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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 .
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.
Eating a diet rich in fish and other seafood has several benefits due to its nutrient profile (rich in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids), protein content, and low-calorie density.
Over nearly 25 years, women who had the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of death than women who followed it the least, a new study finds. The more women followed ...
The Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of death, cancer, and heart disease in women, per new research. Experts explain the diet and longevity. This Buzzy Diet Helps Women Live Longer ...
Mild calorie restriction may be beneficial for pregnant women to reduce weight gain (without weight loss) and reduce perinatal risks for both the mother and child. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] For overweight or obese individuals, calorie restriction may improve health through weight loss, although a gradual weight regain of 1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lb) per year ...
Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!The ever-so-popular Mediterranean diet was voted the #1 diet in 2024 by the U.S. News&World Report's Best Diets rankings for seven consecutive years ...
The Portfolio Diet is a therapeutic plant-based diet created by British researcher David J. Jenkins in 2003 to lower blood cholesterol. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The diet emphasizes using a portfolio of foods or food components that have been found to associate with cholesterol lowering to enhance this effect.