WHAT IS THE SEQUENCE OF EATING FOOD?

The sequence of eating food typically refers to the order in which you consume different types of food during a meal. This can vary depending on cultural traditions, health practices, or personal preferences, but here’s a generally accepted and health-conscious sequence:

🍽️ General Healthy Eating Sequence

1. Start with Water (Optional)
• Drinking a glass of water 15–30 minutes before a meal can aid digestion and help control appetite.
2. Begin with Vegetables or Salad
• Especially fiber-rich or leafy greens.
• Helps slow down blood sugar spikes and prepares your stomach for heavier foods.
3. Then Eat Proteins
• Such as meat, fish, eggs, legumes, or tofu.
• These help with satiety and provide essential amino acids.
4. Follow with Carbohydrates
• Rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc.
• Eating them after fiber and protein can reduce blood sugar spikes.
5. End with Fruits or Light Dessert
• If you’re having sweets, it’s best to consume them after the main meal to lessen their glycemic impact.
6. Finish with Tea or Digestifs (Optional)
• Herbal tea or digestive drinks (like warm water with lemon or fennel tea) can aid digestion.

🧠 Why This Sequence?

• Blood Sugar Control: Fiber and protein slow digestion, reducing glucose spikes from carbs.
• Better Digestion: Starting light and moving to heavier foods is easier on the stomach.
• Appetite Management: Vegetables and protein fill you up before you get to high-calorie carbs or desserts.