Food

 

“As is the food, so is the mind,” is an ancient saying, and in it lies an incontrovertible truth, for it is food that goes to make the body and the brain.

 

Satvic food plays an important part in the perfection of the body as envisaged by Hatha Yoga, and helps in carrying on any sadhna or yogic discipline without fatigue, languor, lastitude or drowsiness.  The chart on the opposite page lists some of the foods which help or retard the yogic sadhna.

 

In brief, fresh and green vegetables, leafy vegetables, fruits and nuts, milk, butter and ghee constitute an ideal diet for any man.  Three meals a day are considered more than sufficient.  We may note that foods that are stale, highly seasoned, half-cooked or over-cooked, and fruits that are over-ripe or under-ripe or lying cut; also sweets and sweetmeats, are to be avoided.  Likewise, aerated drinks, stimulants like tea and coffee, and intoxicants of all description are not to be brought into use.

 

 


 



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