Tuesday, December 14, 2010

HEALTH IS THE PRODUCT OF HEALTHY FOOD

Let Your Food Be Your Medicine




VATA

PITTA

KAPHA

Restricted
Allowed
Restricted
Allowed
Restricted
Allowed
FruitsDried Fruits
Apples
Cranberries
Pears
Persimmon
Pomegranate
Watermelon
Sweet Fruits
Apricots
Avocado
Bananas
Berries
Cherries
Coconut
Figs (fresh)
Grapefruit
Grapes
Lemons
Mango
Melons (sweet)
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pineapples
Plums
Sour Fruits
Apricots
Berries
Banans
Cherries
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Grapes (green)
Lemons
Oranges(sour)
Papaya
Peaches
Pineapples (sour)
Persimmon
Plums (sour)
Sweet Fruits
Apples
Avocado
Cocnut
Figs
Grapes (dark)
Mango
Oranges (sweet)
Pears
Pineapples (sweet)
Plums (sweet)
Pomegranate
Prunes
Raisins
Sweet & Sour Fruits
Avocado
Banas
Cocnut
Figs (fresh)
Grapefruit
Grapes
Lemons
Melons
Oranges
Papaya
Pineapples
Plums
Apples
Apricots
Berries
Cherries
Cranberries
Figs (dry)
Mango
Peaches
Pears
Persimmon
Pomegranate
Prunes
Raisins
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
Restricted
Allowed
Restricted
Allowed
Restricted
Allowed
VegetablesRaw Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower

Celery
Eggplant
Leafy Greens*
Lettuce*
Mushrooms
Onions (raw)
Parsley*
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes (white)
Spinach*
Sprouts*
Tomatoes

*These Vegetables ok in moderation with oil dressing
Cooked Vegetables
Asparagus
Beets
Carrots

Cucumber
Garlic
Green Beans
Okra (cooked)
Onion (cooked)
Potato (sweet)
Radishes
Zucchini
Pungent Vegetables
Beets
Carrots
Eggplant

Garlic
Onions
Peppers (hot)
Radishes
Spinach
Tomatoes
Sweet & Bitter Vegetables
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cucumber
Cauliflower
Celery
Green Beans
Leafy Greens
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Peas
Parsley
Peppers (green)
Potatoes
Sprouts
Zucchini
Sweet & Juicy Vegetables
Cucumber
Potatoes (sweet)
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Pungent & Bitter Vegetables
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage Cauliflower
Celery
Eggplant
Garlic
Leafy Greens
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Parsley
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes (white)
Radishes
Spinach
Sprouts
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
Restricted
Allowed
restricted
Allowed
restricted
Allowed
GrainsBarley
Buckwheat
Corn
Millet
Rye
Oats (cooked)
Rice
Wheat
Buckwheat
Corn
Millet
Oats (dry)
Rice (brown)
Rye
Barley
Oats (cooked)
Rice (basmati)
Rice (white)
Wheat
Oats (cooked)
Rice (brown)
Rice (white)
Wheat
Barley
Corn
Millet
Oats (dry)
Rice (Basmati, small amount)
Rye)
LegumesAll LegumesMung Beans, Tofu, Black & Red LentilsLentilsAll Legumes OKLentilsAll Legumes OK
NutsAll Nuts are OK in small quantitiesNo nuts except coconutNo nuts at all
SeedsAll seeds are OK in moderationNo seeds except Sunflower & PumpkinNo seeds except Sunflower & Pumpkin
SweetenersAll sweeteners are OK except white sugarAll sweeteners are OK except molasses & honeyNo sweeteners except raw honey
CondimentsAll spices are goodNo spices except coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, tumeric & small amounts of black pepperAll spices are good except salt
DairyAll dairy products are OK (in moderation)Buttermilk
Cheese
Sour Cream
Yogurt
Butter (unsalted)
Cottage Cheese
Ghee
Milk
No dairy except ghee & goatmilk
OilsAll oils are goodAlmond
Corn
Safflower
Sesame
Coconut
Olive
Sunflower
Soy
No oils except almond, corn, or sunflower in small amounts

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