What is the yogic diet?
These foodswhich are nutritious and easy to digestare known asSattvic(pure) foods.
What are the health benefits?
Improves digestion.
Studies support that plant-based vegetarian (and vegan) styles of eating promotehealthier gut microbiomes1.
Boosts your metabolism.
Optimizing metabolism will result in improvements in both energy and digestion.
Increases your energy.
These whole foods are also nutrient-dense, fueling your cells with the micronutrients they need to function properly.
Reduces risk of chronic diseases.
Improves your mood.
Research continues to explore the powerful gut-brain connection, which supports the premise that what you eat impacts emotion.
How to follow the yogic diet.
The exceptions are onions and garlic, which are thought to increase heat in the body.
While not necessary, the yogic diet strongly recommends opting for organic, non-GMO foods, as well.
The yogic diet has guidelines for drinks, too.
Most importantly, its not just aboutwhatyou eat, eitherits alsohowyou eat.
Encouraged foods:
Below is a list of the approved foods on the yogic diet.
Avoided foods:
Below is a list of the foods you should avoid on the yogic diet.
Yogic diet sample meal plan:
Here’s a three-day sample meal plan for the yogic diet.
