We have often heard one thing since childhood that food should not be
thrown away. This is also the reason due to which Indians keep the leftover
food in the fridge and when they feel hungry, they eat it after heating it.
At the same time, science says that the leftover food can be eaten after
heating it; but Ayurveda looks at this from a different perspective. According
to Ayurveda, the leftover food should not be consumed for it may have
adverse impact on health.
1. Fresh food is more nutritious and healthier
It is a fact that freshly cooked food is full of healthy nutrients. Whereas stale
food reduces the amount of nutrients, and increases the inertia of the food
items. On the other hand, according to Ayurveda, food remains fresh only
from 1-3 hours of cooking.
Although if you ever have to eat food that is cooked beforehand, you need to
learn how to store it so that it does not spoil. According to Ayurveda, this
food should be avoided and consumed only if you have no means to enjoy a
freshly cooked meal. Vacuum packing or heat insulation is an option to
consider while storing food cooked earlier so that bacteria does not develop
in the food making it unsuitable for consumption.
2. Stale food triggers dosha imbalances in the body.
According to Ayurveda, if you eat leftover food, it can cause many doshas
and problems related to the digestive system. Out of the three main doshas –
Vata, Pitta, Kapha, the Vata Dosha is very closely related to the digestive
system and stale food is known for causing imbalances in the body.
Germs and bacteria grow very fast in leftover food. In addition, the amount
of nutrients in the leftover food also decreases. Therefore, food if consumed
within the 1 hour of cooking is the best food you’re feeding your body with.
3. You are what you eat
All the yoga and ayurveda advocates say that the quality of food determines
the nature of your being. If you eat fresh, healthy and sattvic meals, you are
home to an energetic body.
If you eat stale, junk and rajasic meals, you become a lazy, aggressive
being.
So in order to live a healthy and an energetic life, always consume food
within 1-3 hours of cooking it.
At Akshaya Chaitanya, we ensure that all the meals that are donated to all
the beneficiaries are always freshly cooked and delivered within 1-3 hours of
cooking. The joy on their faces while enjoying one hot, healthy and
nourishing meal in a day is fulfilling.
To help us feed the beneficiaries, visit www.akshayachaitanya.org today and
contribute as much as you please.