--- title: "Satvic foods" key: "Satvic_foods" url: "https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Satvic_foods" markdown_url: "https://nithyanandapedia.org/wiki/Satvic_foods.md" type: "article" language: "en" updated: "2021-02-27T00:37:19.000Z" description: "Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic Food Nature of Sattvic Food Sattvic foods are light and easy to digest They bring clarity and perception Sattvic food has the potential to unfolds love and compassion in…" --- # Satvic foods Contents 1 Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic Food 1.1 Nature of Sattvic Food 1.2 Examples of sattvic (high prana) foods 1.3 Nature of Rajasic Food 1.4 Examples of rajasic (stimulating) foods 1.5 Nature of Tamasic Food 1.6 Examples of tamasic (heavy) foods Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic Food Nature of Sattvic Food Sattvic foods are light and easy to digest They bring clarity and perception Sattvic food has the potential to unfolds love and compassion in the individual Sattvic food promotes the qualities of forgiveness and austerity It gives a feeling of contentment Examples of sattvic (high prana) foods \ \ Fruitmango, pomegranate, coconut, figs, peaches, pears Grainsrice, tapioca, blue corn Vegetablessweet potato, lettuce, parsley, sprouts, yellow sqaush Beansmung, yellow lentils, kidney, lima Dairyorganic milk, fresh homemade yoghurt MeatNone Nature of Rajasic Food Rajasic foods are hot, spicy and salty They are irritants and stimulants All morish or tempting foods come under the category of rajasic Heavily spiced foods e.g. hot pickles and chutneys which can stimulate the senses Rajasic foods make the mind more agitated and susceptible to temptation The mind can become more rajasic, which means it tends towards anger, hate and manipulation Examples of rajasic (stimulating) foods \ \ Fruitsour apples, apples, banana, guava Grainsmillet, corn, buckwheat Vegetablespotato, nightshades, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, tamarind, pickles, winter squash Beansred lentils, toor dal, adzuki Dairyold sour milk, sour cream Meatfish, shrimp, chicken Nature of Tamasic Food Tamasic food is heavy, dull and depressing It induces sleep Under this category comes dark meat, lamb, pork, beef, as well as thick cheese Old and stale food is also tamasic Only when too much of it is eaten, it causes the dulling effect. In moderation, tamasic food is considered as grounding and promotes stabilit Examples of tamasic (heavy) foods \ \ Fruitavocado, watermelon, plums, apricots Grainswheat, brown rice, Vegetablesmushrooms, garlic, onion, pumpkin Beansurad dal, black, pinto, pink Dairycheese Meatbeef, lamb, pork --- Source: