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Q1. Do I need to consult a 'Yoga Teacher' for my diet chart?
It is found that man is the best teacher of himself through his experiences. Therefore, it is recommended that he should enjoy his freedom of food and set his own limitations. There are a number of factors, which play a vital role in the proper selection of one's individual diet that includes age, size, weight, habits, tastes, metabolism, climate, availability, resources, occupation, lifestyle, physical activities and social customs.
Q2. Is there an ideal diet for a 'Yoga Practitioner'?
There is no ideal diet as such, but a balanced diet is always preferred and recommended. Proper intake of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fats, minerals, roughage and the so-called trace elements should be taken care everyday.
Q3. Will vegetarian food serve as an ideal ingredient for my diet?
A preferred meal for any 'Yogi' is 'Lacto-Vegetarian Food'. This food includes whole-grain cereals, pulses, legumes, wheat-germ, gram flour, oilseeds, vegetable oil, nuts, roots, tubers, green and fresh vegetables, fresh and dry fruits, honey, sugar, milk, ghee, butter, sweet buttermilk, sweet curd and germinated grams.
Q4. Do I have any specific timing for my food?
The meals taken round the clock must be followed religiously on a daily basis. It is always better to avoid eating too often at irregular intervals. The best way of eating is to space out proper timings in a day and to follow that regularly.
Q5. Does light eating in between proper meals help?
Generally, two wholesome diets are sufficient for most people. Sometimes junk foods like nuts, chocolates and snacks taken in between the meals can disturb the digestion process, as these will be consumed by your digestive system and you may lose the appetite for your main meal.
Q6. What is the best time to eat before going to bed?
The ideal time to go to bed is 2 hours after having dinner. It is not advisable to take dinner too late at night or going to bed as soon as you finish your meal. Also going to bed empty stomach is not recommended. But keeping your dinner light is advisable.
Q7. Can I eat something just before or after my 'Yoga Sessions'?
Taking food right before or after vigorous exercise or hard work is not encouraged. It is better to rest for a while and then take a proper meal.
Q8. Why is being a vegetarian stressed so much while practicing yoga?
There is no hard and fast rule that a 'Yoga Practitioner' should become a complete vegetarian.
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