Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW OF DIETETICS IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Pradnya Deepak Dandekar*

Abstract

For every living organism the Ahar is basic requirement. So in Ayurveda it is considered as one of the Upasthambh along with Nidra and Swapna. Ahar is utilized for replenishment of daily wear & tear of all body entities, for generation of energy to carry out activities, to develop immunity. Whatever may be the purpose of intake of food of a person but it achieves all benefits if it is taken in proper way. Food is the prime requirement of every living. It’s importance never disputed. Contemporary modern science described Ahar in terms of its nutritional values of vitamins, minerals, energy in terms of balanced food. Ayurveda has explained this diet in different view including Ashta Vidha Ahar Vidhi Visheshayaytan, incompatible diet and Dvadasha Asana Vidhi. Ayurveda provides an entire different view. Ayurvedic dietetics places greater emphasis on processing food, its compatibility and rules of food consumption.

Keywords: Ahar Vidhi Visheshayaytan, incompatible diet, Ayurvedic dietetics.