These are some things that may be helpful to keep in mind as you are taking your first steps in developing a daily meditation routine:
* Avoid trying to meditate on a full stomach.
* Keep your system hydrated with plenty of pure (filtered, if possible) water.
* Eat nutrient dense foods as close to their natural state as possible (ie. an actual piece of organic fruit instead of a fruit roll-up).
* If you are addicted to stimulants, try not to ingest them right before going to bed or before sitting down to meditate.
* When it comes to nutrition, keep it simple. If you don't recognize an ingredient in a product, don't eat it.
If you'd like to learn more about stimulants and other additives, what they are, where they can be found and their impact on our health, I've pasted some links below that you might find beneficial.
Shanti,
S.
Stimulants in Supplements: New Dangers Found in the Drugstore
Stimulants in Chocolate that are Not Caffeine
Potential Dangers of Artificial Dyes
Food Additives