This document discusses yoga, diet, and vegetarianism. It defines key terms like metabolic rate and calories. It outlines the main types of vegetarians like vegans, lacto-vegetarians, and pescatarians. It describes the yogic diet as satvic or healer food like fruits and nuts that promote mental and physical balance. A balanced diet according to yoga includes getting carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vegetables, fruits, and fiber. The document promotes adopting a vegetarian or yogic diet for health benefits and living compassionately.