Title : Concept of ahar(diet) – As per ayurveda
Abstract:
Dietetics is the practical application of the principles of nutrition. It includes the planning of meal for both the normal and sick individuals. A set of satisfactory dietetic code has been identified and prescribed by Ayurveda. Any faults in diets and even in their preparation styles leads to ill health. It is a well known fact that the intake of proper diets is only means of survival. Thus, diet virtually constitutes the life of living beings. The correlation of diet with life can be very well inferred from the actual experiences in the life. Food has been recognized as an im- portant component for human being, both in healthy and diseased state. Ayurveda, the science of life has not only emphasized on Ahara (food) but also entire quality of it. Good nutrition means “Maintaining a nutritional status that enables us to grow well and enjoy good health.” Proper maintenance of the power of digestion also depends upon the proper diet. It is true that researches in current knowledge about nutrition have made great contribution in medical field by denoting the deficiency diseases and in the treatment of diseases. But much progress has not yet been made in regard the code and conducts of diet is concerned, whereas Ayurvedic classics have described Ahara and Ahara vidhi in detail.
