Sadhana Yoga – Miramar

Food

Sadhana Yoga - Miramar  fooding services are following:-

85% of each serving should include...

1. Fresh vegetables
2. Whole grains, especially oats, whole wheat, and brown rice
3. Beans, lentils, peas, tofu and plant-based protein
4. Herbal teas (minimising caffeinated teas and coffee)
5. Any type of fruits, especially organic and/or locally produced fruits – including tomatoes, avocado, and lemons.
6. Preparing and cooking with care, giving gratitude before eating

Up to 10% of each meal seving can include...

• Organic and/or local dairy products: organic milk, butter, vegetarian cheese (no animal rennet), yoghurt (no gelatine), cream
• Raw nuts and seeds (not salted)
• Cold pressed oils such as sesame, sunflower, and olive oil
• Raw sugar, honey, molasses, agave syrup
• Sweet spices, like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, mint, basil, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, fennel

Up to 5% of meal serving may include rajasic foods...

• Garlic, onions, leeks, chives
• spicy foods or salty foods
• Lightly fried foods
• Eggplants (aubergines)
• Tinned foods without added sugar, such as canned beans, lentil, tomatoes and fruit in natural juice
• 85% chocolate or caffeinated drinks – coffee, tea, green tea
• Alcohol not exceeding 3 units a week
• Mushroom(tamasic)

Rajasic foods are those that a stimulating effect, leading to irritability and competitive tendencies.

Strictly Avoided....

• All meat and fish of all types, including eggs (NB soaked chia seeds make a great binding agent as a substitute to eggs)
• Non-vegetarian cheese or halal gelatine
• Animal fats or margarine
• Deep  fried foods
• Processed, refined and/or artificial foods with artificial colours and preservatives, including artificial sweeteners (no sugar-free chewing gum or breath freshers)
• White flour and white sugar
• Microwaved foods
• Soft drinks – cola or energy drinks
• Tobacco and synthetic drugs
• Fast food from fast food restaurants