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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

Spaghetti Squash

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Vata (if undercooked)

Kapha

Spinach

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Strawberry

Gunas/ Qualities

Easy, Light, Cold, Liquid

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, Sour, Astringent

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Summer Squash

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, moist

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

None

Vata, Pitta (moderation)

Sunflower Seeds

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta (moderation)

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Kapha (in excess)

Vata, Pitta

Sweet Potatoes

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Easy, Heavy, Moist

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if overused)

Pitta, Kapha

Swiss Chard

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, slightly moist

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Vata, Kapha

Tomato

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, slightly oily

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sour, sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Pitta

Kapha, Vata

Tulsi

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Kapha, Vata

Taste(s)

Pungent, Bitter

Aggravates

Pitta (if overused)

Vata, Kapha

Turmeric

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, Pungent

Aggravates

Pitta (in excess)

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