Religion tells us what to believe in, where to worship, how to worship and why to believe. However, religion is not just a belief system, it encompasses much more than that. Religion could be seen more as a way of life. Religion generally shapes and details every aspect of a person's life, from how to treat people, to how to dress, and even what one should eat and drink. We think our world revolves around our religion. However, most religions have benefits for their actions and laws. In Hinduism, diet is highly regulated. There are several things that Hindu followers can and cannot eat, and even specific times when they are allowed to eat. In Hinduism, a well-balanced diet is essential for strong faith and spiritual development. When a person's body is properly nourished, the body is healthier and therefore the person is mentally more focused and stable. In fact, Hinduism places so much emphasis on proper food consumption that there is a food code. Sattva, Tamas and Rajas are the three food groups/diets of the dietary code. Each of these food groups/diets is thought to produce certain emotions. Sattvic is the best food. Foods such as green vegetables, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, vegetable oil extracts, etc. In general, it is believed that very natural whole foods create a feeling of relaxation and nobility. These sattvic foods are believed to nourish the body well, create focus and maximize energy. This focus and energy, in turn, could help a person seek wisdom and increase their spirituality. The next food group is tamasic foods. This type of food is thought to create lethargy and overall negative emotions. Tasamic foods are usually leftover foods. If sattvic foods are leftovers or not fresh, they are middle of paper... enriching the mind and are essential for increasing spirituality. Even though Hinduism has specific dietary measures, there are still similarities with other religions, for example in Islam the consumption of pork and wine is prohibited. Also in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, fasting is practiced and fasting is observed for the same reasons in all the religions mentioned: it is to strengthen the faith. With all the dietary guidelines and rituals of Hinduism, comes the wisdom that these practices will help focus the mind better, which is essential for improving faith. This structured diet of Hindus is just one example of how religion influences and guides all aspects of a believer's life, not just their worship. This is because in religion there is a belief that whatever you do, for example, eat, affects your level of spirituality..