AY 1800 - Ayurvedic Nutrition

In this module, students will learn general concepts of AHARA DRAVYAs in structuring a diet. Students will learn about qualities and actions of various grains, legumes, spices, vegetables and greens. Students will also gain knowledge of PATHYA and its importance, concepts and applicability of SHAD RASAS, psycho-somatic effects of SHAD RASAS, overuse and/or abnormal uses of RASAS and diet for balancing VATA, PITTA and KAPHA DOSHAS. Students will learn hands-on, practical approaches for making various meal preparations for health promotion. Additionally, this course will also discuss the concept of SATVIK AHAARA, PATHYA used in PANCHAKARMA and various health conditions.

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: AY 1000
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Letter