Vata specific Diet (according to Ayurveda)
VEGETABLES |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Asparagus | Broccoli |
Beets | Brussels Sprouts |
Carrots | Cabbage |
Cucumber | Cauliflower |
Green beans | Celery |
Okra | Eggplant |
Onions and garlic (not raw) |
Leafy green vegetables |
Radishes | Mushrooms |
Sweet potatoes turnips |
Peas |
Peppers | |
Potatoes | |
Tomatoes | |
Zucchini | |
Sprouts |
FRUITS |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Apricots | Apples |
Avocados | Cranberries |
Bananas | Pears |
Berries | Pomegranates |
Cherries | |
Coconut | |
Dates | |
Figs | |
Grapes | |
Mangoes | |
Melons | |
Nectarines | |
Oranges | |
Papayas | |
Peaches | |
Pineapple | |
Plums |
GRAINS |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Oats (as cooked oatmeal cereal, not dry) | Barely |
Rice | Buckwheat |
Wheat | Corn |
Dry oats | |
Millet | |
Rye |
DAIRY |
All dairy is acceptable |
MEAT | |
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Chicken | Red meat |
Turkey |
BEANS | |
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
Chickpeas | All, except as noted |
Mung beans | |
Pink lentils | |
Tofu (in small amounts) |
OILS |
All oils are acceptable; sesame oil is especially recommended. |
SWEETENERS |
All sweeteners are acceptable. |
NUTS AND SEEDS |
All are acceptable in small amounts; almonds are best. |
HERBS AND SPICES |
|
Favor | Reduce or Avoid |
All spice | Coriander seeds |
Anise | Fenugreek |
Asafoetida | Parsley |
Basil | Saffron |
Bay leaf | Turmeric |
Black Pepper (use sparingly) | |
Caraway | |
Cardamom | |
Cilantro (green coriander) | |
Cinnamon | |
Clove | |
Cumin | |
Fennel | |
Ginger | |
Juniper berries | |
Licorice root | |
Mace | |
Marjoram | |
Mustard | |
Nutmeg | |
Oregano | |
Sage | |
Tarragon | |
Thyme |
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