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NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY
needs and provide a balanced nutritional diet.
and eat the right amounts of each food group - too much of any one item is not healthy. Jains also avoid root vegetables as an added austerity.
It is important to understand the food groups
The Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Vegetable Fats and Oils,
Sweets and Salt Eat sparingly
OTTEN
Soy Milk, Tofu, and Fortified Alternative
Group Eat Moderately
Legumes, Nuts, Beans, and
Soy Products TOFU
Eat Moderately
Sey You
TOFU
RAISINS
Vegetable Group Eat Generously
Fruit Group Eat Generously
OAT MEAL
Posta
Whole Grain Bread, Cereal, Pasta and Rice Group
Eat Liberally
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THE FIRST STEP OF JAINISM
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