In this article, we learn about the various foods that form the diet for Kapha Dosha. Those with a Kapha dominant Prakriti are advised to follow a diet as per the same.
Vegetables
| Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|
Amaranth, Bitter green vegetables, Brinjal, Peppers (Capsicum), Radish, Onion, Garlic, Snake gourd, Ridge gourd, Sprouts, Beets, Mushroom, Broccoli, Bitter melon | Sweet potato, Bottle gourd, Zucchini, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Lettuce, Lotus root |
Fruits
| Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|
Apple, Pears, Pomegranate, Dried figs, Prunes, Apricot Raisins, Berries, Cherries | Banana, Grapes, Lemon, Melons, Oranges, Pineapple, Papaya, Fresh figs, Cashew nut, Almonds, Guava |
Grains / Pulses
| Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|
Puffed rice and Corn, Jowar, Bajara, Laja (Puffed grains), Millet, Barley, Bengal gram, Red kidney beans, black, Green Peas | Soya, Kidney beans, Oats and New grains including Rice and Wheat, Black gram |
Spices
| Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|
Turmeric, Dried Chilli, Black pepper, Cloves, Ginger, Carum seeds, Mint, Asafetida, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cumin seeds, Mustard | Long pepper when young, has Kapha aggravating properties. |
Others
| Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|
Food with minimum oil and ghee content, Salty, Astringent foods | Dairy products, Oily foods, Dessert, Ice creams, Fried food |
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