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Six kinds of food

Bhkshya, bhojya, etc. are the different types of food (chewed, licked, sucked,...) mentioned in many scriptures and said the Brahmans should be fed with six kinds of food. The definition of bhakshya in Wisdomlib refers to Vālmīki-Rāmāyaṇa…
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Do Hindus consume milk products?

I thought people from India, partly due to Hinduism being widespread, would be vegetarian or even vegan. But I've recently been to an Indian restaurant and even though cow meat was not on the menu as expected, there were several items derived from…
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Is Paan considered Sattvic?

Is the consumption of Paan leaf allowed under the rules of a Sattvic diet, or is it prohibited? Does it matter how it is prepared, or what other ingredients are used?
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What one should do while eating a food?

There is great ask about what should we eat? But I was always strugling how should one eat his food, sitting and thinking while eating a food. I see on my self that I don't respect food as much as I need to (want to). I sustain this body just…
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Garlic and Onion in Hindu Text

So I know usually speaking Garlic and Onion are considered impure. However, from these news articles: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/us?back=1 and…
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How non vegetarians are wrong?

I am a pure vegetarian and against non-veg and often I try to justify for this to my friends using scientific or logical proof. I have seen in Bhagavat Gita and Manusmriti that vegetarian diet is preferred. But is there any justification given? One…
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What is or is not considered leftover food?

Would food cooked with the intention of reheating and eating some of it now, some another day, with the second part stored promptly and properly (packaged,canned,refrigerated or frozen) after preparation (never served on a table prior to storing,…
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Types of Foods mentioned in our religious texts

From Where can I read about Types of foods ( satvik, Rajvik and Tamsik) mentioned in our religious texts?
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Is it okay to eat food containing yeast?

Please accept my apologies if this is a basic question (I'm pretty new and want to do the right thing), but is it okay to eat food containing yeast?
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What do scriptures say about eating unknown vegetables?

I understood from Manusmriti 5.5 that following veggies are to be avoided Garlic, leeks and onions, mushrooms and all that proceeds from impure things, are unfit to re eaten by twice-born men.—(5). But what about vegetables that were introduced to…
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Is beef a tamo bhakshanam?

I am a practicing Hindu from Kerala, India. I and my parents are vegetarians. Hindus from my part of the country, however, (Kerala) do eat beef, excluding certain upper castes, pujaris (from all castes) and some Hindus who are vegetarian by…
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What is Hinduism's view on veganism?

Veganism is refraining from consuming dairy products. There are spiritual benefits of vegetarianism, meaning it gives lots of punya. But does following veganism give punya?
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What food habits are recommended in hinduism for good health?

It is mentioned in hinduism that some caste people are prohibited from eating the non-vegetarian food, so how these people will get necessary nutrients to live the normal life? Anywhere does food habits mentioned for one to follow in our religion to…
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