Independence Day Special: What We Can Learn From Mahatma Gandhi

Monday, August 17, 2015, 11:39 [IST]

There is a lot to learn from this country's greatest thinker and freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. His healthy lifestyle is itself a good lesson for us.

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He used to believe that food is not just something that fills the belly but it is more than that. It shapes your very consciousness and this is why a healthy life demands healthy food.

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In fact, living a healthy life can be simple and this is what he practically showed us through his life.

He stayed away from most of the material comforts and pleasures and lived an austere life. If maintaining a healthy lifestyle is what you are interested in, then here are some aspects that we can learn from his lifestyle.

Fact #1

Almost all his life, he consumed a balanced diet and maintained a healthy portion size. He also consumed leafy greens regularly.

Fact #2

He included seasonal fruits and vegetables in his diet.

Fact #3

Gandhiji avoided all kinds of processed foods. In fact, he even avoided sugar in his diet. He preferred jaggery over processed sugar. He also stayed away from spicy foods.