In Ayurveda, nutrition is known as , which is considered one of the three foundational pillars of life (alongside sleep and energy management). The Ayurvedic science of food emphasizes that "food is medicine" when consumed correctly, focusing on how different qualities of food interact with an individual's unique constitution to maintain balance or cause disease . Core Concepts of Ayurvedic Nutrition Exploring Ayurvedic Knowledge on Food and Health ... - PMC