Ayurveda — Foods To Avoid For Vata Dosha

**If you already know about the doshas, you can skip this part…

In Ayurvedic medicine, everyone has a specific dosha that determines the kinds of foods, activities and lifestyle that is best suited for their unique combination.

The doshas are based on the elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth.
They are categorized as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

When our doshas are in balance, good health is experienced physically, mentally, and spiritually. When our doshas are out of balance, we begin to experience illness.

Once you’ve determined your dosha, you will have a better idea of how to care for your combination and live a healthier, more balanced life.

Qualities of Vata

Physically they are dry, light, cold and rough.
Emotionally they are anxious, fearful, and insecure with mood swings.
Mentally they are fast, active multi-taskers, although a bit scattered.
Spiritually they are sensitive, clairvoyant and with a powerful imagination.

Vata Disorders
- Asthma
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Sciatica
- Lower Back Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Imbalanced Nervous System
- Painful Menstruation
- Constipation and Gas
- Depression, Fear and Anxiety

If you find yourself with a Vata imbalance, AVOID THESE FOODS until you are able to pacify Vata or eliminate forever.

To keep it conscious and kind, I will only cover fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and legumes.

FRUITS to avoid:

*Most dried fruit

• Raw Apples

• Cranberries
• Dates (Dry)
• Figs (Dry)
• Pears
• Persimmons
• Pomegranates
• Raisins (Dry)
• Prunes (Dry)
• Watermelon

VEGETABLES to avoid:

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