Gandhi followed a diet patter n that most nutritionists consider an ideal diet. But, to what extent is that diet practical for a modern individual?
GANDHI'S DIETARY ADVICE
Diet must include milk and milk products such as curd,
butter,
ghee.
· Condiments such as chillies, pepper, turmeric, coriander,
mustard and fenugreek should be avoided, unless prescribed by
a doctor.
· Cereals, specially wheat, should be an important part
of the diet. Sieving the flour should be avoided. Prefer unpolished
rice to polished rice, which is more nutritious.
· Starchy foods should be eaten in a relatively dry form
to ensure greater flow of saliva for mastication.
· People leading sedentary lives can do without pulses.
· Fresh leafy vegetables should be taken everyday.
· Daily diet should include seasonal fruits. The best
time for taking fruits is early in the morning.
· Food should also have a certain amount of fat. It can
be obtained from
ghee or oil. Oil is not as nourishing
as pure
ghee.
· Although sweet fruits supply plenty of sugar, there
is no harm in taking one or two ounces of sugar, brown or white,
in a day.
· Avoid taking tea or coffee.