Ayurveda Diet | What Should You Eat and Why?
Ayurveda food has a lot of qualities and characteristics, on the basis of which they are classified: 3 Grades (गुण) 5 Elements (तत्व) 3 Dosh (त्रिदोष) 6 Tastes (रस) We will discuss the 3 Grades (गुण): Food is seen as a carrier of vital force. The type of food depends on how it affects our body and conscious mind. On the basis of its inherent properties, food is classified into 3 properties: Sattva (pure, healthy) Rajas (activity, passion, process of change) Tamas (darkness, inertia) Satva (Purity) - Satvik food 'Satvik' is derived from an ancient Sanskrit word 'Saatva' which means pure. These are sown, harvested, cooked and eaten after sunrise and before sunset; It is prepared without harming any organism and cooked according to the laws of nature. Preparation This type of food is cooked with mild to moderate spices (without chilli and black pepper) and has a low fat content. Spices like fennel, cinnamon, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom are used in cooking Sat...