Here is a general guidelines for food
Good Food for Yoga Practice
- Fruits of all type, all colors taken fresh and
whole
- All Vegetables, except too much onion and garlic
- Whole grains of all types
- Beans in moderation except those who are not
heavy such as mung, aduki or tofu
- Nuts and seeds like almond, coconut, walnut, pecans
and sesame, yet not overly roasted or salted
- All kind of plant based oils like sesame, olive,
sunflower, butter and ghee (clarified butter)
- Dairy products from cows who are treated well
- Natural sugars like Jaggery, honey, maple syrup
etc.
- Sweet spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom,
fennel, cumin, coriander, turmeric, mint, basil, fenugreek
- Herbal teas, natural water, fruit juices
specially water with lemon or lime
Food to Reduce or Avoid
- Genetically engineered food items
- Any kind of meat, fish including eggs
- Artificial, processed, junk food, canned food, artificial
sweetener and condiments
- All kind of fried food, over cooked food, old,
stale or recooked food
- Poor quality of oils, animal fats and margarine
- Dairy products from factory farms
- Garlic, Onions and overly spicy food
- White sugar and white flour
- Alcohol, tobacco or other stimulants
- Tap water or artificial beverages
Source: Dr. David Frawley