Science Of Life

Author(s): U S Dugar
Publisher: U S Dugar

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than what body demands. It is a stop when it is irresistible. It is a state when one has the flavour of the food just eaten, stomach is not filled completely and wants to eat more. Mahavira said, “An monk should be quantifier." If the food taken is properly digested in time without impairing health, it is the proper quantity.For a monk it means diet barely sufficient for observing self-discipline. He should not only know the quantity of food required by him to keep him fit and healthy, but also know the quantity of sleep, study and meditation suitable for him. Untimely and inappropriate sleep, study and mediation can also be harmful. One has to always eat a little less than the full stomach. Reduce consumption of food and drink steadily, using one's mental, intuitive force to reduce biological needs. Those who take wholesome and healthy food, in lesser quantity, never fall sick and do not need the services of a physician. They are their own physician. Our body and brain work at their best only when the stomach is empty.
Scientists are discovering that what you eat, how frequently, and how much may have an effect on quality and years of life. Of particular interest has been calorie restriction, a diet that is lower by a specific percent of calories than the normal diet but includes all needed nutrients. Medical literature tells us one should be eating sufficient calories to keep him healthy and fit. Calories are a way to measure the energy value of food. Body burns calories to use for basic body functions. During the process of eating, drinking, sleeping, cleaning etc. the body constantly burns calories to keep it going. There are a right number of calories for each one to eat each day. This number depends on age,
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