According to Yoga, there are three types of foods: Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.

• The Sattvic diet (pure and balanced) is believed to increase energy, produces happiness, calmness, and mental clarity. The sattvic diet is fresh, juicy, nutritious, and tasty, thus including the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted grains, roots, tubers, nuts, cow milk, curd, and honey.
• The Rajasic diet (over stimulating) is believed to produce jealousy, anger, unfaithfulness, fantasies, and selfishness. The foods in this diet are bitter, tart, salty, spicy, hot, and dry; they also include white sugar, radishes, and fried foods.
• The Tamasic diet (weakens and makes sleepy) is believed to increase pessimism, weakness, laziness, and doubt. The foods in this diet include meats from big tamed animals, onions, mushrooms, stale, undercooked-and highly fried foods, high fat fried foods, salt, sugar, spices, chilies pepper, butter and liquor; medicines and stimulants are also included

Sattvic means a pure substance. This is the purest eating routine for an intentionally profound and sound life. It sustains the body and keeps it in a peaceful state. As indicated by Ayurveda, this is the best eating routine for physical quality, a great personality, great wellbeing, and a long lifespan. Furthermore, it quietens and filters the mind, empowering it to work at its highest potential.

Satvik foods comprise the following-

Apples, Kiwi, Prunes, Apricots, Tangerines, Bananas, Lychee, Pomegranate, Cantaloupe, Mango, Papaya, Cherries, Melons, Honeydew, Oranges, Grapefruits, Watermelon, Pineapples, Grapes, Peaches, Plums, Guava, Pears, Persimmon

Artichokes, Eggplant, Lettuce, Beets, Mustard, Greens, Asparagus, Daikon, Onions, Endive, Fennel, Maitake, Parsnips, Bok Choy, Peas, Broccoli, Green Beans, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Radishes, Cabbage, Leeks, Lima Beans, Shallots, Carrots, Celery, Spinach, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Corn, Squash, Shitake, Mushrooms, Watercress, Turnips, Yams

Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Bulgur, Millet, Quinoa, Rice: Basmati, Brown and Wild Rice.

Olive, Mustard , Sesame, Garbanzo, Lentils, Mung.

Asafoetida (Hing), Coriander, Basil, Cumin, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Fennel seed, Parsley, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger.

Brazil nuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts , Almonds, Peanuts

1. As per Ayurveda, sattvic diet is the best diet for strength, a calm mind, perfect health and longevity.

2. It also eliminates tiredness and improves peace and tranquillity.

3. This kind of food is easily digested and can strengthen the stomach, intestine, liver and the pancreas.

4. For those prone to diseases such as high BP and diabetes adopting a sattvic diet can be the best option for you.

5. Besides, sattvic food can improve the health of your skin and quality of your hair.