While morning determines the rest of our day, it is important to wake up to a healthy routine which is beneficial in terms of both physical as well as mental health. Consuming certain foods and fruits is equally important as avoiding certain types of food early in the morning while our system is still coping with the rest of the day!
As per Ayurveda, it’s best to avoid certain types of food in the morning. These foods may be healthy but may act differently on an empty stomach. While some may disrupt digestion, lead to sluggishness, and create an imbalance in the body.
Here is a list of 6 types of foods to avoid in the morning as per Ayurveda:
1. Heavy, oily food
Heavy, oily foods can be a toll on the digestive system. They might trigger acidity early in the morning and make you feel lethargic throughout the day.
Further, these oily foods slow down the metabolism system thereby leading to slowed digestion. Also, it causes dehydration, especially in the summer. Oily foods can even make you gain weight and increase the level of unhealthy cholesterol in the body.
2. Cold Aerated beverages
When we wake up, our body temperature is usually on the lower side. When we consume cold water, cold drinks or aerated drinks in the morning, our digestive system finds it difficult to digest and the body finds it difficult to rise the body temperature eventually.
As per Ayurveda, the fire of our digestive tract can slow down, and the Agni of the stomach can be weakened which can lead to slower digestion throughout the day!
3. Curd
As per Ayurveda, Curd and other dairy products should be avoided in the morning as they create mucus in the body which can lead to chronic colds and coughs in the chest.
The best time to consume curd is during lunchtime or with the afternoon meal.
4. Cold and Raw Foods
It’s best to avoid cold and Raw food like salad and raw vegetables early in the morning as these foods extinguish the fire of the stomach and hinders the digestive juices and acids present in the stomach. It even hinders the absorption of nutrients present in the food and makes it absolutely waste for the body.
The best time to consume salads and raw vegetables is before the heavy meal lunch. Before lunch salad acts as a water food which keeps the body hydrated and prevents overeating.
5. Fermented Foods
Fermented foods like pickles, fermented bread, vinegar-based food and dressings can be unhealthy for the digestive tract.
According to Ayurveda, fermented foods aggravate Pitta Dosha and disrupt digestion.
6. Sugary breakfast or sweets
While many of us dwell on the myth that sugary cereals, muesli and pastries are healthy breakfast options, the reality is consuming sugary breakfast is unhealthy and can lead to an imbalance in the body.
Excessive sugar intake can hamper the hormones and insulin of the body. Also, sweetened drinks can lead to energy crashes in the middle of the day and even give a sense of lethargy.
