The Forgotten Benefits of Eating on the Floor
From aiding weight loss to improving digestion, the simple act of having meals while seated cross-legged on the ground offers surprising health advantages
These days, due to busy life, very few people have time to sit and eat comfortably. In such a situation, most people pack their food and take it with them and eat whenever they get time. When they are at home, they eat on the dining table, sofa or bed. But when there was no chair or sofa, people used to eat comfortably sitting on the ground. However, now people prefer to eat on the dining table or sofa while watching TV or phone. However, eating while sitting on the ground can prove to be very beneficial. Know the amazing benefits of eating food while sitting on the floor-
Helps in losing weight
Getting up and sitting down increases the movement of the body, while it also helps you feel full quickly. When you sit to eat food by crossing your legs on the ground, keep your back straight. People who want to reduce obesity should follow this pattern daily. This position is also good for relaxing your mind and when you eat while sitting on the ground, you do not overeat. It also helps in reducing fatigue and body weakness.
Helps in indigestion
Sitting cross-legged on the ground helps to improve our digestion process. When you place your plate on the ground and bend your body slightly forward to eat and then sit back straight, the stomach muscles become active. This increases the secretion of acid in the stomach and the food gets digested faster.
Increases blood circulation
When you sit cross-legged, the blood flow in the body increases as it calms the nerves and reduces stress in them. It keeps the heart healthy, because when we are sitting on the ground, the pressure on our body and heart is reduced. When sitting in Sukhasana, blood flows evenly throughout the body.
Relaxes the mind and body
Padmasana and Sukhasana are the best asanas for meditation. These are very beneficial in relieving stress from the mind. This is also an excellent position for doing breathing exercises, which increases the flow of oxygen in the body. It straightens the spine and relaxes the shoulder muscles.
