CONCEPT OF AHARA W.S.R. TO MATRA, DESHA, KALA AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH
Abstract
Ahara is considered as one of the vital entity of life along with Nidra and Brahmcharya, these three pillars of life plays pivotal role for the restoration and maintaining good health status physically as well as mentally. Ahara means diets or nutritional intake helps to establish intellectual and emotional balance. The health benefits of Ahara can be achieved when one it is consume in proper manner. In this regards time, amount and mode of intake of meal, etc. play important role. Ayurveda with respect to Ahara elaborated concepts of Matra, Desh and Kala, which indicates amount, place and time of meal. The food consumed inappropriately can hamper nutritional value of food and may leads health problems. The literature study suggested that consideration of Matra, Desha and Kala with respect to Ahara imparts many health benefits and provides all good properties of food.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Matra, Desha, Kala, Ahara
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