition for simple life from your diet is
to ensure that your everyday diet has adequate whole grains, fruits and vegetables (without unnecessary
fats). Say no to rich sweets like muffins, rolls, doughnuts etc. Keep an eye on the calories you consume
in a day.
Most of our ancestors never used a dining table since they knew the value of squatting while eating. If
you are a yoga enthusiast you will also know ‘Sukhasana’ or the easy pose which in itself has multiple
health benefits. Better circulation, improved digestion, calming effect, weight loss, and enhanced
flexibility are some of the major benefit of squatting while eating.
Bonus for you
This is a very informative article I found on Quora recently
https://www.quora.com/What-was-the-diet-of-our-ancestors