Almost every day, we reheat food without giving it any thought. However, according to Ayurveda, food contains prana, or life force, and is more than just fuel. That energy begins to diminish after cooking, and reheating some foods can impair metabolism, cause toxins (ama), and interfere with digestion. Some commonplace goods become heavy, dangerous, or chemically changed when reheated, according to ancient Ayurvedic scriptures.
You might be surprised to learn why Ayurveda recommends avoiding reheating these five familiar dishes.
