Sattvic Diet
A Sattvic diet supports tennis performance by providing clean, light, and easily digestible nutrition that sustains energy without heaviness. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dairy help improve endurance, focus, and recovery.
By reducing inflammation and supporting mental calm, a Sattvic diet keeps the body agile and the mind clear for consistent on-court performance.
Sattvic Food Benefits
It is a mix of pure, fresh and minimal processed foods which helps athletes with energy management and mental clarity. It is based on the principle that what we consume directly affects our body energy and also shapes the purity of our
thoughts.
Indian Ayurveda outlines 3 kinds of foods Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic which have energy sources or fundamental energetic forces called gunas. Due to which they affect the body and mind in different ways.
Sattvic foods include the following because they are light to digest and high on energy
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Whole grains like rice, wheat, millets
- Nuts and seeds
- Legumes and lentils
- Herbal teas and warm water
- Fresh dairy like cow milk, ghee, and paneer (in moderation)
- Spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin
Mental clarity is a result of stable blood pressure, Neuro nutrients, hydration, & detox , toxin reduction.
- Complex carbs that release carbs slowly
- Reduces Inflammation
- Balances hormones
- Better Digestion