WHAT IS A YOGIC DIET?

Human beings can not exist without air, water and food. The ancient yogis have given sufficient consideration to this. With their analytical mind, they have suggested something to improve the quality and quantity of food

Human beings can not exist without air, water and food. The ancient yogis have given sufficient consideration to this. With their analytical mind, they have suggested something to improve the quality and quantity of food to be taken. In fact, yogis have given food a little higher value than merely its food or chemical value their way of discriminating a diet was that of dividing the food into three categories based upon the end-results of the nutrients. The entire world is made up of three elements

These three elements or attributes are called Gunas. They are found in all matter including our food. They affect the mind also.

This type of food is natural and is therefore easily digestible. It generates energy and thus alertnessThis kind of food brings relaxation and a feeling ofpeace. One feels contented, happy and joyous. Following is a list of items under the Sattvic GunaMilk and milk products

Fruits and dry fruitsSeasonal vegetablesCereals-wheat, unpolished rice, millet, jowar,

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