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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.

Vata, Pitta (when soaked)

Almonds

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta (when soaked)

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive, especially unsoaked)

Pitta, Kapha

Apples

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if raw)

Kapha

Arugula

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Asparagus

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent, Bitter

Aggravates

Vata (if raw)

Vata, Pitta

Avocado

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Heavy, Oily, Easy

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha

Pitta, Kapha

Barley

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Astringent, sweet

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Vata, Kapha

Basil

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Pitta (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta

Basmati Rice

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, soft

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

Vata, Kapha

Beets

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, slightly oily

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Pitta (in excess)

Vata, Pitta

Black Rice

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, Oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if overused)

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