Foundation Course - Certificate Course in Ayurvedic Nutrition and Dietetics

The Certificate Course in ‘Ayurvedic Nutrition and Dietetics ’is a course designed to bestow academic and Practical knowledge of concepts of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ayurveda. This course imparts the knowledge about Health care at primary level through kitchen spices and local
herbs along with hands on training for various Ayurvedic methods for cooking of different recipes
mentioned in Traditional Ayurveda texts.
We know, both, health and disease originate from diet. Diet is the first line of defense against the diseases and not the medicine. Infact diet is the best medicine because we become what we eat.

It is a course designed for those people who are interested in gaining knowledge about the Ayurvedic
concepts of diet and nutrition in their daily routine. You will get to know how to identify your Prakriti
(Body type), Agni (Digestive Fire) etc. “Kitchen is the first Medical Store” . In Indian kitchen, many spices are used for cooking but these spices are widely used in Ayurveda for managing many minor and common health problems. Similarly, many medicinal plants are available in our surrounding environment which can be used for management of common health problems. Knowledge of such this will help us to reduce hospital visits and consequently give health benefits. It will also aware the public about the myths and facts related to food habits and junk foods. There are so many health hazards of fast food and incorrect cooking methods. These concepts of diet will provide health benefits against the lifestyle disorders of the current era like Diabetes mellitus, High blood pressure, Obesity etc. This course is for those who are healthcare professionals, dietitians, nutrition experts, hotel chef, managing hospital kitchens, running healthy restaurants, housewives and for the health conscious people who are interested in living the Ayurveda way.

Who should take part in this course?

Dietitian & Nutrition experts
Medical Practitioners
Yoga Professionals
Health enthusiasts / Fitness enthusiasts
Homemakers / Housewives
People related with food industry
Ayurveda Students & Practitioners

Advantage with JAHAGIRDAR AYURVED since 1886

The candidate gets to learn from the qualified, experienced and best faculties. Every candidate undergoing
the course will be confident and trained in a best possible way. After successful completion of the course,
the candidate will be awarded the certificate from JAHAGIRDAR AYURVED.

Acharya Dr. Aditya J. Jahagirdar Ayurvedacharya Yogacharya

M.D. (Swasthavritta) Preventive & Social Medicine
Ayurveda Physician and Researcher.
Founder – Living 150 International Yoga School (Indian Yoga Association) (Educational Board of Vocational Training and Research) Fitness Expert

Course Scope

This course will help the candidates to learn about the dietary guidelines, diet, its nutritive value and effects on the body, purely in Ayurveda way. The candidate will become confident in assessing different types of food for its merits and demerits through Ayurvedic principles. It will also train the candidates to learn the proper methods of cooking. The proper cooking ensures that the one who consumes that food will get all the health benefits associated with the food. The candidate will learn different spices and herbs and their common uses for general health, nutritional deficiency, beauty related problems and other small injuries.

After completing the course, scope for the candidates are:

  •  Knowledge of Ayurvedic principles of diet and nutrition to maintain health.
  •  Practical application of Ayurveda to remove myths and establish facts about our everyday cuisine.
  •  To be aware about junk foods and their harmful effects.
  •  How to stay healthy is followed through dietary guidelines mentioned in Ayurveda.
  •  Role of spices in cooking for health benefits.
  •  Different recipes for good health.
  •  Self and Family care regimens to be followed which comes from kitchen and surroundings.
  •  Practically usable primary health care practices through Kitchen and surroundings.

Course Description

This course will cover introduction to Ayurvedic dietary guidelines described in ancient Ayurveda classics. It will deal in various dietary regimens for the health benefits. Participants will be made to learn the properties of various foods used in our daily routine as well as in different seasons. Particular attention will be given to discuss the harmful effects of junk food and their alternatives in Ayurveda for prevention of lifestyle disorders in the society. It will also give introduction to common Ayurveda herbs and Medicinal plants found in Indian Kitchen and home surroundings. It will deal in daily care regimens for the health benefits. Particular attention will be given to the unique Ayurveda principles and their application for primary healthcare of the individuals.

Course Topics

  •  Concept of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala.
  •  Basic concepts of Ahara (Diet) and Poshana (Nutrition) in Ayurveda.
  •  Ayurvedic Dietary guidelines and it’s benefits in present era.
  •  Concept of Prakriti (Body Type ), Agni (Digestive fire) and Ama (Intermediate metabolites) in Ayurveda.
  •  Ahara (Diet) according to Desha (Habitat), Kala (Season) and Prakriti (Body Constitution).
  •  Concept of Viruddha Ahara (Incompatible foods).
  •  Uses of Food as medicine (kitchen spices and common herbs).
  •  Interactive discussion about Junk food, Myths in society and facts in Ayurveda about Dietary substances.
  •  What to eat: Healthy alternatives in Ayurveda for Junk food.
  •  Ayurvedic Food and Dietary guidelines for lifestyle disorders like Obesity, Diabetes, High and
  • Low blood pressure, Hyperacidity, Common digestive problems etc.
  •  Assignments

Mode of classes

Online – Live interactive sessions on zoom platform. Recordings of the live sessions will be provided to candidates with validity of 15 days from the date of course conduction.

Date

Starts 29th Feb 2024

Duration

7 Days

Timing

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Indian standard time

Medium of Instructions

English (majorly) and Hindi

Indian Passport

Offer Fees

3500

Foreign Nationals

Offer Fees

5500

Indian Passport

Regular Fees

7000

Foreign Nationals

Regular Fees

9500

Pay the fees for the course to the following account

For account transfer
Account name -Jahagirdar Ayurved Academy
Account number -50200071896154
BANK -HDFC bank
IFSC code – HDFC0000180

Via UPI id: ayu1886@ibl