How does agni, the power of digestive fire, contribute to human health

• The transformation of the food we consume 
• Maintains constant body temperature
• Digestion and absorption of food
• The creation of enzymes
• The stable metabolism
• Tissue nutrition
• Smooth cellular communication
• The perception of the senses (especially vision)
• The color and shine of the skin and hair
• Mental clarity, sharpness and good memory
• Determination, courage
• Discernment and logic
• The awakening and the enthusiasm for life

Healthy Agni

When the When agni is in balance, we have a strong immune system, longevity and prosperity. It creates a strong appetite, good taste and digestion of food. Toxins are burned, resulting in a clean tongue. It also maintains body weight, adds a sense of confidence, security, optimism and love for life.

Factors that help the power of jataragni:
 

• The hot freshly cooked food.
• We fill 2/4 of our stomach with solid food, ¼ with water, ¼ remains empty.
• We ideally eat our main meal at noon between 12:00 and 14:00.
• We eat in a calm and pleasant environment.
• We choose foods according to our dosha.
• The right combination of foods.
• Let's include the 6 six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy, astringent) in during the day.
• Physical exercise.
• We seek to spend time in nature and in the sun.
• We do things that please us and avoid oppression.
• Creativity, contact with loved ones.
• We selectively "feed" our senses with beneficial impressions.