The Gita says Ayuh Satva Balarogya Sukha Pritivivardhana |
Rasyah Snigdhah Sthira Hryadya Aharah Sattwikapriya ||
-Gita XVII-8
Meaning: A person of Sattwika nature likes to eat foods that prolong life , purify one s inner being, give strength, health , happiness and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, fatty, wholesome and pleasing to the heart. The Gita further mentions about the foods liked by persons of Rajasika and Tamasika natures
- -Gita XVII-8