Religion dictates what to believe, where to worship, how to worship and why to believe. However, religion is not just a belief system, it is much more all-encompassing than that. Religion might be more thought of 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 drink and eat. We are thought to revolve our world around our religion. However, most religions benefit from their own actions and laws. In Hinduism the diet is very regulated. There are many things that Hindu followers can and cannot eat, and also assigned times when they can 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, so a person is mentally more focused and stable. In fact, there is such a strong emphasis on proper food consumption in Hinduism that there is a dietary code. Sattva, Tamas and Rajas are the three food groups/diets of the dietary code. Each of these food groups/diets is believed to produce certain emotions. Sattvic is the best of foods. Foods such as greens, whole grains, fruits, greens, nuts, honey, vegetable oil extracts, etc. In general, very natural whole foods are believed to create a feeling of relaxation and nobility. These sattvic foods are believed to nourish the body well, create concentration and maximize energy. This focus and energy, in turn, could help a person seek wisdom and increase spirituality. The next food group is tamasic foods. This type of food is believed to create lethargy and overall negative emotions. Tasamic foods are generally food leftovers. If sattvic foods are leftover or not fresh they are the... medium of paper... an enrichment of the mind and is essential for increasing spirituality. Although Hinduism has specific dietary measures, there are still similarities with other religions, for example in Islam there is a ban on the consumption of pork and wine. There is also fasting in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and fasting is observed for much of the same reasons in all the religions mentioned and that is to strengthen faith. With all the dietary guidelines and rituals in Hinduism comes the wisdom that these practices will better help focus the mind which is essential to improving one's 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 due to the fact that in religion it is believed that everything you do, let's say, eat affects your level of spirituality.