New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Skipping meals is often framed as a shortcut to better health, lower calorie intake, better discipline, and faster results. But for those navigating blood sugar imbalances or diabetes, this well-intentioned habit can quietly do more harm than good. Ayurveda, with its deep understanding of metabolism, offers a compelling explanation of why consistency, not deprivation, is key to stable blood glucose.

What is Agni responsible for according to Ayurveda?

At the centre of Ayurvedic physiology is agni, the digestive fire responsible for metabolising food, energy, and even emotions. In diabetes, described in Ayurveda under Prameha, this fire is already irregular. "Skipping meals further destabilises agni, leading to sharp ...