the term stammers rajas and satwa are used to describe the three qualities or gunas that influence not only our Behavior but also the nature of the food we consume here's a quick overview tamas this quality is associated with Darkness lethargy and ignorance tamasik foods are typically heavy greasy and stale they can include items like processed foods overcooked dishes and foods with the high content of preservatives rajas rajas is associated with passion activity and restlessness rajashik foods are usually spicy salty and stimulating these foods can include caffeinated beverages heavily spiced dishes and foods with excessive sugar satwa satwa represents Purity Harmony and balance sad work foods are fresh natural and wholesome they often include fruits vegetables grains nuts and seeds these foods are considered ideal for promoting physical and mental well-being
Practice summary
Level
all levels
Duration
1 minutes
Equipment
none
Target areas
Dietary habitsMental clarityOverall well beingEnergetic balance