Posted By lailah on January 4, 2009

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Eating an ayurvedic diet and living the lifestyle brings the body into balance. Ayurveda was discovered in India over 5,000 years ago and influenced other ancient civilizations.

Ayurveda characterizes bodies into three types (doshas): pitta, vata, and kapha. Each dosha has different characteristics related to the body and mind. When out of balance, disease may occur. It’s important to know your dosha to follow the proper diet to bring your body into balance for optimal health. During the full treatment, your body not only cleanses itself of the toxins, but weight loss is a great side effect!

Here’s a quick rundown of the doshas:

Vata: This body type tends to be slender and has a tendency to worry.

Pitta: Typically the pitta is a medium frame and tends to become angry or irritable.

Kapha: The kapha individual normally has a broad frame and is the least active of all three doshas.

After the body type and imbalances are determined, the panchakarma therapy begins. This cleanses the body of toxins and clears the way for a newly balanced body! Eating natural foods is the best option always.

Foods for Your Body Type

A practitioner can best determine your body type by taking your pulse and learning about your characteristics.

Vata

Fruits: Apricots, Grapes, Kiwi, Lemons, Pineapple, Oranges, Avocado, Melon.

Vegetables: Okra, Olives, Potato, Zucchini, Green Beans, Leeks, Squash.

Legumes and Nuts: Almonds, Pecans, Tofu, Walnuts, Sunflower, Hazelnuts, Cashews.

Meat: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Seafood, Shrimp.

Herbs, Condiments, Spices: Cinnamon, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cottage Cheese, Ginger.

Pitta

Fruits: Apples, Avocado, Prunes, Raisins, Watermelon, Pears.

Vegetables: Asparagus, Artichoke Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Peas, Mushrooms.

Nuts and beans: Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Soy beans, Peanuts, Cashews, Pumpkin, Psyllium, Pecans. Avoid Black and Red Lentils.

Meat: Chicken and Turkey (white meat), Egg white, and shrimp in moderation.

Herbs and condiments: Maple syrup, Coconut, Cumin, Dill, Ghee, Mint, Peppermint.

Kapha

Fruits: Berries, Cherries, Apples, Apricots, Mango, Peaches, Pears, Prunes, Lemons, Sour Oranges and Grapefruit.

Vegetables: Beets, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Eggplant, Green Beans, Leafy Greens, Leeks, Spinach.

Legumes and Nuts: Black-Eyed Peas, Chickpeas, Pumpkin Seeds, Lima Beens, Pinto Beans, Red Lentils, Split Peas, White Beans.

Meat: Chicken and Turkey dark meet, eggs.

Herbs, Spices and Condiments: Basis, Black pepper, Cayenne, Garlic, Ginger, Mint, Mustard Seeds, Nutmeg, Oregano.

Watch this video interview with an Ayurvedic practitioner for more information on how you can bring your body into balance.

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