vata

In order to maintain dosha balance a suggested diet guideline can be indicated for Vata mind-body constitution –

• Warm food, moderately heavy textures, added butter and fat
• Salt, sour and sweet tastes; Soothing and satisfying foods, which are suggested for Vata balance issue; warm milk, cream, butter, warm soups, stews, hot cereals and fresh baked breads.
• Since Vata is a cold dry dosha, warm, nourishing foods are good for stabilizing Vata.
• Breakfast is recommended (hot cereals; cream of rice or other breakfast that is warm, milky and sweet).
• Hot or herbal tea with snacks in the late afternoon.
• Beverages with high amount of caffeine are not suggested.
• Warm moist foods (cooked grains and cereals, bowl or hot oatmeal or cup of steaming vegetable soup).
• Salted nuts are suggested, as heavy and oily food in opposition to salty snacks.
• All swett fruits are suggested for Vata. Avoid astringent fruits.
• Warm or hot water must be preferred against against ice drinks.

Inspired to: Essential Ayurveda – Salim Pushpanath – Dee Bee Info Publication