Kapha specific Diet (according to Ayurveda)
VEGETABLES |
|
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 |
FRUITS |
|
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. |
GRAINS |
|
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). |
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 |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Sunflower Seeds | All, except as noted. |
Pumpkin seeds |
HERBS AND SPICES |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
All – ginger is best for improving digestion. | Salt |
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