CONCEPT OF AHARA VIDHI VISHESHA AYATAN
*Dr. Ruby Jain, Dr. Umapati Vyas, Dr. Krishna Kumar Tiwari and Dr. Shailesh Jain
ABSTRACT
Ahara vidhi literally means method of taking diet. It includes diet and dietary guidelines. The concept of diet in Ayurveda has a broader view beyond ingestion of food. Unlike modern dietetics, which is restricted to concept of calorie consumption, Ayurveda recommends methods of taking food, its quality and quantity based upon individual’s capacity to agni. In this article, various aspects of concept of diet in Ayurveda are discussed. Eight specific factors shall be considered while consuming food as they are responsible for good and bad effects on the health. Ahara is very important for maintain good health but rules related to preparation and consumption of food also play vital role. These all aspects greatly emphasized in Ayurveda texts and ancient Ayurveda literatures presented concept of Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan, consideration of this concept helps to achieve nutritional value of food and provide all health benefits of ingested food stuffs.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahara, Vidhi, Nutrition.
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