Kapha Ayurvedic Dosha: Favored Spices, Beverages and Supplements

For Kapha Ayurvedic dosha, the list in this article is for favored Kapha foods. This list is a supplement to an earlier article on grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, meats, oils, seeds, sweeteners and dairy for Kapha dosha. Both may be printed for use as a shopping list.

Since Kapha dosha individuals have so many restrictions to their diet, these lists are quite helpful. And for Kapha imbalance, strict adherence to these foods is recommended.

Favored Kapha Foods

Kapha Spices
Black pepper
Chili Pepper
Coriander Leaves
Daikon Radish
Garlic
Ghee, in moderation
Ginger, dry
Horseradish
Lettuce
Mint leaves
Mustard
Radish
Sprouts

Kapha Herbal Beverages
Chamomile
Fennel, in moderation
Ginseng, in moderation
Jasmine
Peppermint

Kapha Supplements
Aloe Vera Juice
Amino Acids
Barley Green
Bee Pollen
Brewer's Yeast in moderation
Royal Jelly
Spirulina
Chlorella
Vitamins: B6, B12, C
Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

Kapha Guidelines

General : To keep Kapha dosha balanced, eat smaller amounts of food and emphasize light, hot and dry foods. Examples include, puffed cereals such as: puffed rice or corn; small, astringent grains, such as millet, amaranth, and quinoa; and light, bitter vegetables such as leafy greens. Spices like ginger, turmeric and chili are generally good for kapha people.

Favor : Warm light food, dry food cooked without much water. Baking and roasting food is best with a minimum of butter, oil or sugar. Also, stimulating foods (ginger, chillies, pickles), raw foods, salads, and fruits are favorable.

Vegetables : Generally all vegetables are good, but if suffering from any kapha disorder such as: lung congestion, congestive asthma, sinuses, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, then avoid all sweet juicy vegetables such as cucumbers, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.

Fruits : Apples, apricots, pears, pomegranates, dried fruits (apricots, figs, prunes, raisins)
Lentils & Legumes : If the dosha is not aggravated, all beans except tofu and kidney beans.

Spices : All are good. Ginger is best for improving digestion, turmeric is excellent for drying mucous, chillies are excellent for removing mucous. Black pepper improves digestion, eliminates ama and liquefies mucous.

Watch for upcoming article:Foods Kapha Dosha Individuals Should Avoid or Reduce.

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Sources:

Rhoda, Daniel, Eat, Taste, Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living. Kapaa, Hawaii, Five Elements Press, 2006.
Lad, Dr. Vasant D. Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing. Twin Lakes, Wi: Lotus Press, 1984.

Kapha Ayurvedic Dosha: Spices, Beverages and Supplements copyright 2011.