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From the desk of Dr Nandita Shah

When I was young, I would wake up every morning with a sense of fear and anxiety which gradually diminished as the day progressed. After I turned vegan, this early morning distress vanished. I did not realise the change till I inadvertently had some non-vegan mayonnaise one day. To my surprise I found that I woke up the next day with the same anxiety as earlier. This recurred for at least ten days before it finally disappeared.

Eating foods that contain the fear and anxiety of the animals that are in our food chain brings us similar feelings as theirs. I realised this fear is transmitted through the hormone adrenaline in these foods. I had got rid of my anxiety when I stopped consuming animal foods. To check if my clients also experienced the same changes, I started observing them more closely in this regard. They too found a huge shift in their state of mind by just changing what they put in their mouths.

Today human beings are eating more animal products than ever before. We are also suffering from more mental health issues than ever before. Is there a connection?

Do you also have unexplained anxiety attacks? Try removing animal products, including dairy and meat, from your diet. Eat only plant-based for a few weeks. Then, check if you are experiencing more clarity, confidence and calm. You may never want to go back to eating animal products!

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“My Meal Was So Peaceful And So Divine”

Masala Papad

Your cravings for some ‘chatpata’ can be satisfied with healthy and simple recipes like this one. You could even use an oil-free khakhra as a base and top it with chutneys of your choice. It’s truly easy to be healthy, once you put your mind to it!

Ingredients:

Urad/ragi/ moong dal papad
Green chillies, finely chopped
Spring onions, finely chopped
Tomatoes, finely chopped
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Fresh lemon or lime

Method:

Roast an assorted variety of urad, ragi or moong dal papads on an open flame and place on a tray. Sprinkle with onions, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander and squeeze lime juice on top. Serve as a snack.

Variations

You may add different vegetables like colourful peppers, grated carrots, beetroot, etc.

Food For The Mind

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP

If you love Facebook, then join us to be supported on your plant based journey. We are offering two possibilities

1. SHARAN India is SHARAN’s main Facebook page which you can like and follow for getting useful daily updates and news from the plant based health world. You will also get news about the latest SHARAN events, see testimonials, and more.

2. SHARAN’s Vegan Support Group is an open support group to know more about vegan/plant-based lifestyle. Here you can ask questions and share inspiring stories, tips, recipes, etc.

All our doctors and presenters will be here to answer your questions and give you tips. If you have attended our events join this group to be a part of our family.

Please like the main SHARAN page and join the group(s) applicable to you.

Ensure Your Mental Well-being

Just as one should not wait for disease to get back to health, one needn’t wait for symptoms to work on one’s mental health.

Discover 6 ways to improve and maintain your mental wellness

1. Right diet

A sense of clarity and calmness prevails when one goes on a whole food plant-based diet.

2. Exercise

Physical exercise helps one’s brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to the brain and reduces stress hormones.

3. Mental stimulation

The more you exercise your brain, the better you will be in processing and remembering information. Take up a hobby or course, read, do crosswords or sudoku, play chess, paint, do gardening, etc.

4. Stress management

Be realistic and practical. Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. Take breaks throughout the day and set a healthy balance between work and leisure. Focus on one task at a time, rather than multi-tasking. Attend a spiritual or philosophy class which helps you understand life in a broader perspective.

5. Quality sleep

Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Otherwise memory, creativity, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills get affected. The best thing to do is to have a regular sleep schedule and avoid all screens for at least an hour before bed.

6. Stay socially engaged

Human beings are highly sociable creatures, so one must engage with others meaningfully. Volunteer or join a social group or take group classes. Stay in touch with family and friends.

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This newsletter was compiled by SHARAN Head of Mumbai, Reyna K Rupani. She facilitates the Six Weeks to Health Gain & Weight Loss program and also conducts health talks for schools, groups, corporates and more.

Edited by Seema Nayak, who has benefitted a great deal by going on a whole food plant-based diet.

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