Sattvic diet

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Sattvic Diet

The Sattvic diet (pronunciation: /sæt.vɪk daɪ.ət/) is a diet based on foods in Ayurveda and Yoga literature that contain sattva quality (guna). In this system of dietary classification, foods that decrease the energy of the body are considered Tamasic, while those that increase the energy of the body are considered Rajasic.

Etymology

The term "Sattvic" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sattva" which is a complex concept in Indian philosophy, used in many contexts, and it means one that is "pure, essence, nature, vital, energy, clean, conscious, strong, courage, true, honest, wise, rudiment of life".

Diet

A Sattvic diet is meant to include foods and eating habits that are "pure, essential, natural, vital, energy-containing, clean, conscious, true, honest, wise". A Sattvic diet can also exemplify the religious and philosophical ideologies of Hinduism and Yogic cultures, as it is a regimen that promotes physical and mental purification.

The Sattvic diet is a regimen that places emphasis on seasonal foods, fruits, dairy products, nuts, seeds, oils, ripe vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and non-meat based proteins. Some Sattvic diet followers also avoid onion and garlic but include other root vegetables.

Related Terms

  • Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
  • Yoga: A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
  • Sattva: One of the three gunas or "modes of existence", a philosophical and psychological concept developed by the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.
  • Tamasic: Refers to that which is lethargic, dull, or slow.
  • Rajasic: Pertains to activity, restlessness, or being dynamic.

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