Yoga Food

I was surprised to learn that there is actually food principles that go along with yoga. Looking back, it would make sense that there would be eating strategies combined with the movements in order to get the most benefit for your body.

The cells that make up your body are comprised of the foods that you put in. Therefore, if you want quality materials in your body, you need to eat quality foods. Adjustments in diet have even been shown to cure and prevent some serious diseases. I was surprised to read in the article that yoga believes it is possible to even change the character of a person by a change in diet.

The old yoga texts advise the yogi to eat until his stomach is half full. It is also believed that people are herbivorous and should not eat meat. They do not believe that the human digestive system is made for meat diets and observe that the great apes do not eat flesh.

It is recommended that the yogi eat foods which are pure, agreeable, sweet, easily digested and nourishing. This includes dairy, sweets, whole grains, vegetables, herbs, and fruits. No spices are aloud because they are considered overstimulating and harmful. It was found that condiments can even produce acids that might poison the blood stream.

Foods that are sharp, sour, pungent, or bitter are prohibited. Roasted foods were also prohibited though I am not sure why. They are also urged to drink about two quarts of water each day though not at meal times.

This diet seems very clean and good for the body. However, I think it would be difficult for me to eat foods without spices or flavorings! Also, I am a fan of meat. It is definitely good though to have a focus on choosing foods that are easy to digest to aid your body.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rwy/rwy11.htm