Creamy Sweet Potato Bisque How about a bowl of warm and nourishing creamy sweet potato bisque to help pacify Vata dosha in the fall season? Ingredients 3–3 1/2 cups water or organic broth 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into cubes 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons organic sunflower oil 3/4 cup milk (dairy-free, such…
Month: December 2023
Oils To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Oils To Nourish Kapha Dosha When trying to balance Kapha dosha, the best oils to use are corn oil, sunflower oil, or ghee. Oils to Add/Include Almond Oil Corn Oil Flax Seed Oil Ghee Sunflower Oil Oils to Limit/Avoid Avocado Oil Apricot Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Primrose Oil Safflower Oil Sesame Oil Soy Oil…
Nuts and Seeds To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Nuts and Seeds to Nourish Kapha Dosha Since nuts and seeds tend to be heavy, dense, and oily, they are best enjoyed only on occasion for Kapha dosha types. Nuts/Seeds to Add/Include Almonds (soaked and peeled) Charole Nuts Chia Seeds Flax Seeds Popcorn (without salt or butter) Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower Seeds Nuts/Seeds to Limit/Avoid Brazil…
Grains To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Grains to Nourish Kapha Dosha For Kapha dosha balancing, grains that are exceptionally heavy, moist, or dense (like wheat, flour, bread, cooked oats, and pasta) should be avoided as much as possible. Grains to Add/Include Amaranth Barley Buckwheat Cereal (unsweetened, cold, dry) Corn Couscous Crackers Durham Flour Granola Millet Muesli Oat Bran Oats (dry) Polenta…
Legumes To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Legumes To Nourish Kapha Dosha Kapha dosha can enjoy a wide variety of well-cooked and well-spiced legumes. Legumes to Add/Include Adzuki Beans Black Beans Black-Eyed Peas Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Lentils Lima Beans Mung Beans Mung Dal Navy Beans Pinto Beans Split Peas Soy Milk Soy Meats Tempeh Tofu (served hot) Toor Dal White Beans Legumes…
Vegetables To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Vegetables To Nourish Kapha Dosha Pitta typically digests raw vegetables better than Vata and Kapha dosha, but they should be consumed around midday when digestive strength is at its peak. It is smart for pitta dosha trypes to try to reduce or avoid particularly spicy, sharp, and sour tastes. Vegetables to Add or Include Avocado…
Fruits To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Fruits To Nourish Kapha Dosha The fruits that pacify Kapha dosha are somewhat astringent and lightly sweet. When Kapha is out of balance, sweet or sour fruits, and any that are especially heavy, dense, or watery should be avoided. Fruits to Add/Include Apples Applesauce Apricots Berries Cherries Cranberries Figs (dry) Grapes (red, purple, black) Lemons…
Sweeteners To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Sweeteners To Nourish Kapha Dosha Although any foods and drinks that contain refined sugars or corn syrup can be especially detrimental and should be avoided as much as possible. *Sweeteners are better avoided when trying to pacify Kapha dosha. The one exception is honey, which can serve well when used in small quantities. Sweeteners to…
Meats and Eggs To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Meats To Nourish Kapha Dosha Eating less meat all around is generally beneficial for Kapha dosha, but it does best with light and somewhat dry animal foods (like chicken or freshwater fish). Meats to Add or Include: Chicken (white) Eggs (not fried, and in moderation) Fish (freshwater) Shrimp Turkey (white) Venison Meats to Limit or…
Dairy To Nourish Kapha Dosha
Dairy To Nourish Kapha Dosha Goat’s milk, Rice milk, Almond milk, and Oat milk can all be nourishing for Kapha dosha types. However, because dairy products tend to be heavy and can increase mucus production, it’s best to minimize dairy products when Kapha energy is elevated.. Dairy to Add or Include Buttermilk Cottage Cheese (ideally…