Making Eating Activities as Sensory Process Eating is a sensory activity that can evoke emotion and passion. From the point of view of meditation, each finger is representative of the five elements of meditation. In detail: The thumb relates to an empty space. The index finger relates to the air. Middle finger associated with fire. The finger is related to water. The little finger is related to the earth. When we enjoy eating by hand, then the whole process will stimulate the five elements so that it can help energize the food to be eaten. It is important to keep all elements in balance and stay healthy. In addition, sense of touch, smell, hearing, sight and taste become more active. Stimulation of the five senses makes us more aware of the taste, texture and aroma of food.
As a Natural Sensor When we eat with a spoon or fork and put food directly into the mouth, then our subconscious can not feel the temperature or texture of food before. This is why we often end up gasping when eating foods that are too hot. But it's different when we eat by hand, the nerve endings on the fingers will feel the temperature of the food and effectively prevent us from burning the tongue because of heat. The nerve endings send signals to the brain about the food conditions we will eat. This triggers the release of digestive enzymes and the right substances to help us taste the food better
Improving Digestive Performance There are "good" and "bad" bacteria in our palms and fingers. Good bacteria will protect us from harmful viruses and maintain good health of the mouth, throat, intestines and digestive system. But unfortunately, when we eat with spoons and forks, these bacteria will not get to the intestine. On the other hand, when we eat by hand, bacteria from the fingers move into the mouth and swallowed and walk to different parts of the body. This process helps improve digestion in the gut and prevents the buildup of harmful bacteria in the intestine. Not only that, when we touch the food by hand, a signal is sent to the mind to release digestive juices and enzymes. Depending on the type of food, the mind regulates that the metabolism works accordingly, which is needed for better digestion. A healthy digestive system is essential for the health of the body and mind.
Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk Using forks and spoons can make eating easier and faster. But do you know if this can also cause blood sugar imbalance in the body, which in turn leads to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A 2012 study published by the European Society of Endocrinology reported that people who rush in chewing their food at risk 2.5 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those who eat more relaxed and spend enough time to chew their food. Well after we know that eating quickly can increase the risk of diabetes, it is time we started to move to a more relaxed eating method by way of eating by hand. When eating by hand, we will usually put less food into the mouth. We will also eat more slowly than eating using cutlery. Eating slower also causes better digestion and prepares the stomach to know that we are full, thus making us eat less. (Read also: 11 Foods that Get Diabetes Patients) 5. Eat More Focus Eating with cutlery is a kind of mechanical process, and we often do not pay much attention to what or how much we eat. thanks for vote Hive account@bustan
