Is 3 Meals a Day Really Necessary? | Siddha Doctor Ku Sivaraman Breaks Down Everything About Food

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In the 3rd episode of the Priya Pal Podcast, Siddha Doctor K.U. Sivaraman joins us for a deep, eye-opening conversation on Siddha wisdom, modern medicine, and the real truth behind the foods we eat every single day.

This episode dives into how ancient science and modern research overlap, differ, and ultimately guide us toward healthier, more conscious eating.

🌿 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Is 3 meals a day truly necessary — or just a modern lifestyle pattern?
• How to eat each meal correctly: what to include, how to balance it, and why timing matters.
• The birth of junk food, how it became addictive, and why governments struggle to ban it.
• Forgotten ancient delicacies that naturally support gut health — prebiotics, probiotics & living foods.
• The unsung heroes of Indian native ingredients that are healthier than many imported “superfoods.”
• Why amla beats blueberries — scientifically and traditionally.
• Is non-veg allowed in Siddha? His clear explanation.
• Why bitter taste is deeply therapeutic for the body.
• The real reason behind sugar cravings — stress, poor sleep, mental load, and physical inactivity.
• Is it true that “only non-veg has protein”? Or can veg sources be equally powerful?
• His honest take on the rising vegan trend.
• A fun rapid-fire round and quick myth-busting on popular food misconceptions.

This conversation is packed with wisdom, clarity, humor, and practical takeaways you can begin using from today.
If you want to build a healthier relationship with food, improve your gut, reduce cravings, or understand the science behind traditional Indian diets — this episode is a must-watch.

Chapters

00:00 – Highlights
01:21 – Intro
02:21 – Is Siddha accepted by people?
03:47 – How to plan your morning meal plate
08:21 – Ideal lunch plate
10:06 – Why meal plans cannot be generalized
12:07 – Intermittent fasting & the 3-meal myth
13:44 – Can we eat day-old food?
15:16 – Probiotics & prebiotics explained
19:19 – Birth of junk food
27:25 – Sweet cravings & how to control them
30:42 – Bitter taste as a therapeutic element
34:11 – Causes behind sweet cravings
36:51 – Blueberry = Amla (nutrient comparison)
39:25 – Indian fruits – the unsung heroes
42:38 – Home gardening & local produce
45:35 – Foods to include on a regular basis
46:34 – Protein in veg vs non-veg
48:15 – Virat Kohli & vegan diet
49:13 – Siddha perspective on consuming non-veg
51:29 – Protein supplements
55:30 – Is oil good for health & how to add it to your diet
59:22 – Outside food: pros & cons
01:01:35 – Rapid Fire
01:05:39 – Myth or Fact


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Dr. Palaniappan Manickam MD, MPH
Gastroentrerologist, California.
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