Kshemakutuhala by Kshemasharma (critical study)
by Hiteshbhai Vrajalal Bhuptani | 1988 | 40,848 words
This is an English study of the Kshemakutuhala by Kshemasharma—an ancient Indian text rooted in the sciences of Dietology, Nutrition, Cookery, and Hygiene, as interpreted through Ayurvedic principles. Despite its historical significance, the Kshemakutuhalam has been largely overlooked, with prior editions lacking critical rigor. This present thesis...
Normal diet
For sustainence of the body and presenvation of health intake of food is essential. This should be normal diet. "If the amount and variety of food required by the body for energy, growth and the functioning and repair of all types of body tissues these needs are met, one has a diet considered Normal 15, According to the Ayurveda, the eight factors are to be
considered to determine the normal diet conductive to an individual. Eventhough the normal diet can be recommended in general. The Kshemakutuhala states following foods which are included in the diet suitable to everyone (II 4,5) : (i) Cereals such as Sali rice etc. (ii) Meats (iii) Milk and milk products (iv) Fruits and Vegetables Modern dietitians also recommend following groups for selecting the balanced diet? 7 .) Milk and Milk products (ii) Meat, poultry, fish and eggs (iii) Whole grain bread or cereals (iv) Fruits and Vegetables. The vegetarian diet in India is considered well balanced. 4 It is stated that the diet of the average Indian consists of rice, wheat, pulses and vegetables. This is fairly well balanced diet for adults and contains all necessary vitamins.