This week’s meal rhythm

The first food of the day, whenever that falls for you

Oats

Cook oats with water or milk until soft, then add a small amount of fruit, nuts, or mild spices for a simple breakfast bowl.

With it: Raisins — A few soaked raisins can be eaten with breakfast or added to porridge, oatmeal, rice pudding, or simple homemade sweets.

Taste

Mildly sweet and plain, as generally described

Weight

Slightly heavy and soft when cooked, as generally described

Warming or cooling

Neutral to mildly warming when cooked warm, as generally described

Eat oats warm and slowly, and notice how this filling meal feels in your body.

A lighter meal, early enough to finish before winding down

Khichdi

Cook rice and mung dal together with water, mild spices, and a little ghee until soft and warm.

Taste

Mild, lightly savory, and gently sweet depending on the ingredients used

Weight

Light to moderately filling, traditional description

Warming or cooling

Neutral to slightly warming, traditional description

Eat khichdi warm and slowly, noticing how a simple meal feels in your body.