Ayurvedic Nutrition, Pita Recipes

Fruits to Nourish Pitta Dosha

Posted by flowbodhi on August 18, 2024August 23, 2024

Cranberries

Grapefruit

Grapes (green)

Kiwi

Lemons

Mangos (green)

Oranges (sour)

Peaches

Persimmons

Pineapple (sour)

Plums (sour)

Tamarind

Watermelon

Fruits to Limit or Avoid

Apples (sour)
Apricots (sour)
Bananas
Berries (sour)
Cherries (sour)
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Grapes (green)
Kiwi
Lemons
Mangos (green)
Oranges (sour)
Peaches
Persimmons
Pineapple (sour)
Plums (sour)
Tamarind

Watermelon

Fruits to Limit or Avoid

Apples (sour)
Apricots (sour)
Bananas
Berries (sour)
Cherries (sour)
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Grapes (green)
Kiwi
Lemons
Mangos (green)
Oranges (sour)
Peaches
Persimmons
Pineapple (sour)
Plums (sour)
Tamarind

Pitta Nourishing Fruits

The fruits that pacify Pitta dosha are usually sweet and astringent, and it is aggravated by pungent, sour, and salty tastes.

Fruits to Add or Include

Apples (sweet)
Applesauce
Apricots (sweet)
Berries (sweet)
Cherries (sweet)
Coconut
Dates
Figs
Grapes (red, purple, black)
Limes
Mangos (ripe)
Melons
Oranges (sweet)
Papaya
Pears
Pineapple (sweet)
Plums (sweet)
Pomegranates
Prunes
Raisins
Strawberries
Watermelon

Fruits to Limit or Avoid

Apples (sour)
Apricots (sour)
Bananas
Berries (sour)
Cherries (sour)
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Grapes (green)
Kiwi
Lemons
Mangos (green)
Oranges (sour)
Peaches
Persimmons
Pineapple (sour)
Plums (sour)
Tamarind