In Digambar Jain practice, the core principle is ahimsa (non-violence). When it comes to eating, the emphasis is on simple, pure vegetarian food that is earned or received with reverence as alms (bhiksha) and not wasted. Here are the practical points commonly observed in the Digambar context:

• Diet type: Strict vegetarian. No meat, fish, eggs, or harm to animals.
• Root vegetables: Many Digambar households and monks avoid root vegetables (like potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, beets) because pulling them from the ground can harm many life forms. Some Digambar communities are more permissive, but the traditional emphasis is on avoiding roots.
• Alms-based eating: Monks and nuns live on alms; what they eat is what is kindly offered to them. Lay followers who observe Digambar-inspired discipline often try to eat modestly and avoid waste, echoing the monk’s dependence on bhiksha.
• Sanitation and timing: Avoid eating after dusk; keep food prepared with care and respect for living beings.
• Additional guidance for lay followers: Keep meals simple, plain, and free from harm to living beings. Avoid eggs, and avoid adding foods that cause strong cravings or harm to other creatures. Honey is generally avoided in Jain practice as it involves animal life.

Note on texts and differences: In Digambar and Śvetambar traditions, there are differences in emphasis and exact formulations of standards (including dietary details) within the broader framework of non-violence and ascetic conduct. If you want the precise wording from scriptures or a side-by-side of Digambar vs. Śvetambar interpretations, I can provide that from authentic Jain sources.

If you’d like, I can also point you to a specific Jain Knowledge page that discusses the relevant vows and dietary guidance in more detail.