Ayurvedic Approaches To Natural Weight Loss

Let’s move towards an Ayurvedic approach to weight management and sustainable health.

VERIFIED By: Dr Sakshi Varshney, Bio Resurge Wellness (Certified Garbhasanskar coach, BAMS from DBRAU)

Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated : March 12, 2025 7:46 PM IST

Ayurveda’s holistic health system, based on time honored traditions, considers the persons diet, their lifestyle, and their individual constitution. Weight loss should always be consistent and effectively healthy and hence to achieve that one needs to follow an Ayurvedic system which helps in promoting health, balance and longevity through few simple guidelines. Ayurvedic Diet plan for weight loss focus on the Dosha’s in our body .It focus on Seasonal,locally sourced, unadulterated foods,Digestive herbs,spices,Weight loss therapies.

AYURVEDIC WEIGHT LOSS TIPS DINCHARYA

Avoid Napping during day time.

1. Heavy Breakfast (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM): This aligns with the body’s peak digestive fire (Agni) in the morning, allowing for optimal nutrient absorption. A substantial breakfast provides sustained energy for the day.
2. Moderate Lunch (Noon): Continuing to capitalize on the strong midday Agni, a balanced lunch with vegetables, grains, and meat provides essential nutrients and fuel.
3. Light Dinner (Before 7:30 PM): As Agni diminishes in the evening, a light dinner eases the digestive burden, promoting restful sleep.Soups and salads are easily digestible, minimizing the risk of indigestion or discomfort.

MINDFUL EATING

Ayurveda places great importance on “Agni,” the digestive fire. Mindful eating helps strengthen Agni, ensuring proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients. When we eat mindfully, we allow our bodies to effectively break down and absorb food.

HYDRATION

Ayurveda suggests that warm water can aid in the breakdown of fat molecules in the body. Ama is considered undigested food and metabolic waste that can clog channels in the body. Warm water helps to flush out these toxins, promoting detoxification and supporting weight loss.

INCOMPATIBLE MEAL PAIRINGS

Improper food combinations can disturb the balance of these Doshas, leading to imbalances that can contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Kapha dosha is related to weight gain, and improper food combinations may increase Kapha.

Combinations to Avoid (According to Ayurveda):

1. Milk with sour fruits.
2. Milk with fish.
3. Yogurt with meat.
4. Melons with milk or grains.
5. Honey heated.

EAT SEASONALLY

Ayurveda emphasizes “Ritucharya,” which outlines dietary and lifestyle adjustments according to seasonal changes. This principle acknowledges that our bodies are influenced by the environment. Each season has unique qualities that affect our doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Eating seasonal foods helps to balance these doshas.

DIGESTIVE HERBS AND SPICES

Ayurvedic herbs and spices such as turmeric, Ginger,cumin,Triphala, Guggul ,ajwain,amla have been demonstrated to boost metabolism.

THERAPIES IN AYURVEDA FOR WEIGHT LOSS PANCHKARMA

Panchakarma, is a comprehensive Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy designed to eliminate accumulated toxins and restore balance to your body and mind. This system utilizes five primary cleansing procedures: Vamana, Virechana, Basti. Each procedure targets specific areas of the body, addressing imbalances related to the three doshas Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

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