Eating fruits for breakfast is a common practice all over the world. Fruits have become so well associated with breakfast that over the years, countless recipes including fruits have emerged for breakfast such as smoothies, porridge, cereal, sandwiches, oatmeal and so on. There’s no denying that fruits are packed with valuable nutrients and natural sugars but what if we told you eating fruits for breakfast is not actually for you especially in the first meal of the day according to ayurveda. Keep reading to know about ayurveda’s take on fruits in breakfast.
The morning hours between six and ten in the morning are known as Kapha Kala in Ayurveda. Our Agni is extremely low during this time, which is the main justification for not eating fruit on an empty stomach. The morning hours between six and ten in the morning are known as Kapha Kala in Ayurveda. Our Agni is extremely low during this time, which is the main justification for not eating fruit on an empty stomach. Fruits should not be eaten at breakfast for several reasons, one of which being that cold meals might further snuff out the Agni, or digestive fire, when it is already low. As was previously stated, fruits are reputed to be cold, so they must not be consumed before morning.
What to eat for breakfast instead?
The foundation of an Ayurvedic breakfast is porridge, which is nourishing, wholesome, and light. It gives you sustained energy without putting too much strain on your digestive system. Additionally, this wonderful dinner is easy to make. It might seem odd to consume a warm bowl of porridge. You might believe that you don't have enough time in the morning to prepare a meal. The usual breakfast in central Europe, which consists of bread, jams, cheese, sausage, yoghurt, and muesli, gives you a lot of energy but not enough nutrition to make you feel full. According to Ayurveda, these meals have cooling characteristics and can weaken the digestive system, which can result in lethargy, weight gain, and an insatiable urge to eat. Ayurveda, an Indian medical system, asserts that we must take adequate time to eat at all times, not only in the morning. One of the major diet mistakes we make, especially in this part of the world, is rushing. Additionally, the food we eat is either too cold or not appropriate for our type, and we either eat too frequently or too irregularly.
