Drinking three sips of water before eating cools down the heat of the food pipe and stomach. By doing this, the side effects of the heat of food and the pungency of spices are eliminated. The mind will be formed according to the thoughts with which food is eaten. The feelings of a person who eats food with sattvik thoughts will be sattvik and pure. Food is the creator of the mind. Every person has a biological clock in his body, which plays an important role in controlling the functions of the body. This is the reason why one feels sleepy, hungry and wakes up in the morning at the right time.
We are getting away from nature. The body has the ability to keep itself healthy but the increasing distance from nature has reduced it.
Diseases are not cured by medicines. Those who control their food do not get diseases. If your eating habits are wrong, then no treatment can make you healthy. Food is closely related to health. The more a person has knowledge about food, the more he will stay away from diseases. Food taken as per the requirement protects the body from diseases. Therefore, health and sweetness of life are in your hands. Your nature will be as per your food habits. Blood is formed from food. Blood disorder is the cause of disease. Therefore, blood purifiers and blood cleansing things should be taken regularly to remain healthy. For treatment when sick, read 'What to eat and why' and to know the qualities of food items for health protection, read another book of the author in this context 'Food through Medicine'.
Health improves by eating food thoughtfully. When sick, eating food after thinking or after consulting a doctor cures the disease quickly. Diet has a special place in comparison to medicine. Unless there is any serious disorder, the disease is cured by food.
Complete health - eat raw food, no matter what kind of disease is new or old. Stop eating salt and intoxicants. Take only cheap seasonal fruits and vegetables as food. Keep eating them with patience. You will get complete health. "
Vata, Pitta, Kapha - (1) If the eyes are clear then the nature is Vata. (2) If the eyes are reddish then the nature is Pitta. (3) If the eyes are of a muddy colour then the nature is Kapha.
(1) Sweet, sour and salty food is beneficial for Vata natured, (2) Sweet, pungent, astringent food is beneficial for Pitta natured, and (3) Bitter, astringent food is beneficial for Kapha natured.
