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75. How Much Should You Actually Eat? An Ayurvedic Answer

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One of the most common questions Kate hears no matter where she’s teaching in the world: How much food should I eat? Her answer is deeply Ayurvedic — it depends on your body, your season, your activity, and the density of what’s on your plate. In this solo episode, Kate delivers a practical, body-based framework grounded in ancient Ayurvedic nutrition principles.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The cupped-hands (anjali) portion guide from the ancient texts
  • How body type, season, and daily activity affect how much you need
  • Dense vs. light foods — and why the balance determines satisfaction
  • How the six tastes of Ayurveda create true, lasting fullness
  • The burp signal: your stomach’s built-in fullness cue
  • The four-hour meal experiment to calibrate your natural hunger
  • Why multitasking while eating makes it harder to know when you’re full
  • How density needs shift during perimenopause and as we age

    • Take-Home Practices:

    • Cup your hands together and use that bowl as a rough portion reference
    • Build each meal around dense foods, then balance with lighter elements
    • Aim for all six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent
    • After a natural burp during a meal, pause and check in with your body
    • Run the four-hour experiment — track how long each meal sustains you

      • RESOURCES

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      HEALTH DISCLAIMER

      The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or wellness routine.

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