Eating between meals

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I'm new to Ayurveda but I'm enjoying the benefits so far of eating

this way and I'm looking forward to learning more about this ancient

science.

 

One question for now. I understand that eating before the last meal

has properly digested is bad. How do I deal with the fact that 3 1/2

hours after breakfast I'm very hungry? I'm pitta/vata (with vata and

kapha imbalances) and I'm eating mostly a pitta diet. I have oatmeal

(1 cup dry - cooked for 5 minutes) with a few spices and ghee for

breakfast at 7:30AM and by 10:30 or 11:00 I'm REALLY hungry. I don't

want to eat a big snack because then it'll throw off the time I can

have lunch. I've tried an apple as a snack but it's too much sugar

and doesn't even satisfy me till lunch.

 

Is a larger breakfast a good option? Is a snack with some fat and

protein a good idea? It'd have to be a small snack or I won't diget

it by lunchtime. What would a good snack be?

 

Thanks very much.

 

Sol

[Guest guest]

you appear to be suffering from a reactive hypoglycemia

try eating a higher protein breakfast

a couple of eggs with vegetables, and if you're still hungry, a little

oatmeal awhile later

avoid coffee and tea

try to eat higher protein/fat snacks thru out the day, e.g.

unsalted/unroasted fresh hulled nuts/seeds, preservative-free jerky etc.

Caldecott

phyto

http://www.wrc.net/phyto

[Guest guest]

I would love to eat a normal meal, never mind in between! I should live so

long. I have a non-existent appetite.

Bon