Vegan diet consumption according to Prakrti mentioned in Ayurved (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

Ruchita Dhabhai; Brahmanand Sharma; Hemant Rajpurohit; Rahul Parashar

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.8.24

Ruchita Dhabhai Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Brahmanand Sharma Head of Department of Swasthavritta, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Hemant Rajpurohit Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Rahul Parashar Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.8.24

Keywords: Vegan Diet, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Prakriti, Ayurveda, Calcium & Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Heart Disease, Food and Nutrition

Abstract

Vegan diets have been increasing in popularity. A vegan diet has been linked to numerous health benefits. It has more vitamin E, iron, protein, potassium and magnesium. Vegans less thick, have lower serum cholesterol and have lower blood pressure, which lowers their risk of heart disease.^[1]Aam is the result of inadequate digestion, according to Ayurveda. Considering that purpose of cleaning is to eliminate the Aama out of your gastrointestinal tract, it’s best to eat plant based meals that are high in fiber and easily digested.^[2] Vata (space and air) governs movement, Pitta (fire and water) regulates metabolism, and Kapha (earth and water) manages assimilation in the body. Avoiding dairy products like milk and ghee as well as meals made from animals may also be linked to greater incidence of anxiety and sadness. Calcium, which is crucial for bones, is found in milk. The vitamin K2 in ghee will assist in milks absorption of calcium if it is added. For this reason, milk- ghee combination is recommended in ayurveda as a treatment for joint stiffness and discomfort.^[3]

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