Latest Fad about Foods & Exercises

These days, there’s a growing fad around food and fitness trends, and rather than promoting well-being, they’re often creating an entirely new level of stress in people’s lives. Individuals are blindly following popular diets and exercise routines without understanding their own unique body types or mental states. I’ve personally witnessed many cases where people have adopted certain diets that, instead of helping, have added to their stress levels.

Each person’s psyche is different—and so is their physiology. Just because a particular diet works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for everyone. If someone is battling depression and they are advised to jump into a restrictive diet like keto or start frequent fasting, they might not only struggle to sustain it but could also develop physical or emotional complications. I’ve seen such situations unfold, and the consequences can be serious.

The same applies to exercise. People are following trends without understanding the fundamentals. Many trainers or instructors lack the necessary qualifications and experience. Teaching exercise requires a solid understanding of human anatomy and body mechanics. When this is missing, people risk injury. I’ve seen beginners get hurt due to improper guidance, and worse—many of them are also consuming artificial protein supplements without understanding their body’s actual needs. This kind of blind consumption is dangerous and can lead to long-term health issues.

In the name of consumerism, the market is selling us toxins—masked as health products. We must be aware of these traps and not fall prey to them.

Another growing trend is the “10,000 steps a day” goal. While it may motivate some, it isn’t universally appropriate. For children, it might be too little; for the elderly, it may be too much. Encouraging people to stay active and eat well is good, but obsession or extremism is never healthy. What truly matters is discipline—not in the form of pressure, but as a gentle commitment to balanced living.

Start small. If you’ve been inactive, even spending time in fresh air can be your first step. Light movement, paired with meditation, can work wonders for the body and mind. Let it be a gradual process.

We also need to be more conscious of what we eat. Processed foods—marketed as gluten-free, sugar-free, high-protein, etc.—are often harmful in the long run. These products can drain our energy, leaving us sluggish and unable to focus on productive tasks. This lethargy leads to a vicious cycle where we feel too low on energy to even move, let alone exercise.

What we need is a balanced attitude. Balance in mind brings balance in life. When the mind and body are in harmony, we become more in tune with what our body truly needs. The entire process of healthy living becomes effortless. With inner alignment, the body stops craving unhealthy food, and we intuitively know what to eat and what to avoid. This state of inner empowerment allows us to flow naturally into better choices.

Meditation can help cultivate this inner balance. When the mind enters a state of sattva—purity and calm—our food choices also begin to reflect that. We feel drawn toward satvic food—warm, simple, nourishing, and homemade. In this state, energy flows freely. There’s no resistance, no stress—only ease.

So say no to processed and artificial foods as much as you can. Eat simple, warm, home-cooked meals. Be minimal. Be mindful. Let go of the trends, and come home to yourself.

Because true health begins from within—not from a label or a fitness trend, but from awareness, balance, and inner peace.

Mind-Body & Food-Exercises

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