The gut-brain axis is the physical and chemical connection between your brain and gut. Nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal tells us 10 ways that focus on keeping this connection in top condition.
1. Eat a light breakfast
Sure, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But ensure you don't overdo it.
2. Lunch FTW!
Make lunch the biggest meal of your day, and ensure that you're eating a balanced meal.
3. Eat When You're Truly Hungry
Eat but don’t graze because by keeping a sufficient meal gap, you allow true hunger to build in between meals. Eat only when you are ‘truly’ hungry.
4. No Calorie Counting
Count on the quality of the food, not the calories.
5. Chew Your Food
Chew your food well; go slow and take breaks throughout the meal.
6. Don't Eat In A Rush
Keep your mind relaxed while eating, and avoid distraction as much as possible.
7. Eat On Time
Fix your meal timings and stick to that schedule on a regular basis.
8. Follow The Sun
Eat with the sun. Wake up early and feed yourself soon after you wake up. Stop eating close to sunset.
9. Make Warm Water Your BFF
Sip on hot (or lukewarm) water throughout the day.
10. Practice Breathing Exercises
Practice Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing exercise – a type of pranayama in Yoga) for 10-15 minutes before bedtime.