There are a number of important factors for maintaining good health, related to the diet. This includes food eaten, time difference between two meals, combination and quantity of food, cleanliness and proper eating.

Food should be fresh, hot, tasty and easy to digest.
There should be at least a four hour difference between any two meals.
Restrict the number of items in one meal. The items taken in one meal should not contradict each other. For example, (milk and orange juice).
A feeling of tiredness or heaviness in the stomach after eating, indicates improper eating practices.
Food should be taken only when hungry and strictly according to digestive power.
Do not eat while watching television or while reading. Eat in peaceful and pleasant surroundings.
Do not rush eating or eat too slowly. Chew the food thoroughly.
Fruits should not be mixed with meals. Either take a separate meal constituted only of fruits or eat fruits as a snack between two meals.


Do not drink water one hour before or after meals though it is fine to drink it in small quantities with meals.