Initially observed by the American Dietetic Association, the importance of National Nutrition Week has reached a global scale. The aim is to guide people towards healthy, nutritious cuisine over the junk food or unhealthy meals we usually consume. Celebrated in the first week of September, National Nutrition week highlights how prevalent unhealthy eating has become and how healthy eating can be achieved.
The main causes for the unhealthy eating epidemic can be summarised as ‘a lack of time’ and ‘convenience of ordering food’.
Due to the scarcity of free time many choose unhealthy lifestyle options rather than consciously prioritising their nutritional needs. Between long hours at the office, working out and spending time with friends and family, many people don’t have the time to cook healthy meals and don’t find the time to improve their eating habits. In a study conducted by Professor of Marketing Linda Hagen, the researchers identified that ‘Physical Involvement in Obtaining Food’ negatively correlated with how unhealthy it was. The more effort required in obtaining healthy food, the more likely it is that an unhealthy alternative is chosen. After a long day of work, people are more likely to order an unhealthy pizza than cook a healthy meal for dinner due to the effort it would take.
Due to the convenience of ordering a dish of your choice with a few clicks, many opt to order unhealthy food and snacks rather than eat freshly cooked and nutritious home cooked meals. Many struggle with making conscious decisions to prioritise their nutritional needs over the convenience of unhealthy options.
Dharana at Shillim’s food philosophy
Dharana at Shillim, a luxury wellbeing retreat, focuses on the relationship between an individual’s wellbeing needs and nutrition. The ayurvedic retreat has a unique approach to nourishment, that guides you towards making health conscious decisions about your nutritional needs and preparing delicious yet healthy dishes during your rejuvenating and comfortable stay. By following our approach to nourishment, you can consciously prioritise your nutritional needs and dietary goals in a relaxing healing space.
Personalised and Seasonal Diets
As a wellbeing retreat, our holistic approach identifies healthy eating as a diet that relates to your individual lifestyle. After consultations with our wellbeing experts a individualised dinacharya (daily routine) and ritucharya (seasonal diet) is prepared to help you reach your wellbeing goals. A seasonal diet helps align your body with natural rhythms and provides the highest quality of nutrients, while a personalised dosha-specific diet helps address your specific needs and goals.
Organic Farm and Slow Cooking
All meals at the holistic retreat are sourced from local organic farms and our earth-to-table approach uses fresh, seasonal ingredients and high-vibe produce to create wholesome and nourishing meals. Our own vegetable farms use nutrient rich soil free of chemical synthesisers and all of our nourishment spaces use slow-cooking techniques to preserve the natural flavour to ensure delicious and energising dishes.
4 Kingdoms 1 Plate
At Dharana, nutrition is rooted in celebrating nature’s abundance through a balance of the Four Kingdoms. The plant kingdom provides a foundation of fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, while the animal kingdom adds pure, protein-rich elements. The fungi kingdom introduces depth of flavours through umami, mushrooms and truffles while the innovative kingdom of bacteria and yeast brings probiotic-rich, gut-healthy dishes, enhancing both tradition and innovation on every plate.
Prioritise your wellbeing at Dharana at Shillim, a meditation and yoga retreat that guides you towards improved nourishment and better overall wellbeing. Transform your gut health with wholesome meals and learn how to continue your ritucharya by calling us at 0124-4344344, or book your stay here!