AHARSANHITA - (FOOD ACCORDING TO THE SEASONS)
Manas Solution of Organic Food as per season (Aharsanhita)

The solution is hidden in our traditional way of growing crops and cooking food. If we follow our traditional way of eating food according to seasons (Aaharsanhita), we will be able to avoid the damage done to the body. As per tradition, if we eat food which is specific for particular season, then our body restores energy and prevents the occurrence of seasonal diseases. As every season has a different natural effect on the Tridosha (the three biological energies), it is essential to follow special routines that are unique and suitable to the respective seasons. Ayurveda expounds the seasonal regimens under Ritucharya. Ritu means season and charya means routine. Even Scientists have proved that unseasonal fruits & vegetables do not contain good amount of vitamins & nutrients which are present in normal seasonal fruits & vegetables.

So, Manas Organic Food has planned it’s complete menu as per Aharsanhita. It has given importance to Season, Tradition, and Nutritious value of food.
We need to understand our body constitution as per Ayurveda and eat accordingly, to enjoy the benefits like:
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 Better health, youthfulness and better memory. »
Improved sleep and concentration
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 More energy, endurance and strength » Better digestion and Body metabolism
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 A gradual decrease in existing health problems » Healthier skin, complexion and slowed down aging
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 Prevention of diseases » Healthier children
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 Greater ability to handle stress and anxiety worry » Stronger immune system
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 Saves your money in the long run » Weight loss or gain and better sense control
TRADITIONAL FORMS OF PROCESSING FOOD
GRINDING OF CEREALS SPICES BY POUNDING BUTTERMILK / GHEE - Manthan – Clockwise/Anti-clockwise
  • Grinding of low speed 165 to 200 RPM does not generate heat so nutrients are not destroyed.
  • Flour is mixed with fiber and all the vitamins and minerals in maximum quantity.
  • Glycemic index is reduced. It retains and anti-oxidants in flour of wheat /jawar and bajra (vitamin E & A)

Health advantages:

  • Controls hypertension, diabetes.
  • Small quantity of food intake will give sufficient amount of nutrient as per norms.
  • Essential Aroma oils are present below the skin of the Turmeric, Chilies and other spices.
  • High speed grinding destroys this by breaking fatty acid chain links.
  • Larges quantity of spices has to be used for flavor.
  • Spices requires for increasing appetite.
  • Stimulating secretion of digestive enzymes Retains Vitamin C required for cellular growth Retains Vitamin E as anti oxidants
  • Digestive enzymes and bacteria remain intact in buttermilk by this process.
  • These bacteria’s are essential for synthesis of Vitamin B12 in intestine.
  • High contain of Vitamin E remains intact which regulates cholesterol levels.
  • Ghee prepared by this Butter does not increase cholesterol.

 
Role of Modern Women:
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Women play a pivotal role in securing and preparing food for the family.
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 They have the primary responsibility of caring of children and for the nutrition information in the household.
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The different rights, responsibilities and decision-making abilities of women and men need to be understood in efforts to improve food security and nutrition.
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 Women need better access to technical information and assistance on improving the quality and safety of food products.
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 Women must aware about the importance of :
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 food as per season
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 harmful effects of food products produced by chemical farming
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 What to eat, when to eat, how to eat, how much to eat
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 How to prevent her family from diseases, which result from food
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 Traditional way of cooking food to maintain the nutritious value of food
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 Food as per body constitution
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 Food as per nutritious value
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