Report: Plant-based Indian medicinal foods

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When you go shopping for snacks, juices, noodles, or chocolates, the first thing that usually catches your eye is the colorful packet, the bold brand name, or maybe a tempting picture of the food. But behind all that marketing lies the real truth – and that truth is written in the food label

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, gives importance to āhāra (food), vihāra (lifestyle), and vicāra (mental state) to maintain health. Among these, Ahara includes a wide range of foods, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Ayurveda is often glorified as ‘Satvik’ emphasizing vegetarianism. Meat-eating has been a part of Indian culture since time immemorial, and Ayurveda is no exception. Addressing the concept of meat eating in Ayurveda ensures that we give due regard to authentic texts and not view it with a lens of prejudice