The main modalities of Naturopathy are comprised of: DIET THERAPY

Diet occupies a major place in treating diseases. "When Diet is WRONG, Medicine is of No Use. When Diet is RIGHT, Medicine is of No need" It is the main modality under Naturopathy which stresses that the food must be taken in natural or maximum natural form only. Fresh seasonal fruits, fresh green leafy vegetables and sprouts are excellent form of natural foods.

These diets are further broadly classified into following three types:

• Eliminative Diet: Liquids- Lemon water, Citric juices, Tender Coconut water, Vegetable soups, Butter milk, Wheat grass juice etc.
• Soothing Diet: Fruits, Salads, Boiled or Steamed Vegetables, Sprouts, and Vegetables etc.
• Constructive Diet: Wholesome flour, Unpolished rice, little pulses, Sprouts, Curd etc.

These diets are alkaline in nature and purify the body, improve health and render it immune to disease. Naturopathy believes that for preserving health the diet should consist of at least 20% acidic (cooked) and 80% alkaline (uncooked) food. Considering the importance of food in Naturopathy it is regarded as Basic Medicine.