Abstract

Food is the essential component for living a healthy life. This is placed in Triopastambhas (Nidra, Ahara, and Brahmacharya) in ancient classics because of its great importance. The importance of food is not only confined for maintenance of health, but also it has much more prominence in management of various Patho-Physiological conditions and those related with Psychological aetiology also. This food has been said as Mahabhaishajya (Chief/Major food) by Acharya Kashyapa. In the present era, people are willing to know about the Dietetics as they are getting awareness about the importance of Food and Nutrition in maintenance of good health, and prevention of diseases. The present work is about Ahara (Contemporary Food) for different Prakriti individuals Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Dwandwaja prakritis and Sama prakriti (Persons of different constitutions). The balanced diet of Ayurveda includes “Shashtika shali dhanya, Mudga, Saindhava, Amalaka, Yava, Aantariksha jala, Ksheera, Ghrita, Jangala mamsa, Madhu”. The above mentioned food can be taken as Balanced diet regimen according to Ayurveda which should be followed by every individual to maintain flourishing life. In my paper, My Core of work is a review about, Balanced diet in Ayurveda Different contemporary foods suitable for different Prakriti persons. Focus on the dietetics helps preventing many life threatening diseases and decreases the medical bills and economic burden on the society. It’s moreover like a personalised healthcare if we follow the diet restrictions said for different Prakriti persons.

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