What is a Sattvic Diet? A Path to Purity, Peace & Prana

1. What is the Sattvic Diet?

• Meaning of Sattva in Sanskrit: purity, harmony, balance

• Rooted in ancient Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom

• Emphasizes foods that are fresh, seasonal, plant-based, and high in prana (vital energy)

  
  

2. Sattvic vs Rajasic vs Tamasic

• Quick comparison table to simplify the three gunas (qualities) of food

• Why Sattvic is preferred for spiritual, mental, and emotional clarity

  
  

3. Core Principles of a Sattvic Diet

• Freshly prepared meals

• Minimal processing, no preservatives

• Vegetarian (no onion/garlic), easy to digest

• Cooked with mindfulness & love

• Balanced portions

• Eaten at the right time of day

4. Sattvic Foods List (with examples):

• Grains: Samak rice, millets, brown rice

• Vegetables: Carrot, cucumber, leafy greens

• Fruits: Banana, papaya, dates, figs

• Dairy: A2 milk, ghee, fresh curd (if tolerated)

• Others: Honey, nuts, seeds, herbal teas, tulsi, rock salt.

  
  

5. What to Avoid (Non-Sattvic Foods):

• Processed, frozen, fermented, leftover foods

• Stimulants: caffeine, alcohol

• Onion, garlic, mushrooms, meats

• Over-spiced, oily, or overly sweetened items

  
  

6. Benefits of Sattvic Eating

• Increased energy and mental clarity

• Emotional balance and better mood

• Spiritual growth & better meditation

• Healthier digestion and reduced toxicity

  
  

7. Real-Life Sattvic Routine Example

• Morning: warm lemon water + fruit

• Breakfast: soaked nuts + millets porridge

• Lunch: samak rice, ghee, seasonal sabzi

• Dinner: light moong soup + tulsi tea

• Herbs: Triphala, ashwagandha, turmeric for balance.

  
  

8. How to Start (Without Overwhelm)

• Start with one sattvic meal a day

• Clean your kitchen & cooking energy

• Eat in silence or with gratitude

• Choose sattvic during fasting days (Ekadashi, Navratri)

  
  

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