Here Is Why These Celebs Eat Food With Their Hands

Most people living in the west find it gross but in India, eating with your hands is actually backed with Ayurvedic and scientific reasoning! There are so many health benefits to the simple way of eating food and it starts with hygiene! Cutlery sure is popular and many Indians also sticky to the shiny instruments like myself (I am not neat with the hand usage), but most of our seniors eat with their hands, especially in the context of rice. Here are the reasons.

Ayurveda 

As per Ayurveda, every finger is an extension of the five elements. Our thumb represents space, from the forefinger comes air, the middle finger is fire, the ring finger signifies water and the little finger is Earth. These nerve endings of our fingertips boost digestion. We become more aware of what we are eating like textures, taste, and aromas.

Blood Circulation

When we eating with our hands, we are actually doing some muscle exercise, which increases our blood circulation. The movement of the hands in a way keeps the blood flow smoother.

Good Digestion

Our body apparently has bacteria or flora, which resides in places like our mouth, hands, throat, intestines and gut which protect us from harmful bacteria. So, this flora protects our digestive system when we eat using our hands. It protects us from getting exposed to harmful bacteria, which in turn further stimulates the digestive system. However, do not forget to wash your hands before and after you eat!

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Lose Weight

According to a study when people eat using their hands, it promotes a sense of fullness and satiety in contrast to what happens when we eat using cutlery. This helps in losing some kilograms.

Prevent Type-2 Diabetes

According to a study, people with type-2 diabetes are fast eaters using cutlery, as compared to people without the condition. Eating with spoons and forks makes it faster.  This has been linked with blood-sugar imbalances in the body, which contributes to the development of type-2 diabetes.