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