A CRITICAL REVIEW ON CHANGING FOOD HABITS AND IT'S IMPACT ON HEALTH: w.s.r. AYURVEDA DIETARY GUIDELINES

Amol Ramesh Koshti

Volume : X, Issue : III, March - 2020

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON CHANGING FOOD HABITS AND IT'S IMPACT ON HEALTH: w.s.r. AYURVEDA DIETARY GUIDELINES

Amol Ramesh Koshti

Abstract :

Background: Urbanization has a great impact on present lifestyle which in turn has affected dietary habits on a significant level. Unfortunately people have been adapted to the food habits which have several adverse effects on health. In the changing lifestyle people tends to prefer fast food, ready–to–eat packaged food items and restaurant eating. There is growing evidence that prevalence of lifestyle disorders have surged owing to the change in the dietary habits. In Ayurvda there is elaborative explanation regarding dietary guidelines which if followed can be helpful in prevention of the disorders related to the changed dietary habits. Materials and Methods: Ayurveda literature, research papers, scientific journals and authentic web sources related to this concept have been referred for conceptual study. Results: There are enough evidences available supporting the fact that following the Ayurveda dietary guidelines can be helpful in the prevention of disorders associated with the changing food habits of present era. Conclusion: Adopting the Ayurveda dietary guidelines can be useful in preserving and promoting positive health. Further research to find the mode of action on these Ayurveda dietary guidelines in the prevention of lifestyle disorders can be proposed