Pitta Prakruti
- August 2, 2019
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Diet Chart for Pitta Prakruti
The main symbol of Pitta is Agni or fire. Its main function in our body is to take care of metabolic activities, digestion, and release of energy. The persons whose Prakruti is Pitta are generally fiery and aggressive. The Physical attribute of Pitta Prakruti in an individual is medium weight and size of the body, excellent power of digestion, lustrous complexion, high body temperature, wonderful energy, etc.
Pitta pacifying foods help in balancing the Pitta dosha when it becomes unbalanced or aggravated. In such cases, the foods calm the Pitta by cooling and hydrating the tissues, balancing moisture, and maintaining the optimum temperature. The following are the foods which are best for Pitta Prakruti individuals.
| Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Coconut, Watermelon, Pomegranates, Grapes, Apples, Figs, Ripe mangoes, Sweet cherries, Avocado, Pears. | Green mango, Tamarind, Kiwi, Lemons, Peach, Strawberries, Banana, Orange. |
| Vegetables | Mushrooms, Sweet potatoes, Cucumber, Bitter melon, Fennel, Green beans, Sprouts, Cabbage, Squash, Broccoli. | Eggplant, Raw beets, Tomatoes, Peppers, Radish, Spinach, Turnip. |
| Grains | Whole grain, Rice, Oats, White quinoa, Whole wheat. | Corns, Brown rice, Millet, Rye, Buckwheat, All refined grains. |
| Legumes | Black beans, Kidney beans, Split beans, Yellow lentil, Pink lentil, Green gram, Black-eyed beans. | Soybeans, Black gram, Split black gram. |
| Dairy Product | Sweet lassi, Sweet cream, Goat cheese (unsalted), Ghee, Cow’s Milk (warmed). | Cold milk, Butter (salted), Sour cream, Yogurt, Ice cream, Cheese. |
| Oils | Olive oil, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil, Flaxseed oil. | Sesame oil, Almond oil, Safflower oil, Peanut oil. |
| Nuts | Unsalted (sunflower seeds, popcorn, pumpkin seeds), Coconut, Flax seeds, Soaked and peeled raw almonds. | Peanuts, Walnut, Sesame seeds, Cashews, Almonds, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, Pecans. |
| Spices | Cardamom, Coriander, Fresh basil, Fresh ginger, Fennel, Cloves, Mint, Turmeric, Parsley. | Cayenne pepper, Cinnamon, Dry basil, Oregano, Garlic, Mustard seeds, Nutmeg, Fenugreek, Dry ginger. |
| Animal product | Egg whites, Freshwater fish, White meat. | Egg yolks, Red meat, Dark meat chicken, Saltwater fish, Seafood. |
| Beverage | Coconut water, Herbal tea, Fresh fruit juices. | Coffee, Cold drinks, Sour fruit juices, Red wine, Alcohol, Teas, Coffee. |
| Sweeteners | Non-Refined sugar. | Honey, Refined white sugar, Jaggery. |
Follow this diet chart along with the Ayurvedic medicines for getting good and effective results.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.