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We all have our favourites when it comes to our meals. While many of us on the fat loss journey would naturally be inclined to reach out for a bowl of raw salad, fashion designer Masaba Gupta who is extremely particular about her food choices on her fitness journey shared that she always goes for cooked food post sunset.
“The best dinners for me are simple, small, protein-rich, colourful, and cooked (can’t deal with raw food post sunset and Ayurveda would never allow it),” said Masaba, alongside sharing what’s on her plate on an Instagram Stories post.
Her plate comprised stir-fried chicken, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, onions, beans, and broccoli.
Dr Anshu Vatsyayan, an Ayurvedic expert, concurred with Masaba’s statement and said that as raw food takes time to digest, “so we do not recommend salads in the night”.
According to Ayurveda, Agni is believed to be strongest during the middle of the day and gradually decreases as the day progresses, said Shivani Bajwa, functional medicine and health coach, CEO and founder YogaSutra Holistic Living. “The idea of avoiding raw food after sunset is related to this concept of Agni. It is believed that raw foods are harder to digest, and the digestive fire may not be as strong in the evening. Consuming raw food late in the day could potentially lead to incomplete digestion and the accumulation of toxins, according to Ayurvedic principles,” said Bajwa.
While for some, raw foods are digestible and can be taken in small amounts, a diet dominant in raw foods can often lead to symptoms of gas, bloating, abdominal cramps, constipation, disturbed sleep, dry skin, lack of energy, feeling cold, and low appetite, added Bajwa.
Additionally, lifestyle, climate, and personal constitution (dosha) are factors that can influence dietary recommendations in Ayurveda. “It’s always a good idea to listen to your body and pay attention to how different foods make you feel,” Bajwa noted.
The decision should be rooted in a nuanced understanding of individual health factors, acknowledging the diverse responses to such dietary practices, mentioned Dr Babina N M (Chief Medical Officer), Jindal Naturecure.
