{"id":798,"date":"2020-11-10T06:05:32","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T06:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/?p=798"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:27:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:27:27","slug":"which-healthy-food-to-take-during-yoga-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/which-healthy-food-to-take-during-yoga-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Which healthy food to take during Yoga training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all have heard that adage that body is a temple and a well-balanced meal is a key to maintain that temple. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body and it’s our duty to fuel the body with a healthy and balanced meal and fuel the mind with positive and happy thoughts. If you have practiced yoga in whatever form whether it is a normal beginner yoga practice or going for a 200 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh<\/strong><\/a> you know that your body needs enough strength for the regular practice of yoga and keep up with your intense yoga asana correctly. Hence to build great stamina along with strengthening your body you need a good amount of protein in your diet. As our muscles get tired from continuous yoga practice the meal should be a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and good fat which is rich in nutrients, vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the small list of healthy food to take during your yoga teacher training program to make the most out of it and to keep you healthy and strong:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon and honey water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are practicing\nyoga daily so it is important to keep your system clean and lemon honey water\nis the best option to wake your digestive system. Lemon honey concoction taken\nin warm water helps in flushing out of the toxins from your body. It eases your\nbowel movement and aid in weight loss. Continuous asana practice can lead to\nsevere dehydration and this concoction helps in recovery. Apart from that it\nincreases immunity, nourishes your skin and hair and keeps cough off the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh fruit <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your yoga\nteacher training include many fresh fruits in your diet. Make sure they are\nseasonal as seasonal fruits are rich in antioxidants, fibers. Also, the fruits\nfill your sugar cravings and keep you off from the refined sugar. Fruits like\npineapple and banana are rich in vitamin c, manganese and potassium which not\nonly support bone health and muscles pain at a bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you will enroll in a yoga teacher training in Rishikesh<\/strong><\/a> or a Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh<\/strong><\/a> program you will see that there are lots of fresh vegetables and seasonal vegetables included in the menu. You will see a lot of greens and cruciferous vegetables in your menu. As these vegetables are loaded with iron, calcium, Vitamin K, E along with lots of fiber which not only keep you fuller for a longer duration but also fill your body with essential nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packed with proteins\nand boost of energy- quinoa is the best way to keep yourself fuller for a\nlonger duration. Super food quinoa is packed with all essential amino acid,\niron, vitamin B12 and magnesium which is not only good for your blood sugar\ncontrol but also good for muscle health for fueling your body cell with energy.\nYou can have as a salad or even as replacement of your oatmeal in breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lentils<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loaded with protein\nand iron lentils are also called the fountain of youth that helps in keeping\nyour energizes throughout your intensive yoga training. Lentils are full of\nanti-ageing properties and contain a high amount of folate more than any\nplant-based food.  Make lentils a part of\nyour daily meal in the form of Indian dal and kitchari with lots of herbs and\nspice that fuels your body during your yoga practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raw cacao or a dark chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich in antioxidants\nraw cacao or dark chocolate is an absolute delight to add onto the yogic diet.\nDark chocolate or raw cacao is full of flavonoid that reduces the risk of heart\ndisease and keeps your blood sugar level in check and increase blood flow to\nthe brain. Even a small bit of it before your intense yoga session<\/strong> boosts your energy level, concentration and elevates\nyour mood as it contains a neurotransmitter that helps in releasing the\nendomorphin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almond and dry fruit bars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almonds are a great\nsource of energy, full of anti-inflammatory properties that promote bone\nhealth, enhance digestion and prevent cancer. Also, almonds and overall dry\nfruits are packed with energies and are easy to digest. It keeps you fuller for\na longer duration and makes us a great snacking option in between your full\nyogic meals. You can make your own dry fruit bars at home or go for no sugar\nand artificial flavor to reap maximum benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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