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In Ayurvedic classics, Ahara (food) is mentioned as one among the three Upasthambas (Sub-pillars of body) which supports the three main Sthambas (Pillars) of the body. Ahara is considered to be vital for a human body as it provides the basic nutrients, which are very essential to carry out the basic activities of digestion and metabolism. The wellbeing of individual chiefly depends upon the kind of food he consume. The maximum benefits of Ahara can be achieved only by following the healthy dietary guidelines mentioned in classics of Ayurveda. Whereas wrong dietary patterns can be hazardous to health. The diet, which disturbs the balance among the body elements, is called as Viruddha Ahara. Many times a physically balanced diet can also disturb the homeostasis. Food taken in proper method nourishes the person physically and mentally both and it is the food through which person attains positive health and growth of body. Food taken in improper (Unbalanced) methods can cause various types of diseases. Therefore Ayurveda have given keen attention on concept of wholesome ahara and unwholesome ahara. Correspondingly intake of incompatibility food is much increases in present era.