In a previous blog post we gave you an opportunity to find out what your Dosha is. In this blog, you will find out what the best diet is for you based on your particular Dosha.
Ayurveda is a science of healing and balancing based on 2000 years old tradition. The science is based on the concept that the same basic elements than create everything in nature dynamically combine to control all processes within human anatomy as well as physiology. These dynamic bio-energies are three: Vata, Pitta and Kapha or collectively known as the Tri-doshas. Each human being is born with a unique combination of Doshas, and this natural balance is what is responsible for physical, mental and emotional difference among person to person. By identifying and maintaining individual balance, Ayurveda helps to create the state of ideal health.
VATA Balancing Diet:
1. Favourable tastes are Sweet , Sour & Salty
Low – spicy, bitter & astringent tastes
2. Warm freshly prepared food.
Low – Raw, Unripe, Cold food.
3. Cooked or Steamed food.
Low – dry food like dry meat or dry fish
4. Hot beverages like Herbal tea, green tea, ginger tea or simple warm water.
Low – Cold aerated drinks like cola’s, soda’s etc.
5. Spices in moderation (recommended spices are Cumin, ginger, cardamom, Asafetida)
PITTA Balancing Diet
1. Favorable tastes are Sweet , bitter & astringent tastes
Low – spicy, Sour & Salty
2. Cooling and refreshing food.
Low – too hot, fermented & acidic food.
3. Predominantly vegetarian food.
Low – oily, greasy & deep fried food
4. Cold beverages like milk, milk shakes, buttermilk, fruit juices
Low – Alcohol, coffee, Black tea etc
5. Spices very low (recommended spices are Cinnamon, fennel, Saffron, turmeric)
KAPHA Balancing Diet
1. Favourable tastes are Spicy, bitter & astringent tastes
Low – Sweet, Sour & Salty
2. Warm freshly prepared food.
Low – Raw, Unripe, Cold food.
3. Gently cooked & predominantly vegetarian food.
Low – oily, greasy & deep fried food
4. Hot beverages like Herbal tea, green tea, ginger tea or simple warm water.
Low – Cold beverages like milk, milk shakes, yoghurt & ice creams.
5. Spices moderate to high (recommended spices are Ginger, Garlic, Black pepper, Fenugreek)
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