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Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing tradition that has been around for centuries. It is
\nbased on the principle that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the
\nbody, mind, and spirit. The practice emphasizes eating in accordance to your individual
\nneeds based on your dosha type, or your unique combination of physical, mental, and
\nemotional characteristics. Hi! I\u2019m Dr. Shivani Gupta and in this blog post, we will explore the basics of Ayurveda and provide simple tips for eating in accordance with your
\nindividual dosha type.<\/p>\n
What is Ayurveda?
\nAyurveda is a form of alternative medicine native to India that has been practiced for
\nthousands of years. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate
\nbalance between the body, mind, and spirit. The practice emphasizes creating harmony
\nthrough diet, lifestyle changes, stress management techniques, yoga postures (asanas),
\nherbal medicine (ayurvedic herbs), aroma therapy (aromatherapy), massage therapy
\n(abhyanga), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation.<\/p>\n
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The Three Doshas
\nAyurveda recognizes three distinct doshas \u2013 vata, pitta and kapha \u2013 which are derived
\nfrom five elements in nature \u2013 space (ether), air, fire, water and earth. Each dosha carries
\nits own set of characteristics \u2014 physical traits like shape or size as well as psychological
\nattributes such as temperaments or patterns of behavior \u2014 which can be used to identify
\nan individual\u2019s dominant dosha type.<\/p>\n
Vata – Vata energy is characterized by lightness and movement; it governs creativity and flexibility. People with predominantly Vata characteristics tend to have thin frames with dry skin; they are creative thinkers who are easily distracted.<\/p>\n
Eating for Vata: To keep Vata balanced, eat warm foods that are easy digest; focus on
\ncooked vegetables rather than raw ones; choose sweet fruits over sour ones; opt for
\nwarm spices like turmeric rather than pungent ones like black pepper; consume small
\namounts of nut butter s regularly; avoid caffeine alcohol processed foods.<\/p>\n
Pitta – Pitta energy is energetic and passionate; it governs digestion and metabolism.
\nPeople with predominantly Pitta characteristics tend to have strong builds with oily skin;
\nthey are competitive thinkers who can be quick-tempered if pushed too far.<\/p>\n
Eating for Pitta: To keep Pitta balanced, choose cooling foods such as cucumbers
\nlettuce; opt for sweet fruits such as apples bananas over sour citrus fruits; use spices such
\nas ginger cumin rather than hot spicy ones like cayenne pepper; avoid fried foods acidic beverages excessive amounts oils dairy products.<\/p>\n
Kapha – Kapha energy is calm but powerful; it governs structure and stability. People
\nwith predominantly Kapha characteristics tend to have solid frames with soft skin; they
\nare peaceful thinkers who can be slow to react but determined in their pursuits once
\nmotivated.<\/p>\n
Eating for Kapha: To keep Kapha balanced, choose warm pungent flavors such as garlic ginger over sweet flavors; opt for cooked vegetables cooked grains over heavy starches; focus on lighter proteins such as fish tofu rather than heavier meats eggs cheese; avoid cold foods heavy desserts carbonated beverages excessive amounts salt fats sugars.<\/p>\n
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