AP Ayurvedic Nutrition & Diet 2

Question 1

Which taste (rasa) is considered most beneficial for Vata dosha in excess?

Accepted Answer

Sweet, sour, and salty

Answer

Sweet, sour, and salty tastes pacify Vata by providing grounding, moisture, and warmth that counteract Vata's dry, light, and cold qualities.

Question 2

In Ayurveda, which food combination is considered most incompatible (viruddha ahara)?

Accepted Answer

Milk and fish

Answer

Milk and fish is a classic viruddha ahara (incompatible food) combination in Ayurveda, as both are considered heavy and their opposing qualities create digestive toxins (ama).

Question 3

According to Ayurveda, what is the ideal amount of the stomach to fill with food at a meal?

Accepted Answer

One-third solid, one-third liquid, one-third empty

Answer

The classical Ayurvedic recommendation is to fill one-third of the stomach with food, one-third with liquid, and leave one-third empty for proper digestion.

Question 4

Which property describes food that is guru (heavy) in Ayurvedic dietetics?

Accepted Answer

Takes longer to digest and increases Kapha

Answer

Guru (heavy) foods require more digestive power, take longer to digest, and tend to increase Kapha dosha while nourishing and building body tissues.

Question 5

A patient with high Pitta presents with acid reflux and inflammation. Which dietary recommendation is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Favor cooling foods like cucumber, coconut, and coriander

Answer

Cooling, sweet, and bitter foods such as cucumber, coconut, and coriander pacify Pitta by countering its hot, sharp, and oily qualities.

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