In the yogik conception of the world, therere three gu as ore qualities, and those are thamas, rajas and sephas. So some foods will lead to inertness, slowness or dulness. Some foods will be active, like engage passion, or will make you more dynamic. And some foods will make your mind like calm and balanced, and help you attain equilibrium. But it's not just foods, because you can look at discussions on the innert right sother're going to be some communities which 'are going to push their ah.