After meditation, eat. We meditated in the monastery before breakfast, lunch, and supper. This meant that we were calm and comfortable before meals, which aided digestion. Buddhism encourages a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition. Eating before and after meditation is just one of the many practices that Buddhism suggests for nourishing body and mind. Meditation can be difficult work. It requires focus and concentration as well as a quiet environment. Therefore, it's important to refuel our bodies and renew our minds before and after sitting. In addition to eating properly, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep are also factors in keeping our minds and bodies healthy.