Vata, Pitta and Kapha Pacifying Food Grains White and brown basmati rice, wheat, barley, amaranth, oats and quinoa Legumes Mung beans, aduki beans, split yellow mung dal, red and yellow split pea and uraddal All these should be cooked to a soft consistency Fruits Sweet and sour tastes, like grapes, lemons, pears, bananas, sweet oranges, dates, figs, apples (preferably cooked, avocados, berries and a small amount of raisins Vegetables Sweet vegetables, like zucchini, beets, cauliflower, leeks, carrots, asparagus, cilantro, fenshel and a small amount of garlic, green beans, green chilies, okra, parsnips, pumpkins and radishes (preferably cooked) Spices Avoid using hot, pungent, drying spices. Use fresh spices like ginger root, cilantro, cumin, coriander and fenshel seeds, turmeric and asafetida. Dairy Fresh, whole, unhomogenized milk, ghee and a small amount of butter Pitta Pacifying Food Grains White and brown basmati rice, wheat, barley, oat bran, oats, wheat and wheat bran Legumes Yellow mung dal, split red and yellow peas, a small amount of aduki beans and soy products. All these should be cooked to a soft consistency. Fruits Sweet fruits, such as apples, berries, coconuts, dates, figs, avocados, sweet melons, plums and pomegranates Vegetables Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, cooked onions, sweet potatoes, sprouts, squash and a small amount of okra and cauliflower Spices Cooling spices, like licorice, cardamom, coriander seeds, cilantro, fennel seeds, fresh basil, dill, turmeric and a small amount of cumin and fresh ginger Dairy Fresh ghee and fresh, whole unhomogenized milk Nuts Sunflower seeds and almonds in moderate amounts Oils Coconut, sunflower, canola and a small amount of sesame Kapha Pacifying Food Grains Barley, buckwheat, couscous, millet, muesli, oats, oat bran and a small amount of wheat Legumes Most beans, peas and dal l. Avoid soy products Fruits Apples, berries, cranberries, pomegranates, dried fruits and a small amount of strawberries Vegetables Asparagus, beets, bitter melons, broccoli, beet greens, cabbage, garlic, green beans, fennel, carrot, kale, horseradish, leafy greens, leeks, lettuce, okra, cooked onions, spinach, sprouts, squash, turnip and a small amount of artichoke, burdock root and brussel sprouts Spices Hot spices, like pepper, chilies, ginger, cinnamon, clove, fenugreek and bay leaves Dairy A very small amount of dairy; goat milk and ghee in moderation Nuts A small amount of almonds Oils A small amount of olive, corn and canola Tridosa Balancing Food Grains White and brown basmati rice, wheat, quinoa, barley Legumes mung dal, yellow mung dal , red lentils, aduki Fruits Cooked apple, pear, papayas, black raisins, banana, mango and oranges in moderation. Always eat fruit by itself. Vegetables Spinach, zucchini, brocoli, cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, sweet potatoes, carrots, leafy greens, steam, boil, bake or stir-fry the vegetables Salads Fresh, green salad with sesame oil and lemon juice dressing and spices of choice Spices Fresh ginger root, turmeric, coriander seeds and leaves, cumin seeds, licrorice, fennel seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, fresh basil, mustard seeds and hing (asafetida) Salts In moderation mineral salts, black salt or rock salt Sweeteners In moderation uncooked honey, maple syrup, sucanat (dried sugarcane juice) Nuts & Seeds In moderation blanched almonds, unsweetened coconut, sesame and pumpkin seeds Oils Ghee, sesame, olive, sunflower, flax seed, canola Breads Unleavened, unfermented breads, wheat and corn tortillas and chapatti Beverages Warm herbal teas or grain beverages, plenty of water (unrefrigerated) #200 hour Yoga teacher training certificate course in Bangalore #Yoga course Bangalore #100/200/300/500 hour Yoga teacher training India
