Review Article
Year: 2021 | Month: March | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 502-506
Understanding the Concept of Ahara and Its Metabolism- A Review
Namit Vashistha1, Preeti Sharma2
1Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, KSV Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, UP
2Assistant Professor Department of Maulik Siddhant and Samhita, KSV Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, UP
Corresponding Author: Namit Vashistha
ABSTRACT
The life relies only the Ahara. This is the universal truth told by Acharyas in Ayurveda. A proper and balance diet is the key source for the formation of body. Ahara (food) is the prime necessity of life .Food which we eat is used for the maintenance and growth of the body. Food also provides energy for doing work. Proper and wholesome diet also provides us good immunity. But all things can be possible if taken in accordance with the rules and are useful for all living beings. Such kind of food provide fuel to the fire of digestion and promote mental as well as physical strength, complexion and clarity of sense organs and also give proper energy to mind. Proper maintenance of the power of digestion, which is the supporter of vital energy (prana) also depend upon the intake of proper diet.
Keywords: Ahara (Food), immunity, physical strength, digestion, energy.
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