@article{Gaikwad_Sant_2019, title={“A critical review of ayurvedic concept of Paripurna aahar w. s. r. to balanced diet.”}, volume={7}, url={https://ayurlog.com/index.php/ayurlog/article/view/318}, abstractNote={<p class="Default" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Ayurveda is the ancient science of life. Food is a prime requirement of every living organism. So in Ayurveda, it is considered as one of the Upasthambha along with Nidra and Brahmacharya. One should consume a diet in proper quantity and according to methods prescribed in Samhitas and <em>Agni bala</em></span><em><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">1</span></em><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">.</span></em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The balanced diet is necessary for the body and all of its systems to function properly. It will help to maintain a healthy weight and to develop immunity. It will provide energy and good sleep. Good nutrition is an important part of a leading healthy lifestyle. </span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">According to modern science, a balanced diet that contains the proper proportions of Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals, and Water necessary to maintain good health</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">2</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">. However, in Ayurveda, they have mentioned in terms of <em>Ashta Aahar Vidhi Visheshayaytan, Aahar Vidhi. Vidhan.&nbsp;</em>According to Charak, the life of all living things is food. Good Complexion, good voice, happiness, satisfaction, growth, strength,&nbsp;and intelligence all are dependent on food. </span></p&gt;}, number={02}, journal={Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science}, author={Gaikwad, Payal and Sant, Sampada S.}, year={2019}, month={Apr.} }