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A sattvic diet is a type of plant-based diet within Ayurveda [1] where food is divided into what is defined as three yogic qualities known as sattva. [2] In this system of dietary classification, foods that decrease the energy of the body are considered tamasic , while those that increase the energy of the body are considered rajasic .
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It is also considered sattvic, associated with qualities such as goodness, balance, and serenity that are conducive to spiritual progress. [32] [33] Lacto-vegetarianism is favoured by many Hindus; the diet includes milk-based foods and all non-animal derived foods, but excludes meat and eggs. [34]
Mitahara is a Sanskrit combination word, from Mita (मित, moderate) [4] and Ahara (आहार, taking food, diet), [5] which together mean moderate diet. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In Yoga and other ancient texts, it represents a concept linking nutrition to the health of one's body and mind.
A sattvic diet is lacto-vegetarian, which includes dairy, but excludes eggs. [162] An overwhelming majority of the Hindus consider the cow to be a holy and sacred animal whose slaughter for meat is forbidden. Thus, beef is a taboo for the majority of Hindus, Jains and Sikhs [163]
For Jains, vegetarianism is mandatory. In 2021 it was found that 92% of self-identified Jains in India adhered to some type of vegetarian diet and another 5% seem to try to follow a mostly vegetarian diet by abstaining from eating certain kinds of meat and/or abstaining from eating meat on specific days. [16]
Apples. The original source of sweetness for many of the early settlers in the United States, the sugar from an apple comes with a healthy dose of fiber.
Most of the dishes considered to be uniquely Buddhist are vegetarian, but not all Buddhist traditions require vegetarianism of lay followers or clergy. [2] Vegetarian eating is primarily associated with the East and Southeast Asian tradition in China, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea where it is commonly practiced by clergy and may be observed by laity on holidays or as a devotional practice.