There is nothing more delightful than Ghar ka Khana that can make any of us happy. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is no exception. After making India proud with her silver medal win in the 49kg category at the Tokyo Olympics, she returned to India and straightway went to Imphal to meet her family after 2 years. If we go by reports, she did not eat a single thing two days prior to her final competition.
And as she returned home, the 26-year-old weightlifter savoured some homemade food in traditional Indian style with hands.
On Thursday night, she posted a picture of enjoying homemade food and wrote, "That smile when you finally eat ghar ka khana after 2 years.
In the picture, she is sitting cross-legged on the floor, which is the traditional Indian style of sitting, and is enjoying the meal. She is seen having a plate of rice, dal, dry vegetable, and curry.
The viral picture of Mirabai enjoying homemade food has garnered over 206k likes and 14k retweets till now.
As soon as the picture was shared, netizens started pouring in love and appreciation. If we go by comments, they appreciated that even after the win, she is down-to-earth and is following the traditional style of enjoying the meal on the floor. Take a look at the reactions.
For the uninitiated, sitting on the floor cross-legged is called Sukhasana. According to nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, Sukhasana enables blood flow to the stomach. This facilitates better digestion and assimilation of nutrients. During a Facebook Live, she had mentioned that the posture aligns the spine and every time you sit cross-legged on the floor, it also helps you get the perfect square shoulder, which increases your focus on what you are eating and how. This focus helps you control the habit of overeating.
Read more about Sukhasana pose and its benefits here
Thumb Image Courtesy: Twitter/mirabai_chanu
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