Pranam Q1 Air external and internal pressures do vary to cause the burst is physics which we learnt in 6th std when we were 11 years old. https://youtu.be/8qZHFUEgECo ( you tube) Q2 FOOD TRADITIONS OF INDIA
There are several food-related traditions from ancient times in India that may seem archaic, outdated, and even irrelevant to those who value only the modern and glitzy methods. But look closely and scratch beneath the surface... you will find a rich tapestry of scientific temper and relevance. Let us look at a few such traditions, especially pertaining to food. 1. *Don't eat after sunset: *Until recently, when Intermittent fasting methods 16:8 or 12:12 caught up - the tradition of stopping the intake of meals or any foods post sunset was considered a religious fad by those who feel traditions are like chains. But now we know from IM and circadian rhythm information that the digestive tract needs rest. To eat mindfully, meaningfully, consciously is more important than just binge-eating from popcorn tubs or pizza takeaways while you also binge-watch something on the net or the telly. When our ancestors incorporated some health practices into daily life, they tried to give it socio religious hues for better adherence. Religious practices and cultural customs related to eating habits have a significant impact on the lifestyle and health of the community. Not eating after sunset till the next morning after bath meant they did intermittent fasting with a 16-hour window without saying so. 2. A scientific research paper published by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bariatric Medicine, *Narayana Health City* <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5105573/>, Bengaluru states that the acts of caloric restriction (CR) and intermittent fasting (IF) are done this way have shown to improve glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance in humans. These practices ensured the ancient Indians did not overeat and helped people treat food with the reverence it deserves. Also, in the olden days, there was no electricity. Eating at night was fraught with the dangers of insects falling into food. It helped to retire early and wake up at daybreak, to harness the body's energy as per the circadian rhythm dictated by the all-important Sun. 3. *Eat jaggery rolls with Neem leaves on New Year's Day: *This tradition is seen on*Gudhi Padwa* <https://www.timesnownews.com/spiritual/article/neem-herb-that-kills-infection-keeps-teeth-healthy-and-why-it-is-a-part-of-gudi-padwa-festivities-gudhi-padva-marathi-new-year/744327> - the Hindu New Year's Day - in Maharashtra. Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, has attracted worldwide prominence in recent years, owing to its wide range of medicinal properties. A study's findings published by the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, *Annamalai University* <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15777222/> show that Neem leaf and its constituents have been demonstrated to exhibit immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties. There you go! Start a New Year's Day by deworming and passing it off as a festival. Ensures compliance. Keeps the constituents of society healthy. 4. *Serving food on plantain (banana) leaves: *A research paper published after a study carried out by the Amrita School of Ayurveda published in *ScienceDirect.com* <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352618118300064> shows that Banana leaves contain a lot of polyphenols, a characteristic cancer-preventing agent found in many plant-based foods. The banana leaf additionally imparts a smell to the sustenance and improves the taste. Eating on leaves is savvy, and cleaning the mess after eating is simple. Not to mention how eco-friendly, hygienic and economical it is, as an option. The research paper by the Amrita School of Ayurved also highlights how generally, water is sprinkled on banana leaves before use as a demonstration of cleansing. The use of banana leaves to serve food dates back to a period before the use of metals became the backbone of cutlery. Indians - the people of this subcontinent - brought up on a culture of thrift, social responsibility, and austerity - have always encouraged any endeavours towards zero-carbon footprint behaviour. 5. *Meals on the floor: *When a person squats on the floor, a significant number of muscles are used compared with when one sits on a chair or a seat, points out the research paper by the *Amrita School of Ayurveda* <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15777222/>. When one's feet are beneath the heart (as in a position when sitting on a seat), the blood flow is directed to the feet, whereas when one sits with folded legs on the floor, the heart gets the advantage of better dissemination. That ensures better digestion. Sitting on the floor strengthens the lumbar region of the body, and when the individual sits to eat in an appropriate position, digestion-related juices are secreted in the stomach, which gets ready for processing the food. The Vagus nerve that joins the brain and gut in the gut-brain axis works well and the stomach and cerebrum get time to relate the signs of feeling full. As a result, sitting on the floor and eating - one is able to eat the right amount and not overeat - has a huge weight reduction advantage. * Other than this, FOOD TRADITIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE TO INDIVIDUAL FAMILY ROOTS , A VILLAGE, ANATION ETC, SUBJECTED TO dna DEVELOPMENTS;* any modifications cause, metabolism change as DNA gets modified in seven generations, totally a new to that group or race. What is Good in London or Kerala may not be good in Chennai. But we crossed all those levels and do suffer so badly unaware of the causes and paying the doctor bills who is also perplexed. KR 17622 On Thu, 16 Jun 2022 at 20:14, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 06-2022-16* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > * Q1 Why the safety valve of pressure cooker burst when the > water inside the cooker dries up while cooking?* > > A1 Basanta Kumar Kar Worked at Indian Navy (1973–1994)3y > > Usually the temperature inside the pressure cooker is around 135deg c. > Besides the safety valve(the whistle), there is another safety device known > as *the fuse able link.* This lead filled fuse melts and blows off when > there is no water left in the cooker, rising the temperature of the steam > inside without increasing the pressure further. In other words the steam > becomes dry or sometimes superheated. > > *My note- The whistle part is in the centre over which* weight is placed > in prestige pressure cookers. The safety valve is to the side in which > led melts and valve burst when water is not there in the vessel, the vent > hole in the whistle part is closed etc. One has to ensure the whistle part > is well cleaned, centre and side holes are clear on the lid. > > *Q2 Why is it important to keep food traditions alive?* > > A2 Bhuvana Rameshwar Former Teacher, Mon > > Food traditions, festivals are our culture of thousands of years. > > If food traditions change, culture and other traditions go out too. When > we change our food we change many other things unknowingly. *Buying > outside food eating outside often are some of them*. Eating at different > times or family members eating separately in their own rooms is another. > Selfishness takes over. Each ordering for himself, without sharing. > Families eating home food, every day atleast breakfast or dinner together > or festival foods after celebrations binds families together. > > The space created when family traditions are lost will get filled by > modern cultures (western habits ). If they are good ones it is okay. > Unfortunately the new cultures learnt teach break up of family, family > values, break up of relationships, use of drugs, immoral activities. > > *My note about not eating together at night. One of the* reasons is > sleeping pattern. I go to sleep by 11.30 PM and my wife goes to sleep by > 9.30 PM. *I eat a small tiffin in the evening being a diabetic , she does > not eat any tiffin. So she eats early. * > > Earlier also women ate after all male members and children ate. Sitting > together and eating culture came in the middle. Many may not relish a > food item ate by a family member by another. Many more reasons. > > *Q3 How can you prevent waterborne diseases?* > > A3 Narayana Health Health for all. All for health. Updated > Jun 6 > > Water pollution-related diseases occur when unwanted materials, industrial > waste, human waste or animal waste, garbage, sewage effluents, etc. enter > into the water used for drinking, preparing food and bathing. > > According to the World Health Organization (WHO), *80% of diseases are > water-borne.* In India, over one lakh people die of water-borne diseases > annually. > > *Prevention tips from water-borne disease includes:* > > Ensure the water is visibly clean and free from any sand and silt. Filter > the water to get rid of any visible dirt. > > Only drink clean and safe water. Use either clean potable water or water > treated with water purifiers. Do not consume untreated water. > > Ensure the stored water is free of germs and clean for later use. > > *If bathing water is not clear, put some antiseptic liquid to get rid of > harmful bacteria.* > > Practice exceptional hand hygiene by washing hands meticulously with soap > after using the toilet, before and after preparing food, before eating or > drinking anything. > > *Teach children to always wash hands when they return home after playing > games*. Likewise, adults in the family too should make it a habit to > should wash hands immediately after returning home. > > *Make sure that the food is washed and thoroughly cooked to get rid of > harmful bacteria and other hazardous germs.* > > Immunize yourself to safeguard yourself from vaccine-preventable diseases > like Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Polio, etc. > > *As far as possible use disposable glass and plates while eating or > drinking from outside.* > > Regularly get your water treatment device like filters, RO unit, etc., > serviced and maintained. > > Waterborne illness can impact anyone, anywhere. It can have a much more > severe impact in young children, babies, the elderly and those living with > chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. So > take good care to ensure the water you use is clean and safe. > > Source: Narayana Health[1] (Effects of Water Borne Disease in Health and > its Prevention)[2] > > Disclaimer: While the answers provided on this platform are written by > experts, these are not permanent solutions to any health concerns. For > diagnosis, treatment and personalized health opinions, visit your nearest > hospital. > > *Q4 Is it bad to idle your car for a long time? Does idling > a car hurt the engine?* > > A4 Steve Baker Senior Software Engineer (2013–present)Jun 9 > > *It’s not bad for it exactly - but it’s deceptive.* > > A lot of the time, people get quite excited about buying ex-Police cars - > they are well-maintained and sold off with a surprisingly low mileage. > Seems like a great deal - until you realize that they probably spent 90% of > their time idling. > > So although the car hasn’t driven many miles - the engine has been worn > out by a large number of cylinder cycles…so it has a LOT more wear than the > odometer suggests! > > *So idling unnecessarily is nearly as bad (for the engine) as driving > actual miles…of course your transmission isn’t doing much while idling - so > it’s not QUITE as bad as actual driving miles.* > > *But for sure - don’t leave the engine idling if you don’t have to. It’s a > waste of gasoline - and it pollutes the planet for absolutely no good > reason*. If you do oil changes after such-and-such number of miles - then > that’s not good because the oil has been circulating while idling and > that’s not showing up on your odometer. So if you do a lot of idling, you > should change your oil more frequently….it’s hard to say how MUCH more > frequently…which is part of the problem here! > > *Many modern cars have auto-shutoff which turn off the engine if it’s been > idling for more than a few seconds -* restarting it automatically when > you put your foot on the gas…they do this for a reason! > > *My note- Any mechanical item has to be used regularly.* Even electronic > items. If one uses two laptops ensure both are used for 1-3 days every > fortnight. > > *Q5 If you bore a very deep hole, it’s so hot down there > that it can boil water, possibly superheat water, steam that can be used to > make electricity. Is this not the cheapest way to produce electricity? > Cheaper than building a nuclear reactor?* > > A5 Robert Gauthier Real, productive people need real, > industrial-sized power. May 28 > > If you bore a very deep hole, it’s so hot down there that it can boil > water, possibly superheat water, steam that can be used to make > electricity. Is this not the cheapest way to produce electricity? Cheaper > than building a nuclear reactor? > > *This is referred to as ultra deep-well geothermal and at the present time > is beyond our engineering ability* to do in a cost-effective way. However > there are several companies looking seriously into this and are investing > significant funds trying to bring this to fruition in the near future. > > *The problems they are facing are not trivial, and include dealing with > rock that is somewhat plastic* due to the heat and pressure among other > issues for which there is no immediate solution. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 16-06- 2022.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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