Nutrition Flashcards
What is a Sattvic diet?
Food that nourishes the body, calms and purifies the mind
What is a Rajasic diet?
Foods that over-stimulate the body leading to a restless and uncontrollable mind
What is a Tamasic diet?
Food that does not benefit the mind or body and depletes prana
What foods are considered Sattvic?
Cereals, wholemeal bread , fresh fruit and vegetables, pure fruit juices, milk, butter and cheese, legumes, nuts, seeds, sprouted seeds, honey and herb teas
What foods are considered Rajasic?
Hot spicy foods, such as sharp spices or strong herbs
stimulants such as coffee and teas
fish, eggs, salt and chocolate
What foods are considered Tamasic?
Meat, alcohol, tobacco, onions, garlic
fermented foods such as vinegar
stale overripe substances
What are prana rich foods?
Fresh, colourful fruits and vegetables Probiotics Good fats and oils Fibre Protein Humane conditions Raw and Organic Water
What are prana deficient foods?
Refined sugar Soft drinks Lollies Margarine, vegetable oil spread Spirits, commercial beers Cheese-flavoured snacks Artificial sweeteners
What is the Yogic concept of vegetarianism?
Because yogis observe the yama Ahimsa, Non-violence, eating meat goes against their spiritual beliefs