Yavagu or kanji are easily digestible and carminative in nature. This can be given with Moong daal, cumin seeds, etc. Ayurveda advocates kanji along with Moong daal, as the best food. We give specified medicated water according to the patient's condition.

Pathya has Hitam (beneficial) - the food that is good for the person, which controls the disease and improves the health, is called pathya. The concept of pathya exists in every system of medicine.

• Diabetic patients should not take sweets
• Thyroid patients should not take cabbage
• People suffering from kidney disease should control their salt intake

This is the pathya told in modern medicine. Likewise, in vata diseases, we are advising a less spicy, less oily, vegetarian diet, because these foods increase autoimmunity.

No, ayurveda is not a vegetarian system; it is a mixed system that includes many non-vegetarian foods and treatments. In the present day scenario, vegetarianism has many benefits, which is why we emphasize it. In some diseases, goat soup and fish are recommended, but only vegetarian cuisine is recommended on campus. People are not allowed to bring non-vegetarian food from outside and eat it on campus since it increases the patient's temptation.

Ayurveda prescribes specific diet patterns in the diseased condition or to lead a healthy life, which are known as Pathya. According to Ayurveda, derangement of the digestive power (Agni) occurs in many diseases, which is the prime reason for the formation of Ama (toxic substances) and malformation of Dhatus (body tissues). Hence, it is important to restore normalcy of the digestive power. This can be attained by using a properly managed diet regimen according to the condition of Doshas and the type of disease.

Ayurveda advocates leafy vegetables should not be eaten at night, during monsoons and during hot weather. It is still followed in villages. Leafy vegetables are high in fiber. So it cannot be easily digested. So those who are in good health can take leafy veggies only when they are hungry at noon. leafy veggies have all the nutrients and there is no doubt in it. But the body is not in a position to digest and absorb those nutrients easily. That's why many people pass two or three stools after taking leafy veggies.

In Ayurveda we call leafy veggies as shaka vargam. It increases Vata in the body. In general, it is best to avoid greens for those who have problems like indigestion, indigestion, chest irritation, ulcers, stomach acid, and sour belching. Children who stay at home without playing much, elderly people who do not exercise much, those who work sitting in one place, those who work awake at night, those who have hormonal problems, it is better to avoid spinach. Thanks.

In Ayurveda ghee is said to be one of the best medicines. It helps to keep the metabolism in optimum level. So, it is advised to take ghee with food in little quantity. It Improves the overall health of the person. Sometimes ghee is even recommended for the treatment of high cholesterol in ayurveda. So we can use a little amount of ghee without any fear.

Fruits are a healthy food. Healthy people can consume any fruit in proper proportion. But when they are sick, their metabolic activity is impaired. So, it is not advisable to eat uncooked foods or fruits at such times. This can further aggravate the condition and delay the recovery process. So, we recommend to avoid fruits in most the cases.