FINGER FOOD
Benefits of Eating Food with Hands
Eating with hands has
been a tradition in India since ancient times. Due to the influence of Western
culture, the practice of eating with a spoon has increased. Some people
consider eating with hands unhygienic. Washing your hands and eating with your
hands has many health benefits. Ayurveda says that we are made up of five
elements. Also known as life energy. These five principles are in our hands.
Our thumb is the symbol of fire, the index finger is the finger on the side of
the thumb, the symbol of air. The middle finger represents the sky, the ring
finger represents the earth and the smallest finger represents water. An
imbalance of any of these principles can cause disease.
When we eat, we eat
with all our fingers together. According to science, this mudra helps in
keeping the body healthy. This is why we combine all these principles when we eat.
This makes food energizing.
WEIGHT LOSS
If you are overweight
then definitely try this experiment. Instead of eating with a fork, you start
eating with your hands. According to Ayurveda, its yogic mudra is formed when
you bring your fingers together to take a bite of food. This posture is useful
for activating your sensory organs. It is said that your fingers are the
embodiment of the five elements. The thumb represents the sky, the index finger or
first finger represents air, Madhyam means fire, the ring finger represents water
and the smallest finger represents earth. So eating with your hands has good
effects on your body.
MINDFUL EATING
While eating with your
hands, you have to pay attention to the food. In this we have to look at the
food, we have to look at what is going into our mouths. This is called mindful
eating. It is healthier than spoon-feeding. Mindful eating has many benefits.
The most important of these is that it increases the nutritional value of the
food. Which improves digestion and maintains good health.
ENERGY OF FOOD
Benefits of eating with hands Energize food - Eating with hands energizes food. Eating with your hands is a sensory experience that can evoke emotion and passion. According to Ayurveda, each finger of the hand is an extension of the five elements. In particular
The thumb is related to
space.
The index finger is
associated with air.
The middle finger is
associated with fire.
The ring finger is
associated with water.
The little finger is
related to earth.
When we enjoy our food
with our hands, the whole process stimulates these five elements and helps
activate the food we are about to eat. It is important to keep all the elements
in balance and stay healthy.
In addition, the senses
of touch, smell, hearing, sight, and taste become more active. Stimulation of
the five senses makes you aware of the taste, texture, and aroma of food.
Eating by Hand Works As a Natural Remedy
When you eat with a
spoon or fork, you put your food directly into your mouth. Thus your mind
cannot perceive the temperature or texture of the food. That's why your tongue
burns when you put very hot food in your mouth.
But when you eat with
your hands, the nerve endings sense the temperature of the food through your
fingers, preventing your tongue from burning. Nerve endings also send signals
to your brain about what you're about to eat. It releases the right digestive
juices and enzymes to keep your food tasting good.
Eat With Hands for Better Digestion
Your palms and fingers
also have "good" and "bad" bacteria. Good bacteria protect
you from many harmful germs in the environment. When you eat with a spoon and
fork, these bacteria do not reach your stomach. They promote healthy digestion
in the stomach and prevent the build-up of harmful bacteria in the intestines.
Additionally, when you touch food with your hands, a signal is sent to the
brain to release digestive juices and enzymes. When you eat with your hands,
your fingers start eating them. You are more aware of the texture and taste of
that food. Also, when you eat with your hands, the signal gets to your brain
faster. So the digestion process in your body takes place properly. You should
eat with your hands to improve your digestion. Also, since you eat with your
hands, you get to know the taste of each food quickly on your tongue. Depending
on the type of food, the brain organizes the metabolism that is necessary for
good digestion. A healthy digestive system is important for a healthy body and
mind.
GET RID OF INFECTION
Usually, we do not wash
the spoon first while eating. But when he eats with his hands, he always washes
his hands and sits down to eat. Therefore, there is a risk of any type of
infection due to germs or other things on the spoon. But we are more careful
when eating with our hands. Therefore, the risk of infection is also avoided.
Apart from that, your hands also get used to exercise. Usually, you should get
into the habit of eating with your hands. If you have no choice, use a fork and
spoon. But try to eat with your hands wherever possible.
Eat With Your Hands to Prevent Diabetes
Eating with a fork and
spoon may be easier and faster, but it can also cause blood sugar imbalances in
the body and ultimately increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.
A 2012 study published
by the European Society of Endocrinology suggests that people who eat fast food
are 2.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
So eating quickly
increases your risk of diabetes, but eating with your hands can lower your risk
of diabetes. When using your hands, you put less food in your mouth. Eating
slowly improves digestion and makes you feel full sooner and eat less.
Eating with cutlery is
a kind of mechanical process and you don't pay much attention to what you are eating
or how much you are eating. Additionally, you can start multitasking while
eating, such as watching TV, checking your mobile phone, or reading a newspaper.
Not paying full attention to eating means you're overeating.
Summary
In many places eating
with forks and spoons has increased due to manners and everything else. But we
have all been eating with our hands since time immemorial. Even now, in many
places, people eat with their hands at home. It has some important reasons and
advantages. If you adopt this in your daily life, your body will surely benefit
from it. There is no need to be ashamed of eating with your hands. Remember
that your body will benefit from it. It is said that many of our traditions are
disappearing due to modernization. But some of these traditions are also said
to have scriptures and therefore should be followed. Even doctors often advise
us to eat food with our hands. Foods like Amti and Kadhi cannot be eaten with
hands. But we can definitely eat other foods grown on the plate by breaking
them with our hands.
PLEASE BE AWARE
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the above article is collected from various websites through the internet.
According to the subject, this information has been presented to you with
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presented therein. Readers are requested to enjoy reading. The information
given here is based on religious belief and folk belief, there is no scientific
evidence for it. It is presented here keeping in mind the general interest.
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