Prevent Indigestion

Food As Medicine: The Eight Important Aspects Of Food According to Ayurveda, food is considered to be the best medicine. Of equal importance is the consideration, according to Ayurveda, that poor digestion [koshtha] is the primary origin or causative factor for nearly all diseases. “Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana” The Eight Important Aspects Of Food: Let’s discuss the basic principles of food. The eight important aspects of food are called ‘ahara vidhi visheshayatana’ and they are as follows: 1. Prakruti 2. Karana 3. Samayoga 4. Rashi 5. Desha 6. Kala 7. Upayoga Samasth 8. Upbhokta A Closer Look: 1. Prakruti – or the nature of food Depending on whether the food is easily digestible or not, food can be classified as heavy or light in quality. Meat is heavy for digestion ...