Published 07:52 IST, November 16th 2019
Eating food with hands: Logic behind the Indian tradition and its significance
Eating food with hands is one of our Indian traditions. Read here to know how eating with hands is beneficial for health.
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We have a whole range of Indian tritions that are forgotten over years. One of tritions which make us unique is basic practice of eating with our hands. Eating with hands is more beneficial than eating with spoons. Here some of benefits which prove that eating food with hands is a healthy habit.
Helps increase blood circulation
This is good news for all fitness freak. Eating with hands is a sort of muscle exercise that increases blood circulation. excessive movement of hands helps smooth blood circulation.
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Stimulates digestion
As per Ayurveda, when you put food in your mouth you curve your fingers to a form a yoga mudra that has a healing power on body. Ar reason behind this is presence of resident flora (resident microbiota) in places like hands and mouth. When we eat food with hands, flora protects our digestive system from harmful bacteria and furr stimulates our digestive system.
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Temperature sensor
When you eat food with hands, nerve endings in your fingers sense temperature of food. reby it prepares your brain for what you are going to be eating. Ayurvedic studies show that our bodies can respond to this food-touch by producing needed enzymes and digestive juices.
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It is hygienic too
Eating with your hands is more hygienic than eating with forks and spoons. You wash your hands multiple times a day, but t utensils. Hence, eating with hands prevents hygienic problems. Human hands are more hygienic as compared to spoons and or utensils.
May prevent -2 diabetes
Studies show that 2 diabetics tend to be fast eaters who use cutlery to eat food. It causes an imbalance in blood sugar in body. Hence, to prevent that, ditch utensils and inste eat with hands that will ensure slow down consciously.
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03:18 IST, November 16th 2019