Ayurvedic Doshas concept

As per Ayurveda the universe is made up of 5 elements. That is, space, fire, water, air and earth. Similarly, these 5 elements combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called Doshas.

Eating as per Doshas

Also, if you eat as per your Dosha constituent, it is easier to find balance in life. And it is a remedy for everything from poor digestion to anxiety. Though Ayurveda dates back 5000 years ago, it is even effective today!

Vata Balancing Diet

1) Favourable tastes are Sweet, Sour and Salty. Avoid spicy, bitter and astringent tastes.

2) Eat warm freshly prepared food. Avoid raw, cold food.

3) Always prefer cooked or steamed food. Avoid dry foods like dry meat, dry fish.

4) Drink hot beverages like herbal tea, green tea, ginger tea or warm water. Avoid cold – aerated drinks.

5) Use spices in moderation. (Like cumin, asafetida. cardamom, etc)

Pitta Balancing Diet

1) Favourable tastes are Sweet, Bitter and astringent tastes. Avoid spicy, sour and salty foods.

2) Eat cooling and refreshing foods. Avoid foods that are too hot, fermented or acidic.

3) Keep the diet, predominantly vegetarian. And avoid oily, greasy and deep fried foods.

4) Drink cold beverages like milk, butter milk, fruit juices, etc. Avoid drinking alcohol, coffee, black tea, etc.

5) Limit the spices in your diet. (Like cinnamon, fennel, saffron, turmeric)

Kapha Balancing Diet

1) Favourable tastes are Spicy, Bitter and Astringent tastes. Avoid sweet, sour and salty foods.

2) Eat warm freshly prepared foods. Limit the intake of raw, unripe and cold food.

3) Keep the diet, predominantly vegetarian and cooked foods. While avoiding oily, greasy and deep fried foods.

4) Drink hot beverages like herbal tea, green tea, ginger tea or warm water. Avoid cold beverages like milkshakes, yogurt, ice creams.

5) Food can consist of moderate to high spices. (Ginger, garlic, pepper, fenugreek)

A proper diet is vital for health and happiness. Eating as per your doshas enlivens the body’s inner intelligence to create harmony. Different foods cause specific doshas either to increase or decrease. Thus, an imbalance in doshas results in skin issues, poor digestion, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, etc.

Therfore, cook and eat your food as per your Dosha for vitality and wellbeing. 🙂

You can check your Dosha:

https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/prakriti-quiz/

Iti Jain