The Six Tastes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Taste?

According to dictionary, the sensation of flavour perceived  in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.

According to Ayurvedic wisdom, the sense of taste is a natural guide map towards proper Nutrition.

The six tastes of food:  Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent, Astringent.

Categorisation of  all foods with these 6 tastes. These six tastes are unique and naturally guide us towards body’s nutritional needs.

Taste		Primary Actions		Common Sources
Sweet		Builds tissues, calms nerves		Fruit, grains, natural sugars, milk
Sour		Cleanses tissues, increases absorption of minerals		Sour fruits, yogurt, fermented foods
Salty		Improves taste to food, lubricates tissues, stimulates digestion		Natural salts, sea vegetables
Bitter		Detoxifies and lightens tissues		Dark leafy greens, herbs and spices
Pungent		Stimulates digestion and metabolism		Chili peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
Astringent		Absorbs water, tightens tissues, dries fats		Legumes, raw fruits and vegetables,

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