Digestion: How Ayurveda, Diet, and Daily Routines Improve Your Gut Health

When your digestion, the process your body uses to break down food and absorb nutrients. Also known as agni, it’s not just about stomach acid — it’s the fire that keeps your energy, mood, and immunity running. If you’re always bloated, tired after meals, or feel like your body doesn’t absorb anything, it’s not just bad luck. It’s your agni digestion, the Ayurvedic term for digestive fire that determines how well you process food. Weak agni means food sits, ferments, and turns into toxins — not fat, but something worse: systemic inflammation.

Most people think digestion is just about what you eat. But Ayurveda says it’s also about when and how you eat. Eating late at night? Snacking all day? Skipping breakfast? These habits don’t just upset your stomach — they drown your agni. The Ayurvedic eating schedule, a system that aligns meals with your body’s natural rhythms. tells you to eat your biggest meal at noon, when your digestive fire is strongest. It also says to stop eating 3 hours before bed. No exceptions. If you’re a Vata dosha, one of the three body-mind types in Ayurveda, known for irregular digestion and sensitivity to cold, dry foods., you’re even more likely to struggle — cold salads, raw veggies, and rushed meals make your digestion worse, not better.

It’s not magic. It’s biology. Your gut doesn’t care if you’re busy. It needs rhythm. Eat at the same times. Chew slowly. Don’t drink ice water with meals — it puts out your fire. Skip the post-dinner snack. Let your body rest and digest. These aren’t trendy tips — they’re ancient rules that still work because they match how your body evolved. The posts below show real examples: how to time meals for your dosha, what herbs to avoid if your digestion is weak, and why eating three times a day (not five) is actually better. You’ll find no fluff — just clear, practical steps to fix digestion without pills, cleanses, or expensive supplements.