Published by: Pravin Makwana
You must have often heard from our grandparents or elders that one should always sit with a chair folded. But have you ever tried to find out the reason behind it or do you know why it is advised to eat sitting like this after all.
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If you don’t know this, recently celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Divekar has answered this question by sharing a video on her Instagram handle. So let’s know about it in detail…
According to Rujuta Divekar, staying healthy is not just about eating healthy. But it is equally important to eat properly. Also, if you sit cross-legged on the floor, i.e. cross-legged, there will be many benefits.
Rujuta Divekar tells about it that by sitting in Sukhasan mudra, the food is digested quickly and well. Eating on a supine basis improves blood flow to the stomach. Due to which micro nutrients like vitamin B12, vitamin D etc. are absorbed well. Along with this, the metabolism is also boosted.
People who sit on a reclining chair do not have the problem of overeating. That means you will only eat as much as your body needs at that time. This will reduce your calorie intake and thus keep your weight under control. It will also help to control the habit of eating more.
Eating sitting like this improves your posture. Eating sitting like this will keep your shoulders from hunching forward and keep your spine straight.
Along with all this, sitting on a palathi mai keeps the body young and dynamic for longer. At the same time, the strength and stability of your lower body also becomes stronger.
There are many other benefits of reclining like this. As sitting in this position increases flexibility-stability. The mind remains calm, doing it daily brings glow to the face. It also relieves anxiety, stress and mental fatigue.
(Disclaimer: The advice given in this article is for general information, News 18 Gujarati does not endorse the same, consult doctors before acting on any advice)