Kṛṣṇa describes the diet of those in the mode of Passion (Rajas). They love food that is excessively bitter, sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry, and burning. They want a ‘kick’ in every bite. Kṛṣṇa warns that this kind of food results in three things: misery, grief, and disease. It is a diet that stimulates the senses but destroys the body’s balance. This is a perfect description of modern fast food and highly processed, spicy snacks. Rajasic food agitates the mind and creates restlessness. If you eat food that ‘burns’, you will likely have a personality that ‘burns’ with anger and ambition. The immediate pleasure of the tongue leads to the long-term ‘Śoka’ (grief) of ill health and a turbulent mind. It is a short-sighted way of eating. It teaches us that our cravings are often our enemies. If we find ourselves addicted to extreme flavors, we are feeding our own restlessness. By recognizing that these foods are ‘disease-giving’, we can learn to moderate our diet. Real enjoyment should not come from the intensity of the spice, but from the purity and health of the meal.