It is important to meditate while eating food and follow some important things. Food is considered a sacrament. That is why it is said that before eating, we should bow our heads and thank our presiding deity that he has given us enough food.
Keep these things in mind while eating food
If we keep these things in mind while eating, we can remain strong and healthy for a long time. Some things related to food and drink have been mentioned in Vishnu Purana and scriptures, keeping in mind them can prove to be very beneficial for us. So let us know some things which are worth knowing for us.
Do this before eating
Before eating food, you should wash your mouth, hands and feet thoroughly and then sit down to eat. It is even better if the meal is eaten with the family.
right time to eat
It is said that the cooking process is good till 2 hours after sunrise and till 2:30 hours before sunset, hence this time is very suitable for eating food.
don’t talk
One should not talk while eating food. It is said that one should not get angry, talk or make strange sounds while eating food. While eating, the food should be chewed thoroughly.
should take a little walk
One should take a little walk after eating food. After walking, one should sleep on the left side, this helps in digesting food quickly.
Mother Annapurna gets angry
Washing hands in the plate disrespects the food left in it. Besides this, Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Lakshmi also get angry. The reason behind not doing this has also been mentioned in the scriptures.
Plate should not be held with one hand
The food plate should never be held with one hand. It is believed that by holding the plate with one hand, the food goes into the ghostly vagina. At the same time, leaving leftover food in the plate is also considered inauspicious.