Critical analysis of principles of diet and dietetics of ayurve-da

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The principles of diet and dietetics in Ayurveda are based on a holistic approach to nutrition, considering not only the physical aspects of food but also its energetic qualities and effects on the mindbody complex. In Ayurveda, “ Ahaar ” is called Mahabhaisjya , which means food is the only medicine responsible for health and disease. Different food types are categorised under Hita (wholesome) and Ahita (unwholesome) Ahaar . Ayurveda focuses on the preventive aspect as well as on the therapeutic aspects. By choosing a Prakriti -wise diet, one can maintain health. A person's Prakriti plays an essential role in selecting the diet and habits that directly impact health; a VataPrakriti person should avoid dry, bitter, cold foods. It increases the VataDosha , but a Kapha Prakriti person can take it as it decreases the Kapha Dosha and helps balance Doshas . Similarly, if a Pitta takes hot, spicy, or certain foods like ginger and garlic, it may irritate, but a Kapha Prakriti person can accept the same to reduce Kapha . Keywords: Prakriti , Prakriti -wise diet, dietetics, Principles of diet INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Chauhan Priyanshu et al