The gut, often called the "second heart" of the body, faces many challenges today due to food adulteration, fast food consumption, and unhealthy dietary habits. Maintaining gut health is essential for overall well-being.
Since all major organs - liver, heart, etc. - are interconnected with the intestine, it plays a critical role in digestion and nutrient absorption. If we look at teenagers today, they are more attached to mobile phones. Previously, children eagerly waited for school to end so they could rush to the playground. Back then, digestion was smoother because of their physical activity. They were happier, engaged in outdoor activities, fought, played, ate whatever they wanted, and still digested food efficiently. However, with increased screen time, physical movement has reduced, and digestion has become a problem.
Physical movement doesn’t necessarily mean performing a set of exercises; rather, our daily routine should naturally engage all parts of the body. Planned exercise often neglects certain areas. Belly fat appears later; initially, internal organs become heavier. Many people focus on reducing belly fat, but the real concern should be internal organs-keeping them light and ensuring proper circulation. For instance, when we eat chapati, digestion follows a systematic process, whereas consuming packaged protein directly can have different effects.
We should focus on consuming foods that provide maximum benefits even in small quantities and avoid those that provide little strength even in large amounts. Psychologically, weight gain also results from our thoughts. Some obese people eat very little, yet their weight increases due to trapped air in the body. This highlights the importance of aligning our thoughts for better gut health.
The intestine is an invaluable part of our body as it segregates food and distributes nutrients. However, an overloaded intestine causes complications. Balanced eating is essential, like consuming slightly less than hunger demands, which allows food to expand properly and keeps the intestine comfortable. Failure to do so leads to reliance on digestive powders, which offer instant relief but are harmful in the long term.
Our stomach has designated spaces for water, air, and food products. Food requires water and air to dilute properly; otherwise, it becomes compact, leading to digestion issues. Even the utensils used for cooking impact digestion—food prepared in pressure cookers versus open utensils, microwaving, baking—all affect fiber content. Food is initially cooked over fire, but digestion also involves natural processing within the intestine.
Originally, the human body was designed for raw food consumption, but with intelligence, we began cooking food due to factors like population growth and varied food availability. The truth is, if a person consumes only fruits and vegetables for 40 days, the body will become incredibly light, diseases will disappear, and overall health will improve significantly. Even those suffering from severe illnesses can benefit from this concept. The idea involves:
- First 40 days—only raw food.
- Next 40 days—one meal around 5 PM, supplemented with raw food.
This practice guarantees a transformation in the body. Unfortunately, modern society prefers medical tests, frequent doctor visits, and medicines instead of embracing these natural solutions. People invest in medical treatments but hesitate to make lifestyle changes that would ensure lifelong wellness, keeping them away from doctors and medicines.
Thus, prioritizing gut health and making small changes will positively impact overall health and quality of life.
