How does a human body grow? We have witnessed changes in our body but how do such changes occur? It is due to the intake of food because food is the essence of a person. In many cases, a child is born with deformities and what is the reason?
It is generally due to the mother’s intake of food during her pregnancy or her past intake pattern or lifestyle, etc. So, we can understand the value of food and lifestyle.
Recently, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) became very common among women and what is the reason behind it?
There are many instances which depict that choosing food wisely is a wisdom and a gift for our body and mind. Chanakya in his book “Arthashastra”, emphasized the value of food. He said that the King should meet the cook on a daily basis because he is the one responsible for the health of the kingdom. This was his advice to a King but how can we implement it in our daily life?
Shopping
According to Chanakya, the person should go shopping and buy fruits, vegetables and other required food ingredients on a daily basis. But why shopping? Shopping helps in understanding the food and understanding the food helps in choosing the right food for the food. So, indirectly it helps us avoid eating unhealthy foods.
Listen to conversation between shopkeeper and buyer
Chanakya suggested it because conversation provides information about the local foods and their prices. Apart from this, the people are getting insight and knowledge regarding the same.
Cook your food yourself
‘Food’ is something not only prepared with vegetables, fruits, pulses, etc but also with love. We show our love through food. So, one needs to cook food themselves with love.
Eat local food
Local foods are best for people in that area because they are based on climate and other factors to be taken into consideration. So, one needs to take care of what they eat and prefer eating what locals eat.
