From hygiene to esotericism: is it possible to eat from shared utensils?

Let's figure out why you can't eat from the same plate, find out the opinion of doctors and psychologists on this matter.

Folk signs

From time immemorial, people have noticed that many things can harm (or, conversely, bring good luck) to their owner. It all depends on the energy that has accumulated in the item during use.

It is believed that if the dishes or cutlery were used by a kind person with a positive aura, then it will have the corresponding energy - and vice versa.

Therefore, from an esoteric point of view, the use of one dish by several people can lead to various consequences:

• A common interpretation of the sign “eating from the same plate” says that people who decide to share a meal in this way will not be able to exist on good terms for a long time - in the near future, discord may occur between them.
• Another interesting interpretation says that by taking food from a common plate, you will soon learn all the secrets and secrets of your “dining partner” - just as he will soon learn about your secret intentions.
• A popular reason for avoiding sharing food from the same plate is the energy impact on each other. This is especially bad in cases where your energy fields do not match and have different characteristics. The consequences can range from headaches to more serious health problems.

However, it is worth noting that there is an option when such a meal will take place without consequences: married couples, people united by love, such meals are not scary.

Cultural characteristics also play a significant role in this matter. For example, in the traditions of India and China, people often eat by serving food from common dishes. In France, on the contrary, this is not welcome.

Eating from the same dish requires coordination: each participant in the meal must take care not only of his own lunch, but also that there is enough food for everyone.

Hygiene

Whether or not fans of esotericism believe is a personal matter. But it is necessary to pay attention to the rational side of the issue in any case. Do not forget that using shared dishes or cutlery is incorrect from the point of view of hygiene standards. This is a real threat of disease.

• The oral cavity serves as an entry point for infections. Their list is huge, ranging from banal ARVI to herpes and hepatitis.
• Tuberculosis and fungal diseases, intestinal and stomach disorders can also result from eating from shared utensils.
• Don’t forget about helminths, which will also happily settle in your body if you don’t follow basic hygiene standards.

Feeding a baby from your own plate

Is it necessary to purchase separate dishes for your child?
Many mothers believe that they can feed their baby from any clean dish: retorting, “I washed the plate!”

But pediatricians still advise purchasing personalized dishes for your child immediately when you start introducing complementary foods. To avoid infections (you saw a considerable list above), you need to purchase your own plate, cup and cutlery for him.

You probably know that the microflora in each person’s mouth is different - not to mention the differences between an adult and a child’s body. If we take into account the fact that the oral cavity is a priori a breeding ground for a wide variety of bacteria, then one can only guess about the consequences of mixing food in a common plate. Take care of your child’s health and try to eat separately, from your own dishes.

Psychology

Scientists have concluded that love in a couple is stronger if the man and woman share food with each other.

An experiment was conducted at Clemson University (South Carolina) during which participants were shown a video. In these recordings there were couples (a man and a woman) who treated each other to food and happily ate from the same plate. Couples who did not share food were also shown. After viewing these video recordings, people who participated in the experiment were asked to share their opinions on which couples, in their opinion, had a closer relationship.

The vast majority of participants thought that couples who treated each other to food (that they themselves tried or did not touch) looked in love, romantic, tender and caring.

According to researchers, when a man and woman share food and allow their partner to share their plate, it has its own meaning. You can compare this to a kiss - during both actions, saliva and microbes are exchanged. By the way, some scientists believe that this way you can protect your body from certain viruses.

Conclusion

Now you know a little more about how sharing food from the same plate or spoon affects your body. The theory of psychologists has a beautiful justification that attracts many.

However, do not forget about basic oral hygiene. It's better to use only your own cutlery and dishes, especially when it comes to feeding your baby. Perhaps someone will consider this caution unnecessary, but it is better to protect yourself and others than to suffer from health problems later.