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Food For Health

An Ayurvedic Guide to Eating


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The Basics

What is Ayurveda?

The 5 Elements

The 3 Energies (Doshas)

Innate and Current Constitution (PrakVikruti)

The 3 Mental Qualities (Gunas)


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Ayurveda

Science of Life

5000+ Year-Old Health-Care System

Oldest Continually Practiced Health-Care Sy

the Known Universe

Primary focus is to promote health for your ubody-mind type rather than fighting disease

provides means to do that too)

By eating and living in harmony with nature

body-mind type, vibrant health is achieved.


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The 5 Elements

All Matter is Composed of 5 MetaphoElements

We Are What We Eat

Like Increases Like, Opposite Decrea

Opposite


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Ether ( Akasha)

Description: Essence of emptiness. Space

elements fill.

Qualities: Clear, Light, Subtle, Soft and Imm

Examples: Hollow and Light Foods – Popco

Wafers, Cotton CandyEffect: Increases lightness & space, Ability t

Subtlety, Creativity, Ungroundedness

Food Pacification: Moist, Heavy, Soul-Satisf


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Air/Wind (Vayu)

Description: Motion and Dynamism

Qualities: Mobile, Dry, Light, Cold, Rough a

Examples: Foods that are Airy, Gaseous, St- Bread, Apples, Beans

Effect: Increases Activity, Circulation, Pace

Pacification: Heavy, Oily, Warm, Groundin


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Fire ( Agni)

Description: Transformation, Metabolism, Il

Qualities: Hot, Light, Dry, Spreading, Subtle

and Sharp

Examples: Chilies, Ginger, Garlic, Pepper,

Vinegar.Effect: Increases Digestion, Physical & Men

Analytical Ability

Pacification: Soothing and Cooling Spices,Teas, etc.


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Water ( Apas or Jala)

Description: Cohesion, Transportation Med

Qualities: Cool, Liquid, Dull, Soft, Oily and S

Examples: …Water (Soups, Drinks, Melons,Cucumbers, Cooked Grains)

Effect: Transportation of Nutrients, ExcretionWastes, Cooling, Swelling (if excessive)

Pacification: Dry, Absorbing, Astringent Foo


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Earth (Prithvi)

Description: Structure, Support, Stability, So

Qualities: Heavy, Dull, Stable, Dense, Hard

Gross.

Examples: Hard Cheese, Meat, Nuts

Effect: Increases Stability, Groundedness, C

Pacification: Light and Airy Foods. Skippin


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The 3 Energies (Doshas

5 Elements have a tendency towardmanifesting in pairs called Doshas

We are comprised of all three Doshavarying proportions

Like Increases Like, Opposite Decrea

Opposite


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Vata DoshaEther + Air

Qualities: Cold, Light, Dry, Irregular, Rough

Quick, Changeable

Function: Movement, Intake of Senses

: Energetic, Creative, Enthusiasm, Quick,

Quick to Forgive, Flexible, Inspirational, Inteand Interesting, High Initiative, Great

Conversationalists

: Underweight, Constipated, Weak, Anxio

Insomnia, Over-Stressed, Fearful, Pain


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Pitta Dosha Fire + Water

Qualities: Oily, Sharp, Hot, Light, Fleshy-Sme

Spreading and Liquid

Function: Metabolism and Transformation

: Wonderful Digestion, Lustrous Complexi

Energy, Strong Appetite, Warm Body TempGreat Concentration, Sharp Intellect, Funn

Insightful, Excellent Decision Makers

: Rashes, Ulcers, Heart Burn, Indigestion,

Inflammation, Burning, Hot Temper, Anger,

Argumentative, Always “Right”, Manipulat


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Kapha DoshaWater + Earth

Qualities: Unctuous, Cool, Heavy, Slow, Sm

and Static

Function: Structure, Support, Insulation

: Strong, High Stamina, Beautiful Eyes and

Luxurious Hair, Sound Sleep, Calm, Loving,Supportive, Tends to Enjoy Life, Loyal, Stab

Empathetic, Compassionate

: Obesity, Inertia, Depression, Attachmen

Stubbornness, Dullness, Greed


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Prakruti and Vikruti

Prakruti = Your in-born state of doshaproportions

Vikruti = Your current state of doshaproportions

A Definition of Health: Vikruti = Prakru

Like Increases Like, Opposite DecreaOpposite


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The 3 Mental Qualities

Our minds are composed of the threqualities

These mental qualities can be promodemoted via food and lifestyle choic


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SattvaPurity, Right Knowledge, Truth, Light, Harmo

Aim towards a mostly Sattvic constitution

Sattvic Foods are Fresh, Pure, Vibrant, EasyFull of Prana

Examples:

Most fresh fruits, veggies, beans, seeds, Milk, Fresh Yogurt, Ghee

Raw Honey

Freshly, skillfully, and lovingly prepared o

meals


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RajasAction, Passion, Change, Movement

Rajas is Required for Action, but too much

cause Restlessness, Hyper-Activity, Fear, An

Agitation, Pride, Jealousy, Aggression

Rajasic Foods are Stimulating and Create

Examples:Pungent: Peppers, Garlic, Onions, Hot Sp

Sour: Lemon, Lime, Pickles, Sour Cream,

Energetic/Stimulating: Peanuts, Eggs, Sa

Alcohol (in small amounts)


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TamasDullness, Darkness, Inertia, Lethargy

Tamas is Required for Rest, but too much caIgnorance, Laziness, Apathy, Selfishness, Vio

Immorality, Stubbornness, Lack of Will Power

Work, Interest Only in Sense Gratification

Tamasic Foods are Dull & Lifeless, Artificial, P

Junk Food

Examples:

Meat and Fish, Margarine, Ice Cream, Re

White Flour, Alcohol (In Excess)

Leftover, Stale, Deep-Fried, Frozen, Microw

Overcooked, and/or Over processed Foo


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The Eight Factors of Diet and According to Charaka

1) The Natural qualities of foods

2) Altering the natural qualities of foods

3) Food combinations

4) Quantity of food eaten

5) The place(s) & climate where the food waprepared and eaten

6) The effects of the seasons and time of day

7) General guidance on eating habits

8) Individual differences in the consumer of t


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1) The Natural Qualities of FoQuality Example

Heavy Milk, Cheese, Wheat, Brown Rice, Most BeansMeat, Sesame Oil, Papaya

LightMung Beans, Basmati Rice, Leafy VegetablesChicken, Apples, Sunflower Oil, Popcorn, Caff

Cooling

/ColdMilk, Sunflower Oil, Wheat, Apples, Ice Cream

Mint, Ghee

Heating/Hot

Fish, Sesame Oil, Onions, Eggs, Meat, Chili PepMustard, Ginger, Honey, Alcohol

Oily Nuts, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Avocado, Olive Oil, C

Drying Many Vegetables, Pears, Millet, Rye, Dry Cere

Like Increases Like, Opposite Decreases Opp

Accordingly


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2) Altering the Natural

Qualities of FoodsCooking

Raw Salads vs Steamed Veggies, Use of

Subtle Influences

Best to Eat Food Cooked with Love andManner

Growing, Storing, Packaging, and Distribut

Processing Lack of Prana

Select Fresh Foods That Have Been Subjec

Minimal Amount of Commercial Proces


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3) Food Combinations

Do Not Eat Eggs with Milk, Cheese, Fish, Me

Do Not Mix Milk with Meat or Fish

Do not Mix Milk or Yogurt with Fruits (espec

bananas), Nightshades (potatoes, tomatoeggplant), Bread Containing Yeast, Meat,

Do Not Eat Raw Fruit with Other Foods.

Do Not Eat Cooked and Raw Foods in the

Work Towards Avoiding Bad Food Comb


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4) Quantity of Food Eaten

Digestion Process is a Fire ( Agni). Eat Enoug

Maintain a Healthy Agni (not too much, nolittle).

Agni Depends on Many Factors

One’s Constitution, Age, and Level of A

The Season and Time of Day.

1

3= Food,

1

3= Water,

1

3= Air

1 Anjali = Meal Size

Quantity is as Important as Quality


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5) The Place(s) & Climate

Where the Food was

Grown, Prepared and EatenBest Food Comes from Non-Polluted Place

Fertile Soil, Grown by People who Enjoy Cuand Producing Food.

Climate & Geographical Locations have DQualities.

The Temperament and Mental Qualities ofImpact Dishes.

Support your Farmers – Eat Local


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6) The Effects of the Season

Time of Day Time of Day

Vata – 2:00 to 6:00

Kapha – 6:00 to 10:00

Pitta – 10:00 to 2:00

Seasons

Vata – Fall & Early Winter

Kapha – Late Winter & Spring

Pitta – Late Spring & Summer

Eat Your Biggest Meal for Lunch

Vary Your Diet to Match the Seaso

7) General Guidance


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7) General Guidance

Eating Habits (1 of 2) Eat Your Meals in Peaceful Manner: No Excessive T

Reading, TV, Phone, Computer

Eat Only When Your Body is Naturally Hungry

Do Not Eat Until Your Stomach has Finished Digest

Meal

Do Not Eat When You Are Very Emotional, Angry,

Upset Avoid Incompatible Food Combinations

Do Not Overeat or Undereat

Eat Wholesome Foods that are Pleasing to the Sen

Avoid Foods you Don’t Like as They Won’t Satisfy t

Avoid Undercooked, Overcooked, or Burned food

7) General Guidance


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7) General Guidance

Eating Habits (2 of 2) Avoid Eating Leftovers, or Habitually Eating Rehea

They Will Have Little Prana

Do Not Drink Iced Water Before, During, or Immed

Meal. Coldness Shocks the Body, Diminishes Agni,

Ama. “Ice is not nice”

Stop Eating When Your Body is Satiated

Whole Foods, Seasonal Foods, Local Foods, OrganVegetables, Three Meals a Day, Nothing from a D

Nothing in Plastic, Nothing with Artificial or “NaturaColoring.

The Healthiest Spice in Any Dish is Love – C

With Lots of It

8) Individual Differenc


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8) Individual Differenc

the Consumer of the FPitta Vata Ka

YES NO YES NO YES

Cooling herbsSour, Salty,

Spicy foods

Heavy, Oily,

Warm, Moist

foods

Raw foods Salads

Sweet & Bitter

VegetablesAlcohol, Coffee Spices Dry foods

Warming

Spices

Sweet Fruit Red Meat Dairy Raw LeafyVegetables

Dry, Light foo

Milk, Soft

CheesesFried Foods

Regular meal

times

Cold & Frozen

foodsHoney

Sweet, Bitter,

Astringent

Salty, Sour,

Pungent

Sweet, Salty,

Sour

Pungent, Bitter,

Astringent

Pungent, Bitt

Astringent

Cultivate Awareness to See What Type of Food

to be Healthy + Happy


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Thank You!


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Appendix: 20 QualitiesBuilding and Nourishing Reducing and Lig

Heavy Light in Wei

Slow/Dull Sharp/PenetrCold Hot

Oily/Unctuous Dry

Smooth Rough

Dense/Thick/Solid Liquid-Like/Flo

Soft Hard

Static/Stable Mobile/UnstaGross/Big Subtle

Slimy/Cloudy/Sticky Clear/Non-S

These 10 pairs of opposite qualities exist in everything – foorelationships, lifestyle choices, personalities, etc

Like Increases Like, Opposite Decreases Opposite –

Eat & Liv


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Bibliography/More Information

Sadhana Yoga: http://www.SadhanaNJ.com/

The Ayurvedic Institute: http://www.ayurveda.com/

Banyan Botanicals: http://www.banyanbotanicals.com

The Chopra Center: http://www.chopra.com/

California College of Ayurveda: http://www.ayurvedac

Jiva Ayurveda: http://www. jiva.com/ayurveda/

John Douillard’s Lifespa: http://lifespa.com/

Hey Monica B (Ayurveda Blog): http://heymonicab.co

The Book of Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach to Health a

by Judith H. Morrison

Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern LivThomas Yarema, Daniel Rhoda, and Johnny Brannigan
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