Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Class 6 Notes
Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body. Eating is one of the most important things people do every day. Mindful eating means paying full attention to food and how it is eaten. It is about focusing on the meal and not on distractions like a phone or TV. Mindful eating helps a person feel the connection between the body and the food. It makes people notice when the stomach is full, which helps stop overeating.
How to Practice Mindful Eating?
Eating mindfully uses all the senses of smell, sight, sound, and taste. Pay attention while eating the food carefully. It can make you feel satisfied after the meal.
- Sight: Look at the food’s colors and how it is arranged on the plate.
- Smell: Take a moment to smell the food before taking a bite.
- Taste: Chew food slowly and notice all the different flavours.
- Sound: Listen to the crunch of vegetables or the sounds of chewing.
Importance of Balanced Diet
A balanced diet covering all the nutrients necessary to stay fit and healthy in the long run. Plan the diet smartly to get the fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.
- Carbohydrates give the body energy (found in rice, wheat, and potatoes).
- Proteins help the body grow and repair itself (found in eggs, pulses, and milk).
- Fats keep the body warm and store energy.
- Vitamins and Minerals keep the body running smoothly and fight off sickness (found in fruits and vegetables).
Eating a variety of foods ensures that the body receives everything it needs. Foods like millets (Jowar, Ragi) are a very healthy choice because they have lots of fibre, iron, and calcium.
Traditional vs. Modern Culinary Practices in India
Cooking and eating habits have changed greatly over the years. The move towards faster cooking and eating packaged foods is mostly because of busy lifestyles and new technology. While quick food is convenient, eating too many processed foods can lead to a lack of important vitamins and minerals, causing health problems.
| Traditional vs. Modern Culinary Practices in India | |
| Traditional Practices (Old Ways) | Modern Practices (New Ways) |
| Cooking was done on traditional stoves (chulhas). | People use modern gas stoves and electric appliances (like mixers). |
| Grinding was done by hand using a sil-batta (stone grinder). | Preparation is fast with machines and appliances. |
| The focus was on fresh, locally grown ingredients. | There is more use of pre-packaged and processed foods. |
| Cooking was slow, helping to preserve nutrients. | Cooking is quick, but sometimes the food has less nutrition. |
Food for Healthy Future
A healthy body depends on good food choices. For example, a lack of Vitamin A can cause problems with seeing in dim light (Night Blindness). Getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D keeps bones strong. Vitamin D is needed for the body to absorb Calcium.
Being mindful of what is eaten and how it is eaten is the best way to keep the body strong and prevent sickness.
