Sattvic
Literal Meaning
Of the quality of sattva (purity, clarity)
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'sattva', one of the three gunas; a sattvic diet or lifestyle favors simple, fresh, non-stimulating food and conduct.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Fasting and festival diets across Hindu practice are commonly built around sattvic foods, understood to calm and clarify the mind for spiritual practice.