Food Guidelines for Vata Constitution or Imbalance Sweet, sour, salty foods balance --- Pungent, Bitter, Astringent foods aggravate Key: * OK in moderation (twice a week) ** OK occasionally (once every week or two)

Veggies – Yes Veggies – No Fruits – Yes Fruits – No Grains – Yes Grains – No Legumes –Yes Legumes – No In general, veggies In general frozen, Generally most Generally most should be cooked raw or dried sweet fruit dried fruits amaranth* barley lentils (red)* aduki beans couscous bread (yeasted) miso** black beans acorn squash artichoke apples (cooked) apples (raw) durham flour buckwheat mung beans black-eyed peas asparagus beets beet greens** applesauce cranberries oats (cooked) cereals (cold, dry mung dal chick peas butternut squash bitter melon apricots dates (dry) pancakes or puffed) soy cheese* garbanzo beans cabbage (cooked)* broccoli avocado figs (dry) quinoa corn soy milk* kidney beans carrots brussel sprouts bananas pears rice (all kinds) crackers soy sauce* lentils (brown) cauliflower* burdock root berries persimmons seitan (wheat meat) granola soy sausages* lima beans cilantro cabbage (raw) cherries pomegranates sprouted wheat millet tur dal navy beans cucumber raisins (dry) bread (essene) museli peas (dried) daikon radish* cauliflower (raw) coconut urad dal fennel (anise) celery dates (fresh) prunes (dry) wheat oat bran pinto beans fenugreek greens* corn (fresh)** figs (fresh) quince oats (dry) soy beans garlic dandelion greens grapefruit watermelon pasta** soy flour green beans (cooked) eggplant grapes polenta** soy powder green chilies jerusalem kiwi Note: fruits popcorn split peas horseradish* artichoke* lemons & fruit juices rice cakes** tempeh leeks limes mustard greens* jicama* Are best con- rye tofu* okra horseradish** mangoes consumed by sago olives, black kale melons (sweet) themelves. spelt onions (cooked)* kohlrabi oranges tapioca parsnip leafy greens* papaya wheat bran peas (cooked) Animal – Yes Animal – No lettuce* peaches potatoes, sweet mushrooms pineapple pumpkin beef chicken (white)* olives, green plums radishes (cooked)* buffalo lamb onions (raw) prunes (soaked) Dairy – Yes Dairy – No rutabaga chicken(dark) pork scallopini squash parsley raisins (soaked) Most dairy is OK duck rabbit spinach (cooked)* peas (raw) rhubarb eggs venison squash, summer peppers, sweet soursop butter cheese (hard)* fish (freshwater turkey (white) tomatoes (cooked)** peppers, hot strawberries buttermilk cow's milk taro root or sea) potatoes, white tamarind cheese (soft) (powdered) watercress salmon prickly pear cottage cheese goat's milk winter squash sardines radish (raw) cow's milk (powdered) yellow crookneck shellfish squash spaghetti squash* (preferably raw) yogurt (plain, tuna fish zucchini spinach (raw)* ghee frozen or with turkey (dark) sprouts* goat cheese fruit) tomatoes (raw) goat milk turnip greens* ice cream* turnips sour cream* wheat grass sprouts yogurt (diluted & spiced)*

Spices – Yes Spices – No Beverages-Yes Beverages – No Herb Teas-Yes Herb Teas –No Nuts/seeds-Yes Nuts/seeds-No In moderation ajwan caraway alcoholbeer/wine* apple juice ajwan alfalfa** allspice almond milk black tea bancha barley** almonds None almondextract aloe vera juice caffeinated basil** blackberry brazil nuts flax anise apple cider beverages catnip* borage** cashews psyllium** asafoeida (hing) apricot juice carbonated drinks chamomile burdock coconut basil berry juice carob* cinnamon** catnip* filberts bay leaf (except for chocolate milk clove chicory* hazelnuts black pepper cranberry) coffee comfrey chrysanthemum* macadamia nuts cardamom carrot juice cold dairy drinks elder flowers cornsilk peanuts cayenne* chai cranberry juice eucalyptus dandelion pecans cinnamon cherry juice iced tea fennel ginseng pine nuts cloves grain “coffee” icy cold drinks fenugreek hibiscus pistachios coriander grape juice mixed veg. juice ginger (fresh) hops** walnuts cumin grapefruit juice pear juice hawthorne hyssop** chia dill lemonade pomegranate juice juniper berry jasmine** halva fennel mango juice prune juice** kukicha* lemon balm** pumpkin fenugreek* miso broth soy milk (cold) lavender mormon tea sesame garlic orange juice tomato juice** lemon grass nettle** sunflower ginger papaya juice V-8 juice licorice passion flower** tahini mace peach nectar vegetable bouillon marshmallow red clover** marjoram pineapple juice oat straw red zinger** mint rice milk orange peel sage N mustard seeds sour juices pennyroyal strawberry* Condiments-Yes Condiments-No neem leaves soy milk (hot & peppermint violet** nutmeg well-spiced)* raspberry* wintergreen* black pepper* chili peppers* orange peel rosehips yarrow chutney, mango chocolate oregano saffron yerba mate** (sweet or spicy) horseradish paprika Sweeteners-Yes Sweeteners-No sarsaparilla coriander leaves* sprouts* parsley sassafras dulse peppermint agave nectar* white sugar spearmint gomasio pippali barley malt chocolate hijiki poppy seeds fructose stevia kelp rosemary fruit juice conc. Supplements- Supplements – ketchup saffron honey Yes No kombu salt maple syrup** lemon savory molasses lime aloe vera juice* barley green spearmint rice sryup lime pickle bee pollen brewer's yeast star anise sucanat mango pickle amino acids tarragon turbinado mayonnaise minerals: calcium, thyme mustard copper, iron, turmeric pickles Oils – Yes Oils – No magnesium, zinc vanilla salt royal jelly winter green scallions sesame (best) flax seed* (unless spiralina seaweed ghee prescribed) blue-green algae soy sauce olive vitamins A, B, tamari Most other oils B12, C, D & E vinegar

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coconut Food Guidelines for Pitta Constitution or Imbalance Sweet, Bitter, Astringent foods balance --- Sour, Salty, Pungent foods aggravate Key: * OK in moderation (twice a week) ** OK occasionally (once every week or two)

Veggies – Yes Veggies – No Fruits – Yes Fruits – No Grains – Yes Grains – No Legumes –Yes Legumes – No Generally, sweet Pungent veggies Generally most Generally most and bitter veggies sweet fruit sour fruits amaranth bread (with yeast) aduki beans miso beet greens barley buckwheat black beans soy sauce artichoke beets (raw) apples (sweet) apples (sour) cereal, dry corn black-eyed peas soy sausages asparagus burdock root applesauce apricots (sour) couscous millet garbanzo beans tur dal beets (cooked) carrots (raw)* apricots (sweet) bananas crackers museli** kidney beans urad dal bitter melon corn (fresh)** avocado berries (sour) durham flour oats (dry) lentils, brn & red broccoli daikon radish berries (sweet) cherries (sour) granola polenta** lima beans brussel sprouts eggplant** cherries (sweet) cranberries oat bran quinoa mung beans cabbage garlic coconut grapefruit oats (cooked) rice (brown)** navy beans carrots (cooked) green chilies dates grapes (green) pancakes rye peas (dried) cauliflower horseradish figs kiwi** pasta pinto beans celery kohlrabi** grapes (red & lemons popcorn (buttered) soy beans cilantro leeks (raw) purple) mangos (green) rice (basmati, soy cheese cucumber mustard greens limes oranges (sour) white, wild) soy flour* dandelion greens olives, green mangoes (ripe) papaya* rice cakes soy milk fennel (anise) onions (raw) melons peaches seitan (wheat meat) soy powder* green beans peppers (hot) oranges (sweet) persimmons spelt split peas jerusalem artichoke prickly pear (fruit) pears pineapple (sour) sprouted wheat tempeh kale radishes (raw) pineapple plums (sour) tapioca tofu leafy greens spinach (raw) (sweet) rhubarb wheat white beans leeks (cooked) tomatoes plums (sweet) soursop wheat bran lettuce turnip greens pomegranate strawberries mushrooms turnips quince (sweet) tamarind okra Animal – Yes Animal – No raisins olives (black) watermelon Dairy – Yes Dairy – No buffalo beef onions (cooked)

parsley chicken (white) chicken (dark) butter (unsalted) butter (salted) eggs white duck parsnips cheese (soft, not buttermilk (whole only if eggs (yolk) peas aged, unsalted) cheese (hard) peppers, sweet low B.P.) fish (salty) cottage cheese sour cream fish (unsalty) lamb potatoes, sweet & cow's milk yogurt (plain, rabbit mackerel white (preferably raw) frozen or with shellfish* pork prickly pear (leaves) ghee fruit) turkey (white) salmon pumpkin goat's cheese (soft venison sardines radishes (cooked) & unsalted) seafood rutabaga goat's milk turkey (dark) spaghetti squash ice cream* spinach (cooked)** yogurt (freshly sprouts (not spicy) made & diluted)* squash, summer & winter

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Spices – Yes Spices – No Beverages-Yes Beverages – No Herb Teas-Yes Herb Teas –No Nuts/seeds-Yes Nuts/seeds-No

basil (fresh) ajwan alfalfa ajwan brazil nuts alcohol, beer * alcohol (hard or almonds black pepper allsp ice bancha basil** cashews almond milk wine) (soak/peeled) cardamom* almond extract barley cinnamon* filberts aloe vera juice apple cider Coconut cinnamon anise blackberry clove hazelnuts apple juice berry juice (sour) chia coriander asafoetida borage eucalyptus macadamia nut apricot juice caffeinated sesame cumin (hing) burdock fenugreek peanuts berry juice beverages tahini dill basil (dry) catnip ginger(dry) pecans (sweet) carbonated drinks fennel bay leaf chamomile ginseng pine nuts black tea carrot juice ginger (fresh) caraway* chicory hawthorne pistachios carob cherry juice (sour) mint cayenne chrysanthemum hyssop walnuts chai (hot, spiced chocolate milk orange peel* cloves comfrey juniper berry milk)* coffee parsley* fenugreek cornsilk pennyroyal cherry juice cranberry juice peppermint garlic ginger (dry) dandelion red zinger Condiments-Yes Condiments-No (sweet) grapefruit juice saffron mace elder flowers rosehips** cool dairy drinks iced tea salt (pink)* marjoram fennel sage black pepper* chili pepper grain "coffee" iced drinks spearmint mustard seeds ginger (fresh) sassafras chutney, mango chocolate grape juice lemonade turmeric nutmeg green tea* yerba mate (sweet) chutney, mango green tea* orange juice* vanilla* oregano hibiscus coriander leaves dulse* mango juice miso broth* wintergreen paprika hops hijiki* gomasio mixed veg. juice papaya juice pippali jasmine kombu* horseradish peach nectar tomato juice poppy seeds kukicha lime* kelp pear juice V-8 Juice rosemary lavender sprouts ketchup pomegranate juice sour juices sage lemon balm mustard prune juice salt(sea/table) lemon grass lemon rice milk savory licorice mango pickle soy milk star anise marshmallow mayonnaise vegetable bouillon tarragon* nettle pickles thyme oat straw salt (in excess) scallions Supplements- Supplements- Sweeteners-Yes Sweeteners-No orange peel* passion flower seaweed Yes No peppermint soy sauce agave nectar honey raspberry tamari* barley malt jaggery aloe vera juice amino acids red clover vinegar fructose molasses barley green bee pollen saffron fruit juice chocolate brewer's yeast royal jelly sarsaparilla Oils – Yes Oils – No concentrate white sugar** minerals: calcium, minerals: spearmint maple syrup stevia magnesium, copper, iron strawberry Sunflower (best) almond rice syrup zinc vitamins: A, B, violet** ghee apricot sucanat spirulina B12, & C wintergreen* canola corn turbinado bluegreen algae yarrow olive safflower vitamins D & E soy sesame flax seed primrose walnut avocado coconut Food Guidelines for Kapha Constitution or Imbalance Pungent, Bitter, Astringent foods balance --- Sweet, Sour, Salty foods aggravate Key: * OK in moderation (twice a week) ** OK occasionally (once every week or two)

Veggies – Yes Veggies – No Fruits – Yes Fruits – No Grains – Yes Grains – No Legumes –Yes Legumes – No In general, most In general, sweet Astringent fruit Generally most pungent & bitter amaranth* & juicy veggies sweet & sour bread (with yeast) aduki beans kidney beans veggies barley couscous black beans mung beans* apples fruit cucumber applesauce buckwheat oats (cooked) black-eyed peas mung dal* artichoke olives, black or apricots cereal (cold, dry or pancakes chick peas soy beans asparagus avocado green berries puffed) pasta** garbanzo beans soy cheese beets & beet greens bananas parsnips** cherries corn rice (brown, lentils (red & soy flour bitter melon coconut potatoes, sweet cranberries crackers white) brown) soy powder broccoli dates pumpkin figs (dry)* durham flour* rice cakes** lima beans soy sauce brussel sprouts figs (fresh) spaghetti squash* peaches granola wheat navy beans tofu (cold) burdock root grapefruit winter squash* pears millet peas (dried) urad dal cabbage grapes* taro root persimmons museli pinto beans carrots kiwi tomatoes (raw) pomegranate oat bran soy milk** cauliflower lemons* zucchini* prunes oats (dry) soy sausages celery limes* raisins polenta split peas cilantro mangos** popcorn (no salt or strawberries* tempeh corn melons butter) tofu (hot)* daikon radish oranges quinoa* white beans dandelion greens papaya rice (basmati, eggplant pineapple wild)* fennel (anise) plums rye garlic rhubarb sago green beans tamarind seitan (wheat meat) green chilies watermelon spelt* horseradish sprouted wheat jerusalem artichoke bread(essene) Animal – Yes Animal – No kale tapioca kohlrabi wheat bran chicken (white) beef leafy greens eggs buffalo leeks fish (not salty) chicken (dark) lettuce rabbit duck mushrooms shrimp fish (salty) mustard greens turkey (white) lamb okra Dairy – Yes Dairy – No venison mackerel onions pork parsley butter (salted) salmon buttermilk* peas butter sardines cottage cheese peppers, all (unsalted)** shellfish potatoes, white (from goat's cheese (soft & turkey (dark) prickly pear milk) hard) radishes ghee* cow's milk rutabaga goat's cheese ice cream spinach (unsalted & not sour cream sprouts aged)* yogurt (plain, squash, summer* goat's milk skim frozen or with tomatoes (cooked) yogurt (diluted) fruit) turnips & greens watercress

wheat grass

Spices – Yes Spices – No Beverages-Yes Beverages – No Herb Teas-Yes Herb Teas – Nuts/seeds-Yes Nuts/seeds-No

No ajwan salt(sea/table) alcohol (dry wine, alcohol (beer, hard, chamomile chia almonds allspice red or white) sweet wine) chicory flax* brazil nut almond extract aloe vera juice caffeinated chrysanthemum psyllium** cashews almond milk* beverages** coconut anise cinnamon pumpkin** apple cider carbonated drinks sunflower * filberts asafoetida (hing) clove basil ( fresh & dry) apple juice* chai (hot spiced hazelnuts apricot juice milk)* corn silk macadamia bay leaf berry juice cherry juice (sour) dandelion peanuts black pepper black tea (spiced) chocolate milk elder flower pecans cardamom* carob coffee eucalyptus pine nuts caraway* carrot juice cold dairy drinks fennel* pistachios cayenne cherry juice grapefruit juice halva fenugreek* cinnamon (sweet) iced tea sesame coriander cranberry juice icy cold drinks ginger tahini cloves grain "coffee" lemonade ginseng* cumin grape juice miso broth hibiscus dill green tea orange juice hops Condiments-Yes Condiments-No fennel mango juice papaya juice hyssop mixed veg. juice pineapple juice* fenugreek jasmine black pepper chocolate peach nectar rice milk garlic kukicha chili peppers chutney, mango pear juice sour juices ginger (fresh & chutney, mango (sweet) pomegranate juice soy milk (cold) lavender dry) (spicy) dulse* prune juice tomato juice lemonbalm mace coriander leaves gomasio soy milk (hot & V-8 juice lemon grass marjoram horseradish hijiki* well-spiced) licorice* mint mustard (without kelp vegetable bouillon Mormon tea mustard seeds vinegar) ketchup** nutmeg nettle scallions lemon* sprouts* lime orange peel* Sweeteners-Yes Sweeteners-No oast straw lime pickle oregano orange peel mango pickle passion flower parsley* honey (raw) agave nectar mayonnaise paprika molasses** maple syrup pennyroyal pickles peppermint barley malt** rice syrup peppermint salt pippali Chocolate sucanat raspberry seaweed* poppy seeds (unsweetened) turbinado red clover Supplements-Yes soy sauce white sugar rosemary saffron tamari fructose sage sage aloe vera juice vinegar saffron jaggary chocolate sarsaparilla amino acids savory Supplements-No sassafras* barley greens star anise (sweetened) sycamore bee pollen tarragon* Minerals: strawberry brewer’s yeast thyme potassium Oils – Yes Oils – No minerals: spearmint violet Use in small wintergreen copper, iron turmeric amounts: (most avocado yarrow calcium, zinc, vanilla* suitable at top of apricot yerba mate magnesium, wintergreen list) coconut royal jelly corn olive canola primrose spiralina & blue- sunflower safflower green algae ghee sesame vitamins: A, B, almond soy B-12, C, D, E flax seed** walnut