Course Content

Ayurveda incorporates Samyaka Aahara (balanced and compatible food intake) as a part of health management. Ayurvedic Aahara Kalpana (Nutritional Theories) is the core topic of this course. The modules are designed to enable students to understand the role of Aahara in wellness in day-to-day life. Students will learn about Poshana (Nutrition and growth) and Sharir-Kriya(metabolism) from Ayurvedic perspective. The course will offer an overview of understanding of Sthula Pachana (basic digestion) and Sukshma Pachana/Dhatu Poshana (tissue nourishment).

It will offer understanding of multiple external components related to Nutrition apart from the food itself. It will give students vision about importance of understanding the correct approach to personalized nutrition. The course will also highlight importance of involvement of the systems like Indriya (sense organs) and Manas(psychological) health. The course will enable students to identify the gaps in modern dietetics. This course will provide diverse assessments of food and cuisine in relation with geography and culture.

Many unique theories like Virudhhahara (Incompatible food combinations), Aahara Vidhi Vidhana (8 factors pertaining to food intake), Samskara (Food processing) etc. will be introduced with intension of their practical uses in modern time. The course will include needful discussion on myths and facts of ‘diet and diet trends. Pathya Aahara (restorative diet) and few other specialized diet theories will be taught as an interesting practical assignment. The holistic approach towards eating will be the takeaway learnings from this course.