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SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Every community in India have their own traditional knowledge. For some of us it is a way of life. The quest for
spiritual development and personal well-being sometimes gives birth to traditional knowledge which also reflects a
community’s interest.
Simran, VIII-G, P.K.R.Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City
FOOD HABITS
AUSpICIOUS HOME
according to ayurveda, indian way
of eating food with hands using five Torans made of mango
fingers i.e. five elements is not only leaves are hung on the entrance of the main door of the
unique but the best way to get proper houses especially during the festivals. it is believed that
nutrition. Traditionally, food is served on the banana leaf it brings good luck and prosperity. but scientifically, the
as it has ayurvedic medicinal properties. fresh green leaves of mango tree purifies the air of the
surroundings.
silver metal is considered germicidal and it is believed
that consuming water in silver utensils helps Niyamita Saigal, VII-F, Delhi Public School, Sector-45, Gurgaon; R. Samyutha,
I-B, Veveaham Prime Academy, Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu
prevent infections. also some people store
water in copper utensils before drinking as it we all know that hanging of lemon and seven chillies
is believed that the positive properties of the outside our homes,
metal help in our wellness. shops and offices is
Chandra, V-G, Bridgeford School, Tupudana, Ranchi symbolic of warding
off the evil eye. but do
Our ancestors have stressed on a very important rule for you know the scientific
eating. The meal should always start with eating spice reason behind it? The
and end with a sweet. The scientific reason behind this cotton thread which
practice is that eating spice activates our digestive juices is used to pierce the
and helps in complete digestion. chillies and lemon
S. Pradhiksha, III-E, Revoor Padmanabha Chettiys Mat. Hr. Sec. School,
Chennai and Parinika Benor Krishnan, XI-C, Army Public School, Bolarum, absorbs the acid from
Secunderabad the fruit whilst it is
sitting on the floor and eating food is a practice followed in fresh. it acts as a natural
today’s time since olden days. we sit cross-legged on the pesticide which was
floor in sukhasana position that also helps in digestion. used in olden times but
Divya, VI-C, V.V.DAV Public School, Vikaspuri, New Delhi,Ashita Bhardwaj, became a superstition Illustration by: Priyanshu Kumar, VIII-C,
X-F, Jayshree Periwal High School, Ajmer Road, Jaipur,Gourisha Bhatia, VIII, later on! Scholars Home, Dehradun
Global Indian International School, Indore and Aditi Singh, VIII-A, Sunbeam
School Annapurna, Varanasi Nabila Benazeer, XI-B, Alpha English Higher Secondary School, Puducherry

HANGING

NEEM LEAVES

Neem leaves placed
at the entrance of the
house prevents insects from
entering the house. it is also used for
conserving textiles.
Durga R. Mallya, VI –A, Angappa Educational
A clay pot keeps water cool. Trust Senior Secondary School, Coimbatore
What other health benefits
does it have?

Illustration by: Keerti Kanojia

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