Food rules

Question 1

Tastes that mitigate Vata

Answer 1

Madhura, Amla & Lavana

Question 2

Tastes that aggravate Vata

Answer 2

Tikta, Katu & Kashaya

Question 3

Tastes that mitigate Kapha

Answer 3

Tikta, Katu & Kashaya

Question 4

Tastes that aggravate Kapha

Answer 4

Madhura, Amla & Lavana

Question 5

Tastes that mitigate Pitta

Answer 5

Madhura, Tikta & Kashaya

Question 6

Tastes that aggravate Pitta

Answer 6

Amla, Lavana & Katu

Question 7

Dravya Bheda (3x)

Answer 7

Types of Substance:

1. Shamana
2. Kopana
3. Swasthahita

Question 8

1. Shamana

Answer 8

that which decreases - A substance that brings down the increased Dosha to normalcy

Question 9

2. Kopana

Answer 9

that which increases - A substance that increases lowered Dosha to normalcy

Question 10

3. Swasthahita

Answer 10

‘Swasta’ means ‘health’, ‘Hita’ means ‘good for’ - A substance that maintains the normalcy of Tridosha and health

Question 11

Sattvic diet 1/10 - Ayu Vivardhana

Answer 11

All foods that improve live expectancy, improve quality of life
Like: Triphala, Amalaki

Question 12

Sattvic diet 2/10 - Satva Vivardhana

Answer 12

All foods that improve quality of mind, brain, foods that improve memory, concentration and other brain powers
Like: ghee

Question 13

Sattvic diet 3/10 - Bala Vivardhana

Answer 13

Foods that improve Bala - strength and immunity of body

Like: milk

Question 14

Sattvic diet 4/10 - Arogya Vivardhana

Answer 14

Foods that improve/restore health (all medicines and treatments)

Question 15

Sattvic diet 5/10 - Sukha Vivardhana

Answer 15

Foods, after eating which, we feel comfortable and happy

Like: sweet tasting foods

Question 16

Sattvic diet 6/10 - Preeti Vivardhana

Answer 16

Foods that increase pleasure

Question 17

Sattvic diet 7/10 - Rasya

Answer 17

juicy, well prepared foods

Question 18

Sattvic diet 8/10 - Snigdha

Answer 18

Oily and unctuous foods

Question 19

Sattvic diet 9/10 - Sthira

Answer 19

Foods that are stable in nature

Question 20

Sattvic diet 10/10 - Hrudya

Answer 20

Foods that are congenial to heart

Question 21

Rajasic diet 1/6 - Pitta

Answer 21

Katu, Amla, lavana foods that increase Pitta dosha - leads to Rajas mental qualities such as anger, hatred, jealousy etc.

Question 22

Rajasic diet 2/6 - Ati ushna

Answer 22

Excessively hot and spicy foods (increase Pitta)

Question 23

Rajasic diet 3/6 - Teekshna

Answer 23

Strong and spicy foods

Question 24

Rajasic diet 4/6 - Rooksha

Answer 24

Dry foods, that causes dryness the mouth, gut system

Question 25

Rajasic diet 5/6 - Vidahi

Answer 25

Foods that cause burning sensation in the mouth, stomach, head and heart region

Question 26

Rajasic diet 6/6 - Dukha Shoka Amaya Prada

Answer 26

whatever foods lead to misery, grief and disease

Question 27

Tamasic diet 1/6 - 1 Yama

Answer 27

Foods prepared before three hours - cooked foods should be served fresh when it is still slightly hot

Question 28

Tamasic diet 2/6 - Gatarasa

Answer 28

Foods that have loste their original natural taste (due to time, because of over-cooking, half baking, with improper ingredients, under-cooking, etc.)

Question 29

Tamasic diet 3/6 - Pooti

Answer 29

Foods that have bad odour

Question 30

Tamasic diet 4/6 - Paryushita

Answer 30

Decomposed food

Question 31

Tamasic diet 5/6 - Ucchishta

Answer 31

Remnants of food eaten by others

Question 32

Tamasic diet 6/6 - Amedhya

Answer 32

Foods that decrease brain qualities, intelligence, memory, concentration, mental peace etc.

Question 33

Viruddha - incompatibel food combinations (5)

Answer 33

1. Opposing dual qualities (hot vs cold potency)
2. Similar qualities (fish with radish)
3. Opposing multiple qualities (honey & ghee in equal q)
4. Processing (heating of honey)
5. Time of intake (excessive sweets at night)