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This is the second part of the chapter and here Sarkar discussed the types of foods. He told, in all object of the universe, one of three attributes – sattva, rajah and tamah – will always be predominant. Similarly the food we eat may be divided into these three categories.<ref name="EE" /> | This is the second part of the chapter and here Sarkar discussed the types of foods. He told, in all object of the universe, one of three attributes – sattva, rajah and tamah – will always be predominant. Similarly the food we eat may be divided into these three categories.<ref name="EE" /> | ||
==== ''Sattvika Ahara'' ==== | ==== ''Sattvika Ahara'' ==== | ||
[[File:Basic saffron rice.JPG|thumb|Cooked rice — a ''sattvika'' food, described by Sarkar.]] | |||
Sarkar described ''Sattvika Ahara'' as "all foods that are beneficial to both body and mind" and provided a list of ''Sattvika Ahara''—<ref name="EE" /> | Sarkar described ''Sattvika Ahara'' as "all foods that are beneficial to both body and mind" and provided a list of ''Sattvika Ahara''—<ref name="EE" /> | ||
# All the staple food-grains such as rice, wheat, barley, etc. | # All the staple food-grains such as rice, wheat, barley, etc. | ||