4 common foods that Sadhguru recommends to AVOID for a healthy life

From sugar and grains to milk, there are many common foods that we consume on a daily basis. Traditionally, we have been consuming these foods, considering they are healthy and full of nutrients. However, Sadhguru believes that many of these foods are not good for the human body, and one should avoid them. In a blog post on Isha Foundation, he threw light on four foods that one should avoid. The blog post reads, "Looking to get healthier? It's important to know what not to eat. Here are four foods to avoid on the road to good health." Take a look.

According to Sadhguru, "Historically, sugar was used in its unrefined, raw form, taken directly from sugarcane juice. Clarified juice was boiled to a crystalline solid, broken down into gravelly masses and consumed as sugar. Today, however, much of the commercially available sugar is chemically processed and refined. According to the United States National Institutes of Health, such refined sugar provides “empty calories” because the refining process removes almost all vitamins and minerals, drastically depleting the nutritional value of the sugar."

In the post, Sadhguru has mentioned that, only children below three have the necessary enzymes to digest milk completely. Except for a few regions in the globe, milk is mostly indigestible for a majority of adults worldwide. The undigested milk is mucus-forming and causes lethargy. Yes, milk has traditionally been believed to be a good source of calcium. But there are several other good sources as well. It is also said that commercial milk may contain natural hormones that could affect sensitive individuals, sometimes linked to early puberty or hormonal imbalance.

Sadhguru explains that a grain in its natural state is structurally composed of three components, which includes endosperm, germ, and bran. He states in the blog that the primary component of the endosperm is starch, which serves as the major energy supply for the germinating seed. The endosperm however, is relatively scarce when it comes to vitamins, minerals, fibre, or phytochemicals. The bran and germ in contrast, are rich in a majority of these nutrients including B vitamins, amino acids, phytochemicals, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and iron. He also informs that before grains are commercially sold, they are often refined to improve texture and shelf life. Known as refined grains, these grains go through a process where the bran and the germ are separated and discarded, leaving only the starchy endosperm. The result is a grain from which most of the nutrients, minerals and dietary fibre have been lost.

He states that tea and coffee are nervous stimulants. Nervous stimulants create a sense of energy for a short while, after which the body’s energy levels drop. Consuming too much of nervous stimulants destroys stamina in the long run, and affects the body’s ability to store energy.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article—is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.