Ayurveda and Nutrition: Integrating Ancient Āhara Concepts With Modern Dietetics
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63247/3048-7390.vol.2.issue2.10Keywords:
Pathyāhāra, Apathyāhāra, Āyurveda, Nutrition, ĀhāraAbstract
Introduction: Āyurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, emphasises individual constitution (prakṛti), digestive fire (agni), seasonal fluctuations (ṛtucaryā), and dietary incompatibility (viruddhāhāra) in its holistic approach to nutrition and health. As metabolic syndromes and lifestyle-related disorders become increasingly common, Āyurvedic dietetics provides a valuable foundation for personalized and preventive nutrition. This explores the six tastes (ṣaḍrasa), food energetics (vīrya), and post-digestive effects (vipāka), which are the core concepts of Āyurvedic nutrition. Their relevance to contemporary nutritional research is examined.
Methods: By comparing modern nutritional theories with ancient Āyurvedic concepts, the study finds areas of convergence, such as gut health, chrononutrition, and mindful eating.
Results: It then makes recommendations for integrative strategies that combine traditional wisdom with empirically validated techniques. By improving individual health, this combination also contributes to social and economic development.
Conclusion: As a result, this study attempts to relate Āyurvedic āhāra to the modern diet.
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