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The oldest science of life, Ayurveda, has been practised for thousands of years in India and is founded on its own distinctive core concepts, such as disease prevention, health maintenance, and health promotion. Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacarya (good conducts) make up Trayopasthamba. Each Upasthamba has a specific role to play in disease prevention. Aahara has been regarded as the first, demonstrating its paramount importance. The cornerstone of Ayurveda, known as Ahara, is a balanced diet. Acharya Charaka made it very apparent that a daily diet should be of the kind that not only contributes to maintaining current health but also acts as a preventative measure against future illness. As stated in the classics of Ayurveda, this is a crucial component of preventive medicine. The main causes of diseases are an improper diet, poor eating habits, a lack of exercise, and a lack of awareness. Triguna is a symbol for the fundamental mental energies. The Triguna Theory holds that while it is difficult to alter one's physical makeup, one's mental attitude can be shaped by the foods they consume. Based on how food affected the Triguna of the mind, ancient yogic science divided food into three main categories termed the Satvik Ahara, Rajasic Ahara, and Tamasic Ahara. This essay will explore the impact of Trigunas on mental health and examine some of the classics. An attempt has been made to describe them in terms of scientific terminology and their link with Ahara.