Types of FOODs

Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic Food

Nature of Sattvic Food

Sattvic foods are light and easy to digest —They bring clarity and perception —Sattvic food has the potential to unfolds love and compassion in the individual —Sattvic food promotes the qualities of forgiveness and austerity It gives a feeling of contentment

Examples of sattvic (high prana) foods

Fruit	mango, pomegranate, coconut, figs, peaches, pears
Grains	rice, tapioca, blue corn
Vegetables	sweet potato, lettuce, parsley, sprouts, yellow sqaush
Beans	mung, yellow lentils, kidney, lima
Dairy	organic milk, fresh homemade yoghurt
Meat	none

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Nature of Rajasic Food

Rajasic foods are hot, spicy and salty —They are irritants and stimulants —All morish or tempting foods come under the category of rajasic —Heavily spiced foods e.g. hot pickles and chutneys which can stimulate the senses —Rajasic foods make the mind more agitated and susceptible to temptation —The mind can become more rajasic, which means it tends towards anger, hate and manipulatio

Examples of rajasic (stimulating) foods

Fruit	sour apples, apples, banana, guava
Grains	millet, corn, buckwheat
Vegetables	potato, nightshades, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, tamarind, pickles, winter squash
Beans	red lentils, toor dal, adzuki
Dairy	old sour milk, sour cream
Meat	fish, shrimp, chicken

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Nature of Tamasic Food

Tamasic food is heavy, dull and depressing —It induces sleep —Under this category comes dark meat, lamb, pork, beef, as well as thick cheese —Old and stale food is also tamasic —Only when too much of it is eaten, it causes the dulling effect. In moderation, tamasic food is considered as grounding and promotes stabilit

Examples of tamasic (heavy) foods

Fruit	avocado, watermelon, plums, apricots
Grains	wheat, brown rice,
Vegetables	mushrooms, garlic, onion, pumpkin
Beans	urad dal, black, pinto, pink
Dairy	cheese
Meat	beef, lamb, pork

Source: http://nithyayoga.org

Regards,

ChandraSekhar Sannamuri