Yoga Nutrition

Question 1

What is considered to be a Sattvic diet?

Answer 1

Purest diet which allows us to operate at maximum potential

Includes: cereals, fresh fruit and veg, butter, cheese, nuts, legumes, honey, herb teas

Question 2

What is considered to be a Rajasic diet?

Answer 2

Stimulate the mind and body

Includes: hot, bitter, sour foods, coffee, eggs, salt, chocolate

Question 3

What is considered to be a Tamasic diet?

Answer 3

Does not benefit our mind or body

Includes: meat, alcohol, tobacco, onions, garlic, vinegar

Question 4

What is Yogic concept of vegetarianism?

Answer 4

Animals and humans are all Divine, thus animals should not be used as food. However we practice freedom of choice and thus, we do not discriminate the choices of others.

Question 5

Name some Prana rich foods.

Answer 5

Yogurt, raw foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, pure water, herbal teas.

Question 6

Name some Prana depleting foods.

Answer 6

Alcohol, soft drinks, lollies, margarine, artificial sweeteners.