We are an inseparable part of nature. We belong to this mother earth and its Eco-system along with all the other living beings. Our health and prosperity depends on how close and consistent we are with nature. The nutrient requirement of each and every cell in human being have not changed since the evolution of man, however the environmental and evolutionary circumstances kept changing & nowadays we find ourselves to be very distant from nature. Agriculture is not organic anymore and for our convenience we have opted for modern and cosmopolitan dietary options. This has in turn resulted in many psychological and physiological ailments.
“We are what we eat.” This seems like a simple phrase that is rooted in truth and is the basis of nutritional science. Our body has specific and consistent nutritional requirements. Hence our aim is to understand these requirements ans try our best to meet them.
Following are the nutrients that we require.
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Water
- Cellulose
These nutrients can derived from the following five food groups.
- Pulse – Milk-Eggs-Meat-Fish group.
- Protective vegetable and fruits group.
- Green & Yellow vegetables and fruits group.
- Citrus fruit group. (Lemon, Guava etc)
- Other Vegetables and fruits group.
- Cereals and Millets group.
- Oil, Fat & Sugar group.
If sufficient quantity of food (in terms of servings) from each of the five groups is included in the daily diet, then the nutrient need of the body can be easily satisfied. Such diet is termed as Balanced Diet.
Depending on one’s Vat-Pitta-Kafa prakruti, some dietary changes may be required for holistic health which will synergies Yog and Acupressure regime.