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- Is an ancient philosophy based on a deep understanding of eternal truths about human body, mind & spirit. It offers natural, herbal remedies, which counteract imbalances in the body. It is believed that following Ayurvedic lifestyle can reduce the risk of contracting diseases. Ayurveda is based on the concept of 3 doshas (fault) or tridosha namely vata, pitta & kapha.
- VATA
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- Heart problems,disorders of nervous system, anxiety,hypertension, depression, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome.Avoid eating foods high in vata & eat pitta & kapha increasing food.
- PITTA
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- Ulcers, digestive problems, gall bladder & liver problems, skin complaints, headache. Avoid eating foods high in pitta & eat vata & kapha increasing food & cooling food.
- KAPHA
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- Hypertension, heart disease, circulatory disorders diabetes, gall bladder problems, eczema, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis. Avoid eating food high in kapha & eat heating food.
|VEGETABLES|FRUITS|DAIRY PRODUCTS| GRAINS|NUTS& SEEDS|CONFECTIOVARY|SPICES|OILS|DRINKS|OTHER FOOD|
| High |
Low |
Level |
Cooling
food-C |
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Heating
food-H |
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Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| Beetroot |
H |
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Parsley |
C |
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| Broccoli |
C |
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Pepper |
H |
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| Cabbage |
C |
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Spinach |
C |
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| Cauliflower |
C |
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Sweet
corn | H |
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| Cucumber |
C |
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Mushroom |
H |
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| Garlic |
H |
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Beans |
C |
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| Lettuce |
C |
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Carrot |
C |
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| Peas |
C |
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Turnip |
H |
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| Potato |
C |
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Onion |
H |
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Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| Apricot |
H |
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Apple,
Cooked | H |
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| Banana |
C |
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Blackberry |
H |
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| Cherry |
H |
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Dried
Fruits | H |
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| Lemon |
H |
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Gooseberry |
H |
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| Lychee |
H |
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Pomegranate |
C |
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| Mango |
H |
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Tomato,
Raw | H |
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| Melon |
C |
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Tomato,
Cooked | H |
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| Apple |
C |
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Rasberry |
H |
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| Grape |
C |
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Strawberry |
H |
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| Kiwi |
H |
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Pineapple |
H |
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| Lime |
H |
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Orange |
H |
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| Pear |
C |
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Grapefruit |
H |
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| Plum |
H |
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Peach |
H |
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| Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| Cheese,
Hard | C |
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Butter |
C |
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| Cheese,
Softs | C |
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Cream |
H |
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| Cheese,
Blue | C |
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Ghee |
C |
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| Condensed
Milk | H |
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Yoghurt |
C |
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| Low-Fat
Spread | C |
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Cow's
Milk | C |
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| Mayonnaise |
H |
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Goat's
Milk | C |
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| Skimmed
Milk | C |
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Ice
Cream | C |
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| Margarine |
C |
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Soya
Milk | H |
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Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| White
Bread | C |
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Pasta |
C |
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| Brown
Bread | C |
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Lentils |
C |
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| Rice,
Basmati | C |
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Oats |
H |
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| Rice,
White | C |
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Barley |
C |
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| Rice,Yellow |
C |
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Beans |
C |
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| Rice,
Brown | H |
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Rye |
H |
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| Wheat |
C |
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Soya |
C |
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| Maize |
C |
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| Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| Almond |
H |
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Sesame
Seed | H |
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| Cashew
nut | H |
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Hazelnut |
H |
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| Chestnut |
H |
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Peanut |
H |
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| Sunflower
Seed | H |
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Walnut |
H |
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| Pumpkin
Seed | C |
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Coconut |
C |
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Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
Name |
C/H |
Vata |
Pitta |
Kapha |
| Golden
Syrup | H |
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Biscuits |
H |
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| Sugar,
White | H |
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Custard |
H |
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| Sugar,
Brown | H |
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Pudding |
H |
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| Tomato
Sauce | H |
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Cakes |
H |
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| Chocolate |
H |
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