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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

Blueberries

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Bok Choi

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, moist

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Vata

Bone Broth

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily, warm

Pacifies

Vata

Taste(s)

Salty, sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (excessive consumption), Pitta (if very spicy)

Pitta, Kapha

Broccoli

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, pungent, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Pitta, Kapha

Brussel Sprouts

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Vata, Pitta

Butternut Squash

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Cabbage

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent, pungent

Aggravates

Vata

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Cardamom

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, Sweet

Aggravates

None (in moderation)

Pitta, Kapha

Cauliflower

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, pungent, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Pitta, Kapha

Chia Seeds

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, slimy

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Astringent

Aggravates

Vata (in excess)

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