EATING AWARENESS LEADS TO WELLNESS

Cleanse the body, calm the mind, and kindle the spirit

- Dr Mickey Mehta

As the golden lamps of Diwali light up our homes, they also remind us to ignite a deeper light within: a light of awareness, balance and renewal.

Diwali is not merely a festival of sweets and celebrations; it is a symbolic opportunity to cleanse, reset and rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit. As our festive feasts grow larger, our sense of balance is becoming smaller. Endless mithais, fried snacks and late-night feasts leave many of us bloated, fatigued and guilt-ridden — the opposite of what Diwali truly signifies.

In ancient times, festivals were designed not just for indulgence, but for purification and transition. Diwali marks the end of one harvest and the beginning of another, a time when our ancestors naturally aligned with the rhythms of nature. They cleaned their homes, fasted before the festival and ate freshly harvested grains, pulses and seasonal produce afterward. This was not a ‘detox diet’, but a natural rhythm of renewal.