Effect of Food On The Mind

All foods have their own subtle (non-physical) vibrations or energy levels.
*Food feeds more than the stomach; it not only affects the working of the
body but its subtle energy influences the mind. *Consumption of food allows
the energy levels to have an effect on our system, for better or worse.

Experimenting with the effects of different foods, three categories were
defined corresponding to the particular energy that existed in them.

The first is *'Sattvik' *or sentient food – this type of food if filled with
vibrations of purity, self-awareness, love, peace and joy. This category of
food includes fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, grains, milk and dairy
products. It helps our emotions and mind to remain in a stable and peaceful
state. This in turn affects our thoughts, attitudes and behaviour.
The second group is *'Rajasik' *or mutative food - it contains a mutative
energy of restlessness, constant movement or change. When this force is
consumed, the mind and body become agitated and nervous, unable to calm down
and relax. These foods include caffeinated drinks such as coffee and many
teas, hot spices, fermented foods and some medicinal drugs.

The third group is *'Tamasik' *or static food - this type of food has a
static force of dullness, inertia, intoxication, and attraction towards
sensuality (body-consciousness), decay and death. Death occurs when the
other two energies (sentient and mutative) are spent and the static force is
the only dominant force. Static foods include meat, fish, eggs, alcohol,
mushrooms, onions and garlic.