• Dr. Nandini R
• Dr. Hemantkumar v patil

According to Ayurveda Ahara (diet), Nidra (sleep), Bramhacharya (regulated sexual life) are recognized as thrayopasthambhas(3 sub pillars) for life. Here Ahara is enumerated first which shows its importance. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity. But unfortunately today’s generation has adopted to unhealthy eating habits and consumption of food which has several adverse effects on human health. The aims and objectives of Ayurveda are to maintain the health of a healthy person and to cure the disease of the patient. As evident the first and foremost aim of Ayurveda is preventive in nature rather than curative. So Ayurvedic classics emphasizes more on Ahara for the promotion of positive health and prevention from a wide range of disorders. Even in diseased condition dietary management is important component in every prescription in Ayurvedic clinical practice. Sometimes dietary management itself is a complete treatment.

Pathya, Ashtavidha ahara visheshayatana, Dwadasha ashana vichara, Viruddhaahra, Anupana

"Concept of diet in Ayurveda and its importance", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.b712-b716, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401181.pdf

"Concept of diet in Ayurveda and its importance", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppb712-b716, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401181.pdf