Energy Distribution Tamasic Food List
Foods have subtle, and not so subtle, effects on our mind and spirit. Food choice can also be seen as a cause and also as a symptom, a result of, a state of mind. When we are used to a certain type of food, we tend to continue to choose it automatically, despite the fact that it may not be providing our body with nutrients and our mind with balance. We tend to choose the foods that reinforce and reflect our physical, mental and spiritual state of awareness. Historians have found that Grain eating cultures tend to be more developed in areas of arts, science and spiritual development. Meat eating cultures tend to develop more aggressive tendencies of anger and passion. Ayurvedic physicians and Yogis have been aware of this for thousands of years. The divided foods into three types: Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Satvic Diet is made of foods that keep the body-mind complex clear, balanced, harmonious, peaceful and strong. Basically vegetarian, around 80% raw and 20% cooked foods, abun...