Sattvic diet<\/b>\u00a0is a diet based on foods in\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Ayurveda<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Yoga<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0literature that contain\u00a0<\/span>sattva\u00a0quality (<\/span>guna).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>In this system of dietary classification, foods that harm the mind or body are considered\u00a0<\/span>Tamasic<\/i>, while those that are neither positive or negative are considered\u00a0<\/span>Rajasic<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>Sattvic diet is sometimes referred to as yogic diet in modern literature. In ancient and medieval era Yoga literature, the concept discussed is\u00a0<\/span>Mitahara<\/a>, which literally means “moderation in eating.<\/span><\/div>\n
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A diet that is wholly conducive to the practice of Yoga<\/a> and spiritual progress is called Yogic diet. Diet has intimate connection with the mind. Mind is formed out of the subtlest portion of food.<\/p>\n
The gross particles become excrement, the middling ones flesh and the fine ones the mind. My child, when curd is churned, its fine particles which rise upwards, form butter. Thus, my child, when food is consumed, the fine particles which rise upwards form the mind. Hence verily the mind is food.”<\/p>\n
Again you will find in the Chhandogya Upanishad:<\/strong> “By the purity of food one becomes purified in his inner nature; by the purification of his inner nature he verily gets memory of the Self; and by the attainment of the memory of the Self, all ties and attachments are severed.”<\/p>\n
Diet is of three kinds\u00a0Sattvic diet, Rajasic diet and Tamasic diet<\/strong>. Milk, barely, wheat, cereals, butter, cheese, tomatoes, honey, dates, fruits, almonds and sugar-candy are all Sattvic foodstuffs. They render the mind pure and calm. Fish, eggs, meat, salt, chilies and asafetida are Rajasic foodstuffs. They excite passion. Beef, wine, garlic, onions and tobacco are Tamasic foodstuffs. They fill the mind with anger, darkness and inertia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Foods to Eat When Following a Yogic Diet<\/h3>\n\n
Fruits of all types, especially those that are naturally sweet<\/li>\n
All vegetables, except onions and garlic<\/li>\n
Whole grains, especially oats, wheat, and rice<\/li>\n
Beans, tofu, mung, aduki<\/li>\n
Plant-based oils, like sesame, sunflower, and olive oil<\/li>\n
Nuts and seeds, yet not salted or overly roasted<\/li>\n
Natural, raw sugar, maple, molasses<\/li>\n
Herbal teas, water with lemon and\/or lime<\/li>\n
Sweet spices, like cinnamon, cardamom, mint, basil, turmeric, ginger, cumin, fennel<\/li>\n
Food prepared with love, and gratitude given before consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Avoid When Following a Yogic Diet<\/h3>\n
1. Meat and fish of all types, including eggs<\/div>\n
2. Processed and\/or artificial foods, junk food, artificial sweeteners, soda<\/div>\n
3. Animal fats, margarine<\/div>\n
4. Fried foods<\/div>\n
5. Canned foods, except naturally canned tomatoes and fruit<\/div>\n
6. White flour, white sugar<\/div>\n
7. Garlic, onions, spicy foods<\/div>\n
8. Stale or overly cooked foods<\/div>\n
9. Microwaved foods<\/div>\n
10. Alcohol, tobacco, stimulants<\/div>\n
11. Foods that are genetically engineered<\/div>\n
12. \u00a0Foods that are eaten in a rush or in a disturbed environment<\/div>\n
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A yogic diet can improve your body, mind, and spirit. For maximum benefit, combine these dietary suggestions with asana (physical\u00a0postures), pranayama (breathing\u00a0techniques), and\u00a0meditation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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