Abstract

NITYA SEVANIYA AAHARA (WHOLESOME DAILY FOOD) IN AYURVEDA – REVIEW ARTICLE

*Ashvin Bagde, Asha Ramteke, Milind Nimbalkar and Saroj Tirpude

ABSTRACT

In Ayurvedic classics, Nitya sevaniya Aahara dravya (wholesome daily foods) and Nitya asevaniya aahara dravya (unwholesome daily foods) have been described in detail. Daily consumption of Nitya Sevaniya Dravyas does the promotion of health of healthy individual and prevents the disease condition. Aahara (Food) has been recognized as an important component for human being, both in healthy and diseased state. The proper Aahara dravya consumed in proper manner helps in the proper growth of the body. On other side if taken in improper manner leads to various kinds of diseases. Therefore this review article attempts to highlights the importance of Nitya sevaniya aahara dravya as mentioned in Ayurvedic classics in day today life.

Keywords: Ayurved, Aahara, Nitya Sevaniya Dravya, wholesome daily foods, Balance diet.