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

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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