Relevance of Yogic Diet in Managing lifestyle Diseases

Abstract: According to Chandogya Upnishad Food is that from which we are made,”Anena Bhavnti Bhutani”(Chandogya Upnishad). Food is an important element for building, existence and growth of any living being. The food is also responsible for the health or ill health of a person. It affects all aspects of health prescribed by WHO, viz Physical,Mental,Emotional,Social and Spirtual.In Bhagwadgeeta Lord Krishna has told Arjun that Yuktaahar is necessary for attaining Yog. In various Hathyogic text concept of Mitahar is promoted for attaining Pranayam Siddhi.Yogic Diet is prescribed in various ancient texts of Yog. This diet not only is responsible for making the physical body , but is also responsible for making subtle body.The modern lifestyle supported by non-yogic diet gives rise to various physical and mental health issues. Vyadhi or ill-health is first obstacle not only in the path of Yog, but also in the life of normal person. In modern lifestyle people take diet to satisfy their taste buds and don’t think about the effects of the same on human body in general. This is one of the major causes of modern lifestyle diseases. Various research done on this topic shows that Yogic diet is important not only for the physiology of body, but also for the significant positive impact on mental health. Lifestyle disorders can be controlled by following a yogic diet.In the 21st century we see the emergence of various techniques of diets, this paper seeks to comprehend the concept of Yogic diet for betterment of health in modern lifestyle and control lifestyle disorders