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One should eat only when the previous meal is digested. If one eats before earlier meal is digested, mixing with undigested food quickly aggravates all dosha. Eating after digestion of previous meals is important to maintain equilibrium of dosha, normal digestion and metabolism and appetite. It helps in cleansing of body channels, pure eructation, normal functioning of heart, normal natural urges to expel body wastes and prevent obstruction to their passage. Thus, it enhances longevity by maintaining quality of dhatu (body components). [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 1/25.4]

One should eat only when the previous meal is digested. If one eats before earlier meal is digested, mixing with undigested food quickly aggravates all dosha. Eating after digestion of previous meals is important to maintain equilibrium of dosha, normal digestion and metabolism and appetite. It helps in cleansing of body channels, pure eructation, normal functioning of heart, normal natural urges to expel body wastes and prevent obstruction to their passage. Thus, it enhances longevity by maintaining quality of dhatu (body components). [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 1/25.4]

There are two phases of digestive cycle: anabolic and catabolic. The first phase of digestion includes eating and digestion. Catabolic phase starts when the digestion is ceased.  In the anabolic phase, body stores glycogen, fats and wastes. In catabolic phase, the body effectively detoxifies itself and enhance cellular repair.  At this time, the liver and kidney remove harmful metabolic products like aldehydes, advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and toxic metabolites. One should eat when the true hunger is felt. It is a mild sensation felt in throat and base of neck. It heightens taste sensitivity and ensures pleasurable eating. The true hunger is felt after completing the catabolic phase of digestion. <ref name= "fast food"/>  

There are two phases of digestive cycle: anabolic and catabolic. The first phase of digestion includes eating and digestion. Catabolic phase starts when the digestion is ceased.  In the anabolic phase, body stores glycogen, fats and wastes. In catabolic phase, the body effectively detoxifies itself and enhance cellular repair.  At this time, the liver and kidney remove harmful metabolic products like aldehydes, advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and toxic metabolites. One should eat when the true hunger is felt. It is a mild sensation felt in throat and base of neck. It heightens taste sensitivity and ensures pleasurable eating. The true hunger is felt after completing the catabolic phase of digestion. <ref name= "fast food"/>

 

A review of researches showed that kalabhojana i.e. eating at scheduled time can produce long term beneficial effect on human health. Timely eating also reduces risk and prevents many metabolic disorders. The researchers also depicted advantages of kalabhojana over time restricted feeding.<ref> Neha Pandey Prakash et.al. Prevention of metabolic risks by Kalabhojanam strategy of Ayurveda.Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine 2020; 9(2):116-129 </ref>

====7. Rules of taking food (upayoga samstha) ====

====7. Rules of taking food (upayoga samstha) ====