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<big>'''Sutra Sthana Chapter 27. Classification and Regimen of food and beverages'''</big>
<big>'''Sutra Sthana Chapter 27. Classification and Regimen of food and beverages - Annapanavidhi Adhyaya '''</big>
<big>'''Abstract'''</big>
<div style="text-align:justify;">Since food is considered as the source of life as well as cause of diseases, this chapter is dedicated to a discussion on various dietary preparations, including post-prandial drinks, their properties and beneficial effects on the body. The edibles and beverages have been classified into twelve categories by type: cereals, pulses, meat, green vegetables, fruits, green herbs, alcoholic beverages, water, milk and milk products, sweet products including honey, prepared items, and ahara upayogi (useful foods). The description also includes use of diet in specific disease conditions indicating it therapeutic use. The chapter encompasses various principles of digestion of food and beverages according to its habitat, age, part used, processing method, its mixture. Agni (digestive capacity) of an individual is important for processing the food properly and achieving the desirable effects. </div>
'''Keywords''': ''Annapana'', dietetics, classification of dietary articles, ''anupana'', beverages. cereals, corns, vegetables, fruits, green herbs, sugar and sugar products, wines, meat, milk and milk products, water, cooked food
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=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===