Human system more attuned to vegetarian diet, says seer

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ALLAHABAD: The Kriyayoga practice points out that mature (ripe) grains, seeds and fruits are the food best suited for human beings given their consumption and digestion needs and structure. The human eyes, ears, teeth and tongue and length of the digestive tract shows that humans are basically frugivorous (consumers of fruits and seeds) in nature. Canine teeth, very well developed in carnivores (meat-eaters and predators), are rudimentary in human beings.

Human eyes do not like to see slaughtering of animals, and ears do not like the cry of animals, neither can the tongue appreciate the taste of meat thrown on the street. They never enjoy chewing the bones scattered at the bank of rivers or in the forest whereas carnivorous animals enjoy chewing the bones as if it were delicious candy. Human beings can enjoy fruits found on the ground but would never appreciate consuming scattered decaying meat left on the side of a road. These were the insights into humans and their food habits by international spiritual leader Swami Shree Yogi Satyam who delivered his message to pilgrims attending the Kriyayoga Camp at Mukti Marg in Kumbh Mela. He stated that humans enjoy non-vegetarian food only when it is fried or mixed with certain spices to mask their taste. Carnivores enjoy even rotten and putrefied meat.

He added that the length of the digestive tract in carnivores is short compared to human beings, whereas the digestive tract of herbivores is much longer compared to carnivores and human beings.

Observation shows that herbivores are meant to eat grasses and stems of plants. Carnivores are made to eat meat while human beings are structured biologically to eat fruits and seeds. In herbivores, the longer digestive tract is suitable to digest and absorb grasses and stems. If herbivores are fed a good quantity of fruits and seeds they get sick. In the same way, the digestive tract of carnivores is fit to digest meat and animal parts.

Animal products, meat and organs should not remain in the digestive system for a long time to avoid growth of harmful bacteria and viruses. Carnivores, therefore, have a shorter digestive tract compared to herbivores and humans.

Humans have started eating wrong foods due to inhuman and unnatural thoughts. All thoughts and ideas which create segregation are unnatural thoughts. These can be erased through constant practice of Kriyayoga meditation.

The consumption of vegetarian food has been accepted more in western countries as research studies prove that eating meat and dairy products leads to illnesses in particular heart disease and cancer.

Meet the beefy vegetarian

Veggies can't bulk up? A fully green Vivek Oberoi piles up the muscles

In his forthcoming avatars as a hefty villain in the Krrish sequel and an intimidating pathan in Zilla Ghaziabad, Vivek Oberoi is set to bust the myth that vegetarians can't sport an enviable body. While the actor enjoys doing martial arts, yoga with his wife and swimming, his personal trainer Vijay Sarmalkar tests his limits of endurance in the '4X workout' - an intense 30 minute punishing routine that is as effective as a three-hour gym session.

Viraj says, "When you start working out, the muscle-building process starts. You have to rest it for recovery and then replenish it either with carbs or protein. The protein can be vegetarian or nonvegetarian because the body recognises it as amino-acids. If you have whey protein post-workout or during the day, the chances of recovery are high."

What has complicated matters is Vivek being injury-prone - he had persistent neck and wrist injuries - while shooting action scenes in the past couple of years. Recently, he gained weight when he was out for three months. Viraj revealed that his lower-chest and legs are major problem areas. Vivek concurred, "It took six months for Viraj to sort out my injuries. We did a lot of therapeutic training. During workouts, the pain would return. Viraj combined weight training and physiotherapy to heal my injuries. It increased my confidence levels and I started feeling good."

As for Vivek's chest workout, Viraj says he does not give him too many dumbbells because set two and three are more difficult. At the beginning of a workout, the muscles are fresh. But after 30 minutes, the energy drops. I prefer to train him in the problem spots because they are fresh and I can hit them hard. His lower chest is an issue so I concentrate on his upper chest since it is big and no one notices his lower chest." Over the week, Vivek's workouts focus on chest and triceps that include barbell press and dumbbell curls. The cardio sessions and leg workouts include leg curls, leg press, leg extension and seated calf raises among others.

Turning vegetarian helped his body recover faster post-workout, Vivek says. "Earlier, I would avoid doing my leg workout. But, Viraj has been instrumental in letting go of my fears. As I turned vegetarian, my concern was whether it will affect my joints and injuries. But I love eating all sorts of nuts that have nutrients which are good for your joints, skin, hair and body. I am fresher, energetic and my immunity level has gone up."

In Zilla Ghaziabad, Vivek plays Gujjar Singh who has washboard-abs. To achieve the look, Viraj says, he wanted Vivek's chest to look more prominent and beefy and not just with a six-pack. In the Krrish sequel, he is fitter, more agile and his six-pack will be more prominent. He has to look smaller but compact. And because he is able to retain sufficient body mass, he will still look big at 75 kilos than most of his peers." Though Vivek has limited cardio options, Viraj does not have to worry much about him and says, "He is very committed to his diet. If you're not, then workouts fall flat."