Why Ice is Not as Good as We Think?

Could adding ice to our drinks lead to a weight gain?
Could ice be associated with inadequate nutritional level?
Why does Ayurveda recommend warm drinks?

The main goal of eating is to nourish our body.

Digestive power, called in Sanskrit Agni, can be compared to a burning fire. If the flame is low, it takes longer to cook the food. Adding cold fluid to a fire weakens it, just as ice cold water weakens Agni, our power of digestion.

Balancing the digestive fire (Agni) is a main key in Ayurveda.

A warm meal allows easy absorption of nutrients but,
cold and ice constricts the mucosa lining of our gastric intestinal tract and prevents adequate absorption of foods.

When our digestion is poor, it creates toxins, called Ama in Sanskrit. The sluggish digestion clogs the channels of the body with Ama. The toxins settle in the fat tissues and lead to weight gain. In addition, most diseases are associated with slow digestion, Ama, and inadequate Agni.

A simple suggestion to improve your digestive fire:
Take a half inch chopped fresh ginger with a few drops of lemon before the meal. This simple recipe improves the Agni and prevents bloating and heaviness after the meal.

In the past a waiter might look at a customer strangely when asked to replace the ice water with a cup of warm water, but now most restaurants will serve hot water with a piece of lemon and a pleasant smile.

Namaste, Yael
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