Excess weight is one of the common problems nowadays. The more a person consumes food, the harder it will be for them to fight extra centimeters. Weight loss and consumption resemble a vicious circle, first we excessively consume harmful food, then try to quickly get rid of the consequences of overeating. In Ayurveda, weight loss occupies a special place as well as proper nutrition in general. Ayurvedic specialists do not try to offer you all new and new remedies, but recommend remedies that have been tested for centuries, which guarantees their effectiveness.
First of all, let's understand how excess weight appears, or rather as a result of what. The primary cause of excess weight is overeating - pahati sampana. In ancient Ayurvedic teachings, it is said that one should get up from the table with a slight feeling of hunger, this primarily applies to people with excess weight. Satiation comes to us not during meals, but after 20 minutes, so our body needs time to understand that there was enough food. If after eating you experience bloating, drowsiness, or heaviness in the stomach, be sure, you are overeating.
Another negative factor that affects the appearance of excess weight is Santarpana. Usually, people with excess weight do not feel hungry because they try to consume calorie-rich food, which leads to an excessive feeling of fullness. Ayurveda advises to consume food only when hungry, ideally 2-3 times a day. If you do not feel hungry, be sure, you are overeating, especially with high-calorie food.
Another problem for those who want to lose weight is snacking. Many do not even notice when those notorious snacks happen. For example, any office worker has a habit of drinking tea. This innocent activity hides intoxication of the body and accumulation of Ama. After all, tea is mainly consumed with sugar, cookies, candy, etc. As a result, you consume food before the previous one has had time to digest. To lose weight and eat right, it is important to strictly observe breaks between meals.
Guru aahara sevana. This phrase means a preference for calorie-rich food. Such food includes all products that take a long time to digest, which contributes to weight gain. Mahura aahara sevana refers to lovers of sweets. It is difficult for sweet tooths to stay in shape due to constant consumption of high-calorie desserts. Heavy food (sevana) can also include fatty and cold food. Excessive consumption of the above-mentioned products leads to excess weight and disruption of the digestive system.
Another enemy in the fight against excess weight is young products in alcoholic beverages - wine, beer, spirits, etc.
To reduce weight, it is necessary to consume products that reduce Kapha, practice yoga, and engage in physical exercises. In this section, you can find Ayurvedic remedies for weight loss.