Kapha specific Diet (according to Ayurveda)
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VEGETABLES |
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| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Asparagus | Sweet and juicy vegetables, such as: |
| Beets | Cucumber |
| Broccoli | Sweet potatoes |
| Brussels Sprouts | Tomatoes |
| Cabbage | Zucchini |
| Carrots | |
| Cauliflower | |
| Celery | |
| Eggplant | |
| Garlic | |
| Leafy green vegetables | |
| Lettuce | |
| Mushrooms | |
| Okra | |
| Onions | |
| Peas | |
| Peppers | |
| Potatoes | |
| Radishes | |
| Spinach | |
| Sprouts | |
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FRUITS |
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| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Apples | Avocados |
| Apricots | Banana |
| Cranberries | Coconut |
| Pears | Dates |
| Pomegranates | Fresh figs |
| Dried fruits in general (apricots, figs, prunes, raisins) |
Grapefruit |
| Grapes | |
| Mangoes | |
| Melons | |
| Oranges | |
| Papayas | |
| Peaches | |
| Pineapple | |
| Plums | |
| Sweet, sour or very juicy fruits in general. |
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GRAINS |
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| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Barely | Oats |
| Buckwheat | Rice |
| Corn | Wheat, except in small amounts |
| Millet | Hot cereals and steamed grains are too moist and heavy in general. |
| Rye | |
| DAIRY | |
| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Skim milk | All, except as noted. |
| Small amounts of whole milk and eggs (not fried or cooked with butter). |
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| MEAT | |
| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Chicken | Red meat |
| Shrimp | Seafood in general |
| Turkey | |
| BEANS |
| Favor |
| All legumes are acceptable, except kidney beans and tofu. |
| OILS | |
| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Almond | All, except as noted. |
| Corn | |
| Sunflower | |
| SWEETENERS | |
| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Raw, unheated honey | All, except as noted. |
| NUTS AND SEEDS |
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| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| Sunflower Seeds | All, except as noted. |
| Pumpkin seeds | |
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HERBS AND SPICES |
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| Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
| All – ginger is best for improving digestion. | Salt |
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