Verse 17.8
आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः । रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः ॥ १७....
आयु, बुद्भि, बल, आरोग्य, सुख और प्रीति को बढ़ाने वाले रस युक्त्त, चिकने और स्थिर रहने वाले तथा स्वभाव से ही मन को प्रिय —- ऐसे आहार अर्थात् भोजन करने के पदार्थ सात्विक पुरुष को प्रिय होते हैं|
For the man who is pure in heart and mind, the only foods that are dear to Him are pure foods that promote good health, mental power and physical strength, vitality, joy and cheerfulness in life. These are foods which have good taste, that are soothing and nourishing for the body, and which makes a man’s heart content.