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Nourish & Balance: The Ayurvedic Food Index

Unlock the Healing Power of Food with Ayurveda
Step into the world of Ayurveda and discover how everyday ingredients can transform your health and vitality. This comprehensive food database is your gateway to understanding the unique qualities, dosha-balancing properties, and medicinal benefits of a wide variety of foods. Whether you're seeking to harmonize your constitution, create meals that align with nature's rhythms, or simply deepen your knowledge of Ayurvedic principles, this resource empowers you to make food your most potent medicine. Explore, experiment, and embrace the ancient wisdom that connects your plate to your well-being.

Pitta, Kapha

Pomegranate

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Astringent, Sweet

Aggravates

Vata (if too astringent)

Vata (if not in excess), Pitta

Potatoes

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Heavy, Dry

Pacifies

Vata (if not in excess), Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent

Aggravates

Kapha (if fried or overused)

Vata, Pitta

Pumpkin

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta

Pumpkin Seeds

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, Oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent

Aggravates

Kapha

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Quinoa

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Light, Easy

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha

Radish

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Raspberries

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta

Red Rice

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, slightly dry

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta

Salmon

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, Oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent

Aggravates

Kapha

Vata

Sesame Seeds

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, Oily

Pacifies

Vata

Taste(s)

Sweet, Bitter

Aggravates

Kapha (if overused)

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