{"id":281,"date":"2021-10-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/?p=281"},"modified":"2021-10-17T10:47:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-17T09:47:13","slug":"yoga-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Diet: A Guide to Eating Like A Yogi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is important to understand that when referring to a &#8216;diet&#8217; in yoga terminology, we do not mean today&#8217;s society&#8217;s version of what it describes as a diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are referring to eating mindfully and listening to your beautiful body needs and fuelling them with the foods that complement your Ayurvedic needs and body types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following an Ayurvedic traditional lifestyle will lead to a long-term and more sustainable solution to leading a healthier lifestyle overall that will follow with many benefits such as: <strong>Promoting weight loss encouraging mindfulness, and overall improves physical and mental health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_29 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#What_is_the_yogaAyurvedic_diet\" title=\"What is the yoga\/Ayurvedic diet?\">What is the yoga\/Ayurvedic diet?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Conscious_Eating\" title=\"Conscious Eating\">Conscious Eating<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Yogic_Foods\" title=\"Yogic Foods\">Yogic Foods<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Becoming_Plant-Based\" title=\"Becoming Plant-Based\">Becoming Plant-Based<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Listening_to_your_body\" title=\"Listening to your body\">Listening to your body<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Where_to_Start\" title=\"Where to Start?\">Where to Start?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Sweet_Potato_and_black_bean_burger\" title=\"Sweet Potato and black bean burger\">Sweet Potato and black bean burger<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/yoga-diet\/#Quick_Tofu_Cauliflower_Korma\" title=\"Quick Tofu Cauliflower Korma\">Quick Tofu Cauliflower Korma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_yogaAyurvedic_diet\"><\/span>What is the yoga\/Ayurvedic diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda is a form of holistic medicine, it is a centuries-old traditional Hindu system of nutrition and medicine that was developed alongside yoga as the best means to prevent illness and imbalance. Its sole purpose is to balance and reconnect your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding Ayurveda, five elements make up our vast universe Vayu (air), Jala (water), Akash (space), Teja (fire), and Prithvi (earth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These elements are said to form three different doshas, which are defined as types of energy that circulate within your body. Each dosha is responsible for specific physiological functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conscious_Eating\"><\/span>Conscious Eating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very common to eat while being distracted by our phones and watching our favorite show that we quickly forget to be mindful throughout our meal and of what we are putting into our body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this occurs you will notice that you have eaten too quickly which leads to indigestion, stomach pains, bloating, and binge eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, by eating consciously, you become aware of how your meal choices will affect you and will therefore take into consideration what to fuel your body for your needs and prevent this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yogic_Foods\"><\/span>Yogic Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This refers to consuming a specific type of food based on the yoga principle of Sattva (purity)<\/strong>. It consists of foods with sattvic qualities that raise your energy and create balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"diet food\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diet-food.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Sattva foods include eating foods that are rich in fresh, nutrient-dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, sprouted whole grains, fresh fruit juices,\u00a0<strong>legumes, nuts, seeds, honey<\/strong>, and herbal teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to predominately consume Sattvic foods and avoid Rajasic and tamasic foods. This is due to their low vibration life forces and toxins that they hold such as sugary foods and processed goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-term effect of promoting a Sattva-focused diet will lead to optimum health and a sense of being in control of your fit body this is because these foods are digestible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By eating mindfully and chewing slowly and enjoying each bite is considered to be sattvic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Becoming_Plant-Based\"><\/span>Becoming Plant-Based<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the more common yoga diet and being vegetarian is very commonly associated with yogis. The connection between avoiding meat-based produce and a yoga diet is due to the &#8216;non-violence&#8217; mindset and understanding the impact of eating meat on animals and our beautiful earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is quite easy to become vegetarian these days as there are so many substitutes so reducing meat intake isn&#8217;t that radical of an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listening_to_your_body\"><\/span>Listening to your body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although diet culture has made it seem that snacking and only eating low-calorie foods is beneficial for your body, but try avoiding fasting between meals and let yourself a snack, Snacking is super beneficial in preventing binges and keeping yourself satisfied, and keeping your energy up\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By packing healthy snacks to bring with you to work will prevent cravings that might interrupt your diet. Be intuitive and listen to what your body wants. Your beautiful body knows what want, be intuitive and listen to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Start\"><\/span>Where to Start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that when considering to follow a yoga diet to be realistic, it&#8217;s understandable that we get too busy or simply just forget to follow certainly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps however by starting small and taking baby steps can have a more suitable and long term impact such as meal prep for busy days, eating at home, cutting out meat on certain days, and using the vast access to recipes on social media to help you cook your next to meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating at home is also a great option when starting your Yoga diet as you have full control over the ingredients you put into your food. Meal planning and writing out a shopping list for your next grocery trip is also super beneficial in saving time and being organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few simple and delicious healing Ayurvedic recopies to try.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_Potato_and_black_bean_burger\"><\/span>Sweet Potato and black bean burger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2037\" src=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato and black bean burger\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AMAZING-10-ingredient-Sweet-Potato-Black-Bean-Burger-Hearty-tender-flavorful-and-SO-delicious-vegan-glutenfree-1026x1536.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Minimalist Baker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 cups mashed sweet potato<\/li><li>Olive oil<\/li><li>1 \u2013 1 1\/2 cups brown rice<\/li><li>1 cup\u00a0 black beans<\/li><li>1\/2 cup finely diced green onion<\/li><li>1\/2 cup walnut<\/li><li>2 1\/2 tsp ground cumin<\/li><li>1 tsp smoked paprika\u00a0\u00a0 1\/4 tsp each salt and pepper (to taste)<\/li><li>sweetcorn.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/sweet-potato-black-bean-burger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get The Full Recipe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Tofu_Cauliflower_Korma\"><\/span>Quick Tofu Cauliflower Korma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tofu-1-682x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tofu-1-682x1024-1.jpg 682w, https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tofu-1-682x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption>Image: YummyBeet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil or unsalted butter\u00a0<\/li><li>1 tbsp mild curry powder\u00a0<\/li><li>2 tsp garam masala<\/li><li>1 1\/2 tsp salt\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1 cup roughly chopped carrots<\/li><li>1 onion, peeled and roughly cut<\/li><li>3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped<\/li><li>1 (28 oz) can whole plum tomatoes\u00a0<\/li><li>1\/2 cup canned coconut milk (add the entire can for a looser, soupier korma base, if desired)\u00a0<\/li><li>1 (350g\/12 oz) pkg extra firm tofu, (pressed if you have time) cut into 1\/2-inch cubes<\/li><li>1 small cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets<\/li><li>1 tbsp lemon juice<\/li><li>2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or cilantro, to serve (optional)<\/li><li>Cooked brown rice or basmati rice, hot, to serve (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/yummybeet.com\/2014\/10\/03\/tofu-cauliflower-korma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get The Full Recipe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#178831;color:#178831\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continue reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allbodyyoga.com\/best-yoga-poses-for-root-chakra\/\">The Best Yoga Poses For Root Chakra 2021<\/a><\/li><li><a 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