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Ayurveda (DevanÄgarÄ: आयुर्वेद, the ’science of life‘) is a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian Subcontinent and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda consists of the words Äyus, meaning ‚life‘, and veda, meaning ‚related to knowledge‘ or ’science‘. Evolving throughout its history, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in South Asia. The earliest literature of Ayurveda appeared during the Vedic period in India.The Sushruta Samhita and the Charaka Samhita were influential works on traditional medicine during this era. Ayurvedic practitioners also identified a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for curing various ailments and diseases.Ayurveda is considered to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) within the western world, where several of its methods, such as the use of herbs, massage, and Yoga as exercise or alternative medicine, are applied on their own as a form of CAM treatment

Ayurveda is grounded in a metaphysics of the ‚five great Elements‘ (DevanÄgarÄ: [महा] पञ्चभूत; earth, water, fire, air and ether)—all of which compose the Universe, including the human body.Chyle (called Rasa dhatu), blood (called Rakta dhatu), flesh (called Mamsa dhatu), fat (called Medha dhatu), bone (called Asthi dhatu), marrow (called Majja dhatu), and semen or female reproductive tissue (called Shukra dhatu) are held to be the seven primary constituent elements (DevanÄgarÄ: सप्तधातु) of the body.Ayurveda stresses a balance of three Humors or Energies: vata (wind/air), pitta (bile) and kapha (phlegm). According to Ayurveda, these three regulatory principles— Doshas (DevanÄgarÄ: त्रिदोष)—are important for health, because when they are in balanced state, the body is healthy, and when imbalanced, the body has diseases. Ayurveda hold that humans possess a unique combination of Doshas. Read more: > HERE <

Yoga per se, does not say much about diet, except that we should be ‚Mitahari‘ (Mita-Ahar-ee), ‚Mita‘ meaning ‚proportionate‘ or ‚enough to nourish‘, and ‚Ahar‘ meaning ‚food‘. ‚Mitahar therefore, has come to mean ‚moderation in eating‘. But, we know, it is not enough to be moderate in intake of pebulum. It is not enough to mind the quantity of food; quality of food ingested is of even greater importance. In Yoga shastras, Mitahar has been described as diet that is

  1. Palatable,
  2. Nutritious,
  3. Providing various ‚Dhatu‘ (literally meaning ‚Minerals‘),
  4. Containing dairy produce such as milk, yogurt, butter or butter-milk,
  5. Eaten in moderation, and
  6. Eaten in a spirit of dedication to the Divine.
    The last aspect is akin to the saying of grace at the dinner table by devout Christians.

Hindu shastras also speak about the three ‚Guna‚ of food, ‚Guns‚ meaning quality. ‚Sattwic‚ food is variously understood as ‚contributing to serenity‘, ‚providing the essentials‘, Keeping the human organism sweet and clean‘, etc. ‚Rajasic‚ food contributes to dynamism and other requisite qualities needed by a householder or housewife. ‚Tamasic‚ food is strong in taste or smell and can be ‚heaty‘ or ‚exciting passions‘.  

Revelations of Science & Yoga, Diabetes

In the light of modern nutritional researches, we have to find out the ideal diet which is both ‚Mita and Sattwic, so that the Yoga practitioner benefits therefrom both physically and mentally. Let us find out whether Yoga should favour the intake of flesh, fish or fowl. What does human anatomy and physiology tell us? Read More: > HERE <

– As we know there is great aspect in ayurveda about the diet, called ( Aahar ):

 

 
People with a predominant vata dosha display physical and emotional characteristics linked to the elemental qualities of space/akasha and air/vayu. They are very active – mobile, restless and energetic. They have fast metabolisms, so are often thin with little muscle development and protruding joints that may make cracking noises. Their skin is dry, rough and thin with visible veins. 
 
  
Item Eat more Eat less
Warm, heavy, moist, sweet foods Cold, light, dry, pungent, bitter foods  
Vegetables Avocado, beets, asparagus, carrots, eggplant, leeks, olives, pumpkin, radish, sweet potato, spinach , zucchini Raw or frozen vegetables, peas, brussel sprouts, broccoli cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, corn, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, potatoes
Fruits   Apricots, banana, cherries, fresh figs, peaches, citrus fruits, dates, mango, papaya, grapes, berries, pineapple, plums Dried fruits, apples, pears, prunes, pomegranates, cranberries, melons
Grains   Rice, oats, wheat, pasta Barley, buckwheat, rye, corn, millet, rice cakes, puffed or dry cereals
Beans  Mung beans, soy beans (in tofu, milk or cheese) Most beans: kidney, lima, navy, pinto, split peas, white beans, black beans, lentils
Nuts & Seeds   All nuts in moderation. Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Dry roasted or smoked nuts
Dairy   All dairy in moderation Powdered milk, ice cream
Herbs & Spices   Asafoetidea, basil, caraway, clove, cardamom, sage, cinnamon, pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel, garlic, onion, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric Coriander seeds, fenugreek, parsley
Oils   Most oils, especially sesame Corn oil
Beverages  Warm drinks, herbal or spiced teas, warm milk, fruit and vegetable juice without ice.  

 

 
 
People with a pitta dosha display an inherent fire/agni elemental character. They are of medium build, with greater muscular development than that displayed byvata. Their skin is soft and warm, and they have a lot of body heat and often perspire excessively. Their hair is thin and often reddish or blond, and they may experience premature graying, baldness or excessive hair loss. Their skin flushes easily and they often have many freckles and moles. Their skin develops acne, rashes, bruises or sunburn easily. 
 

Item Eat more Eat less
Cool, sweet and juicy foods Acidic, sour, spicy, salty, oily foods
Vegetables Asparagus, bell pepper, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber, lettuce, mushroom, peas, parsnip, potato, squash, zucchini, salads Avocado, beets, carrots, chilies, eggplant, olives, onion, pickles, radish, spinach, tomato, turnip
Fruits Apples, banana, dates, coconut, grapes, lychee, mango,melons, pomegranate Apricots, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, cranberries, papaya, peaches, pineapple, plums rhubarb
Grains Barley, oats, rice, wheat

 

 Corn, millet, rye, buckwheat
Beans  All beans

 

 Lentils
Nuts & Seeds Coconut, pumpkin and sunflower seeds

 

 Most nuts, sesame seeds
Dairy Unsalted butter, ghee, milk, soft cheeses, buttermilk, sweet lassi Sour cream, yogurt, hard cheeses, sour buttermilk, ice cream
Herbs & Spices Cardamom, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, lemongrass, mint, rose, turmeric Asafoetidea, basil, bay leaf, caraway, clove, cayenne, cinnamon, fenugreek, garlic, sage, ginger, mustard seeds, nutmeg, onion, pepper,
Oils Coconut, sunflower, soy Almond, corn, sesame, olive, peanut
Beverages Cool drinks, milk, water, coconut milk, fruit and vegetable juice Carbonated drinks, hot drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol

 

 
 
People with a predominant kapha dosha tend to have a heavy and solid, or large build. They are often overweight, gain weight easily and have high muscle development (plump and round). Their skin is thick, smooth and moist with few wrinkles. Their complexion is usually clear, fair or pale, and hair is oily, thick and wavy. Their teeth are strong, white and well formed.

 
Item

 

 Eat more Eat less
Dry, light, spicy, heating foods Heavy, cold, sweet, sour, watery foods
Vegetables Asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, peas, eggplant, lettuce, bell peppers, radish, spinach, zucchini Avocado, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, mushroom, potatoes, pumpkin, parsnip
Fruits Apples, apricots, pears, berries, cherries, peaches, dried fruits, papaya, cranberries, pomegranate Banana, citrus, dates, coconut, figs, grapes, mangoes, melons, pineapple, plums, rhubarb, strawberries
Grains Barley, corn, rye, millet, buckwheat Oats, rice, wheat, pasta
Beans  Mung beans, tofu, lentils Kidney beans, chick peas
Nuts & Seeds Sunflower and pumpkin seeds All nuts, sesame seeds
Dairy Skim milk, butter milk, goat milk Most dairy products
Herbs & Spices All spices Salt
Oils Corn, sunflower, mustard Most oils
Beverages Warm drinks, herbal and spice teas, fruit and vegetable juice Carbonated drinks, cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol