2. INTRODUCTION
• Ahar-vihar which do not
adversely affect the body and
mind are regarded as healthy
diet, those which adversely
affect them are considered to be
unhealthy diet.
• The purpose of intake of
wholesome diets etc., is to
maintain normal health and
alleviate the various diseases.
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• As it is essential to take into
account the psychological aspect
of the treatment, the
determination of healthy diet
also includes personal liking of
the patients.
• That is to say, a given diet or
drug will not be effective if it is
taken unwillingly by the
individual person,
• it will more effective only when
the individual has a feeling that
by taking it he will be able to
maintain his normal health
5. Meaning
of Ahara
A –means Body/ Sharira
Hara-means taking the food from
outside to inside
It means: "taking the necessary
amount of food from the nature
to survive the life"
“नैसर्गाक पद्धर्ासे, जीवन नावगगह
हेर्ु अत्यगवश्यक पदगर्ाग बगहर से
लेनग - आहगर”
6. MODERN
MEDICAL
• Medically …
• As in the Dictionary
• A regulated course of eating and
drinking
• What Doctor’s say ?
• A healthy Digestive system along with
a healthy Excretory system is the key to
remain healthy.
• This basically means keeping
Annamaya Kosh healthy
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9. BHAGAVAD
GITA
अहं वैश्वगनरो भूत्वग िगणिनगं देहमगश्रिर्: |
िगिगपगनसमगयुक्र्: पचगम्यन्नं चर्ुप्रवाधम्
|| 15.14||
ahaṁ vaiśhvānaro bhūtvā
prāṇināṁ deham āśhritaḥ
prāṇāpāna-samāyuktaḥ
pachāmy annaṁ chatur-vidham
MEANING: It is I who take the form of the
fire of digestion in the stomachs of all living
beings, and combine with the incoming and
outgoing breaths, to digest and assimilate the
four kinds of foods.
11. COMPARATIVE FOOD
WITH MODERN MEDCINE
Modern medicine
• 1) Provide Energy
• 2) Build New Cells
• 3) Replacement of wear &
tear
• 4) Growth
Yoga
• 1)Expansion of panch
prana
• 2) Energising the Physical
Body (Annamay Kosh)
• 3) Expression of MANAS
(Manas, bhuddi,
ahankar, chitta)
12. Why we
need
food
Foods and nutrients.
• A food provides nutrients. ... energy
for activity, growth, and all functions
of the body
such as
• Breathing,
• Digesting food,
• Maintaining the body temperature
• For the growth and repair of the body,
• Keeping the immune system healthy.
• Prevent the pscychosomatic diseases
13. CONCEPT
OF YOGIC
DIET
Philosophy of Yogic Diet does not believe
in…….
• Calorie count of food …..or…
• Amount of Vitamins,
• Minerals, Proteins etc…..
Focus on …..
• Nutrition
• Not taste( not to be a slave of taste buds)
• Moderation
• Self-discipline on choice of food- essential
for good health & spiritual journey
• TO SUMMARISE ---
A Diet that is wholly conducive to the
practice of Yoga & Spiritual Progress is
called YOGIC DIET
14. YOGIC DIET
• It includes all sources of Energy we
imbibe
• Air–Water–Food (as we know it)
• Food for all 5 sensory organs
• Eyes - sight
• Ears - hearing
• Nose - smell
• Skin - touch
• Tongue - taste
All have impact on both Body & Mind
15. Hatha
Pradipika
clearly
mentions
Root cause of most of the
diseases is a result of....
*Wrong food habits
*Inappropriate Diet
*Bad Lifestyle
Focus on …
*Diet to be taken
*Diet to be avoided
18. Hatha yoga
pradeepika-
1.63
Pustam sumadhuram, snigdham,
gavyam, dhatuposhanam
Manobhilishitam yogi
bhojanamacharet.
The yogi should take nourishing
and sweet food mixed with ghee
and milk; it should nourish the
dhathus (basic body constituents)
and be pleasing and suitable.
21. hing & garlic stimulates
sex hormones, they are
strong leave the odour
in the body, small
quantity consider as
medicine
22. Hatha yoga
pradeepika-
1.60
• Bhojanamahitam
vidyatpunarasyoshnikrtam
ruksham atilavanammalayuktam
kadashanashakotkantam varjyam
• Unhealthy diet should not br
taken, yhat which is related after
becoming cold, which is dry
(devoid of natural oil), which is
excessively salty or acidic, stale or
has too many (mixed) vegetables.
23. • Pathya and apathy holistic and scientific
approaches in health management. The importance
of diet as importance as medicine. The diet, exercise,
different types of treatment and medicine which is
beneficial to the body and gives the happiness to the
mind is known as pathya. Most of the health
problems develop due to the faulty eating habits. To
adopt planning diet is very important to maintain
health
24. • The planning of diet mentioned in our classical
literature is very rational and based on certain
principles. Lot of importance is given to the diet with
regard to its processing, quality, quantity and so on.
Due consideration is given to the atmosphere,
psychological condition, status of health, digestion
etc. of the person while dealing with this issue. The
diet should also be planned according to the age,
season, habitat and the preference of the person.
25. • The proper use of diet not only prevents the
diseases but plays major role in the management of
the diseases. It is possible if one uses diet considering
the tridosa, prakriti, satmya of person as well as
panchabhautik composition of dietary substances.
Pathya regimen is also discussed in detail in Ayurveda
which play an important role in prevention as well as
cure of different diseases.
27. One who practices Yoga
without moderation of
diet ,incurs various
diseases , and obtains no
success . || GS 5.16 ||
28. Hatha yoga pradeepika-1.58
• ‘Susnigdha madhurahara
chaturthashavivarjitaha
Bhujyate shiva samprityi
mitaharaha a sa uchyate’
• Mitahara is defined as agreeable and sweet
food, leaving one fourth of the stomach free
and eaten (as an offering to please Shiva).
• This clearly says one should not over eat at
all, Half of the stomach has to be filled with
solid food, remaining one fourth one has to
take water, and one should keep last one forth
free.
29. युक्र्गहगरप्रवहगरस्य युक्र्चे्टसस्य
कमासु |
युक्र्स्वप्नगवबोधस्य योर्ो भवतर्
दु:खहग ||6. 17||
yuktāhāra-vihārasya yukta-
cheṣhṭasya karmasu
yukta-svapnāvabodhasya yogo
bhavati duḥkha-hā
For him who is moderate in
1. food and recreation,
2. efforts in all actions,
3. sleep and wakefulness,
• yoga destroys all pain and suffering
30. .
अत्यगहगरः परयगसश्छ परजल्पो तनयमगग्रहः |
जन-सङ्र्श्छ लौलयं छ षहड्भभयोर्ो प्रवनश्यतर् ||
1.15 ||
atyāhāraḥ prayāsaścha prajalpo
niyamāghrahaḥ |
jana-sangghaścha laulyaṃ cha
ṣhaḍbhiryogho vinaśyati
Yoga is destroyed by the following six
causes:—Over-eating, exertion, talkativeness,
adhering to rules, i.e., cold bath in the
morning, eating at night, or eating fruits only,
company of men, and unsteadiness.
31. YOGA
BHADAKAS/OBSTACLES OF
YOGA SADHANA
1. Atyahara-Over-eating
2. Prayasashacha-exertion,
3. Prajalpo-talkativeness
4. Niyamagraha-adhering to
rules
5. Janasangashcha- company of
common people
6. Loulyam-unsteadiness.
are six which destroy yoga
32. अहहंसग सत्यमस्र्ेयं बरह्यछयाम कश्हमग धृतर्ः
दयगजावं भमर्गहगरः शौछम छैव यमग दश.
Mitahara is discussed in Vasista
samhita (2.5.1).
It is one of the yamas The
yamas are
• Ahiṃsā (अहहंसग): Nonviolence,
• Kṣamā (क्षमग): forgiveness,
• Dhṛti (धृतर्): fortitude,
• Dayā (दयग): compassion,
• Ārjava (आजाव): sincerity,
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33. continued....
• 6 . mitahar(भमर्गहगरः) and
• 7. Śauca (शौच): purity,
cleanliness.
• 8. Satya (सत्य): truthfulness,
• 9. Asteya (अस्र्ेय): not
stealing,
• 10. Brahmacharya (ब्रह्मचया):
celibacy
• Ashrama
• sanyasa:vanaprasta:gruhasta:bram
hacharya has to take food in the ratio
of 8:16:32:no limit
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35. TRIGUNA
Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 17
According to Yogic Philosophy ……..
Mind is formed by the essence of Food-
subtlest part of food
Intake of pure food results in building …
* strong Body
* subtle intellect
* good memory
* leads to peace
* progress in spirituality
36. Entire
Nature
composed
of Trigunas
SATTVA … PURE , LOVE ,LIGHT –
responsible
for.. knowledge,concentratio
n,awareness etc
RAJAS………OVER STIMULATING /ACTION
ORIENTED /PASSION
TAMAS……… DARKNESS ,INERTIA,FOULNESS
ACCORDING TO YOGIS ….
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
One’s mental makeup judged from……..
* Type of food one likes to eat
* Choice of food reflects your Mental &
Spiritual Purity
37. Classification of food
Modern Medicine
• By Origin
* Animal
* Vegetable
• By Function
* Body Building
* Energy
* Maintenance
* Immunity
Yoga- Gita- Chap-17
• SATTVIK
Love,light purity &life
• RAJASIK
Activity,passion,instability
• TAMASIK
Darkness ,inertia
38. SATTVIK DIET
• āyuḥ-sattva-balārogya-sukha-
prīti-vivardhanāḥ
rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛidyā
āhārāḥ sāttvika-priyāḥ
• BG 17.8: Persons in the mode
of goodness prefer foods that
promote the life span, and
increase virtue, strength,
health, happiness, and
satisfaction. Such foods are
juicy, succulent, nourishing,
and naturally tasteful.
40. RAJASIK AHAR
• kaṭv-amla-lavaṇāty-uṣhṇa-
tīkṣhṇa-rūkṣha-vidāhinaḥ
āhārā rājasasyeṣhṭā duḥkha-
śhokāmaya-pradāḥ
• BG 17.9: Foods that are too bitter, too
sour, salty, very hot, pungent, dry, and
chiliful, are dear to persons in the
mode of passion. Such foods produce
pain, grief, and disease.
41. RAJASIK AHAR
FROM
• Rich & Tasty food
• Spicy food
• Oily - fried food
• Fresh Meat
• Quality Wine
CHARACTERISTICS
• Stimulates Nervous System
• Stimulates Metabolism
• So basically Stimulating
• Goals you towards activity
• Energises you
• Provides energy at
muscular level
• Person always has desire
for more & more
42. TAMASIC DIET
• yāta-yāmaṁ gata-rasaṁ
pūti paryuṣhitaṁ cha yat
uchchhiṣhṭam api
chāmedhyaṁ bhojanaṁ
tāmasa-priyam
• BG 17.10: Foods that are
overcooked, stale, putrid,
polluted, and impure are
dear to persons in the
mode of ignorance.
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43. TAMASIK AHAR
FROM
Stale Food
• Dry food
• Leftover food
• Tasteless food
• Stinking food
• Food having no
nutrition value
Eg.…Meat poultry fish
Eggs Alcohol other
intoxicants …
CHARACTERISTICS
• Depletes energy
• Decreases Immunity
• Makes person Lethargic,
irritable, angry, dull , lazy
• Creates a feeling of
heaviness
• Feeling of inertia
• Clouded Reasoning powers
• Negative thinking &
attitude
• Negative Emotions- anger,
jealousy ,greed…
44. अहं वैश्वगनरो भूत्वग िगणिनगं
देहमगश्रिर्: |
िगिगपगनसमगयुक्र्: पचगम्यन्नं
चर्ुप्रवाधम्|| 15.14||
• ahaṁ vaiśhvānaro bhūtvā
• prāṇināṁ deham āśhritaḥ
prāṇāpāna-samāyuktaḥ
• pachāmy annaṁ chatur-vidham
• . Krishna himself is the gastric fire
• • He resides in all living beings
• • Along with balancing of pran/apan
• • He also consumes four type of food
• 1) Bhaksya – chewed
• 2) Bhojya – swallowed
• 3) Lehya – licked
• 4) Chosya – sucked.
47. sama doṣāh samāgniś ca sama dhātu mala kriyaḥ
prasannātmendriya manāḥ svastha ityabidhīyate
(Sushruta Samhita, 15.38)
• Sushruta has described features of a healthy person
in the above shloka.
• It follows that the doshas must be in
equilibrium, the digestive fire must be in a balanced
state , the sapt dhatus & malas must work in normal
state.
• The sensory & motor organs , mind & atma must also
be in a happy state.
• Such a state is considered to be Healthy
48. The Tridosas-
Vata, Pitta and Kapha
• The Tridosas-the basic physical energies
• govern our entire physical structure and
function.
• Derived from the Pancamahabhutas,
each dosa which like the elements
cannot be detected with our senses but
their qualities can be – is a combination
of any two of the five bhutas with the
predominance of one.
• Called Vata,Pitta and Kapha
• Every physical characteristic, mental
capacity and the emotional tendency of a
human being can therefore be explained
in terms of the tridosas.
50. FUNCTIONS OF
VATA
• In general, the functions of Vata are:
Control and coordination of different
parts of the body
• Initiation of all movements
• Regulation of psychological processes
• Initiation of all activities of sense organs
• Transmission of different sensations
• Production of speech
• Expulsion of wastes from the body and
control of respiration (Ca.Su.12/8)
51. FUNCTIONS OF PITTA
• Pitta‟ includes all those factors
responsible for digestion and
metabolism.
• For all practical purposes, „Agni‟ &
„Pitta‟ are to be considered as identical
entities (Su. Su. 21/9, Ca.Sū. 12/11).
• Agni itself is present in the body in the
form of Pitta.
• It performs the functions like
maintenance of normal digestion, normal
vision, normal body temperature, normal
complexion, valor, happiness and
nutrition.
• When it is abnormal, all these functions
also will be abnormal (Ca.Sū. 12/11).
• Other functions of endocrine system are
described under the functions of „Pitta‟.
52. FUNCTIONS OF KAPHA
• When „Kapha‟ is in its normal
state, it provides compactness,
stability, virility, immunity and
resistance (Ca.Sū. 18/51).
• Functions of immune
system,circulatory
system,joints(senoil fuid) and
all such other protective
mechanisms in the body have
been grouped under „Kapha‟
in Ayurveda.
65. CARBOHYDRATE
• Function:-
• Provide Energy & Generate heat in the body
• Sources:-
Cereals-rice,millet,maize,wheat,
germinated cereals, pulses
• Veg.- potatoes/sweet potatoes
• all root vegetables eg. beetroot
• Fruits- Apples,Watermelon,
grapes, dry fruits
• Sugars- Natural Honey, Jaggery
Over eating – obesity – so
moderation imp.
66. PROTEINS
• Proteins are very important
for our body
• It helps in repairing worn out
tissues
• Some proteins are – fish ,
vegetables , etc.
• If we don’t have proteins our
body will have damaged cells .
• proteins come from plants and
animals.
• It also helps in muscle building
67. Proteins
• Functions:-
• Muscle Build up- Body Growth
• Repair & Maintenance of Body
Tissue,
• Generation of body heat
• Sources:-
• Animals-Milk, Curd, Eggs, Meat,
Fish
• Plants -Peas,Pulses,dals,Cereals,
wheat Soya milk & its prodts
...tofu , Paneer etc
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68. FATS
Fats are also like carbohydrates
They provide us energy
But eating lot of fats can cause
obesity
Obesity which is harmful to our
body it can lead to heart diseases
There are 2 types of fats saturated
and unsaturated
Saturated fats are solid and
unsaturated fats are liquid
69. Fats
• Functions:-
• Provides double the
amount of heat &
energy as against
Carbohydrates.
• Useful in conditions
of emergencies,
illness or while
fasting.
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70. Fats
Sources:-
• Animal - Butter , Ghee , Cheese. These provide Saturated fats which
increase Bad Cholesterol levels.
• Plant - Different vegetable oils. These provide Unsaturated fats which
are relatively better for the heart.
• Lowers bad cholesterol ( LDL) & increases good cholesterol ( HDL )
Over eating ..leads to sluggish body movements &
functioning, obesity & various resulting medical issues
71. VITAMINS
Vitamins is needed by our body for
normal functioning of our body.
They help in keeping teeth and bones
strong
There are fat-soluble vitamins they are
stored in the fat tissues .eg: vitamin
A,D,E and K
There are water-soluble vitamins they
are not stored but are used by our body
ex vitamin B1,B2,B3 etc.
72. Vitamins
• Water soluble: B, C
• Fat soluble: A, D, E, K
• Functions :-
• Maintenance and Regulation
of various metabolic activities
• Provides Antioxidants.
• Provides Immunity
Lack of vitamins or insufficient quantities can lead
to several severe diseases.
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74. MINERALS
• Minerals are like vitamins they help our body to
stay healthy
• Minerals perform many functions such as
formation of bones , teeth ,and blood cells.
• There are 2 types of minerals
• Marco minerals are needed by the body in large
number.
• Trace minerals are needed by our body in very
small amount.
75. Minerals
Minerals required in large amount:
Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium,
Potassium, Chloride, Magnesium
Minerals required in small amount:
Iron, Zinc, Copper, Iodine
Function :- Regulation and
protection.
Food Sources:- Leafy vegetables,
salads, milk and milk products
76. FIBRES
Fibres come from plants.
They do not provide any nutrients
to our body and cannot be
digested.
There are two types fibres, soluble
fibres they are soluble in water eg:
strawberry, peach , etc.
whereas in –soluble fibres are not
soluble in water eg: turnip ,
cabbage , cauliflower etc.
77. Fibre
Functions:-
• Absorbs Water
• Increases Stool Bulk
• Avoids Constipation
• Decreases Blood Cholesterol
• Protection Against Colon Cancer.
• Creates a feeling of satiety & fullness ...
Sources:-
• Salad, Fruit & Grains
Avoid processed food. Have whole fruits
instead of fruit juice. Unpolished cereals
Dry fruits..increase roughage
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78. WATER
• Water is needed by our body for
good health.
• Almost 70% ofour body weight is
water.
• Water is needed by our body for
several reasons.
• Water helps us transport
substances inside our body.
• Water help our body to absorb
nutrients from food.
• It helps to regulate our body
temperature.
• It is needed for various chemical
reactions that take place inside our
body during digestion, excretion,
etc.
79. Water
No one can survive without water
Functions:-
• Acts as major component of our
body ( 70%).
• Medium for body fluids.
• Medium fir transportation of
nutrients.
• Regulates body temperature.
• Keeps body cells moist
Sources:-
All Fluid Intake
80. • How we lose water from our
body .
• Our body loses a lot of water as
sweat and urine.
• Some water also goes out of the
body during respiration.
• Thus, we need to replenish the
water or else it can lead to a
condition called dehydration.
81. • How to prevent dehydration
• To prevent dehydration you
should drink at least 8-10 glasses
of water.
• Milk, fruits, vegetables , and
juices are good sources of
water.
• You can also prevent it by
drinking ors (oral rehydration
solution).
82. Do’s
Consider Age, Sex, Body Weight, Habits,
lifestyle of person while planning diet
In general
• Fat – 20%
• Carbohydrate – 60%
• Protiens – 10% of total energy
intake
• Rest micronutrieate (Vitamins/
Minerals)
Use unsaturated fats
Salt < 3 gm / day –
Eat Lots of fibrous food / leafy
vegitables
Share atleast one meal with family
Eat Food only when hungry
Include fresh seasonal fruits
Drink 7 to 8 glasses of water daily
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83. Dont’s
Do not watch TV / Read
while eating.
Do not eat food when
you feel low, angry or just
to
pass your time.
Do not criticize food.
84. Finaly
• Life is evolved from food
• Life is sustained from food
• Finally life merges with
food
Food should be your
medicine Medicine should
not be your food.
God Please Give Enough
Food to All
