Ayurvedic Eating: How to Sync Your Appetite with Solar Cycles

Many people believe they should eat whenever they feel hungry, but Ayurveda suggests that true hunger should align with the sun. If you feel ravenous late at night, it is often a sign that you didn’t fuel properly during the day. The ‘Sun Clock’ principle encourages us to eat our largest meal when the sun is at its zenith, as this is when the body is best equipped to break down complex nutrients. Light morning meals like porridge or fruit, followed by a robust lunch of grains and vegetables, and concluding with a simple soup or dal for dinner, creates a perfect harmony that wards off toxins and promotes longevity.