The Kapha Diet

Here is a sample of foods recommended for Kapha types.  Eat mainly from the "Often" and "In Moderation" lists and only infrequently or on special occasions from the "Seldom" list.  Kapha types tend to crave rich-tasting, sweet, and processed foods devoid of prana; consequently, they must adopt a diet that is light, warm, dry, and spicy.  Oily, heavy, dense, and cold foods should be avoided. Use this list as a convenient shopping list to assist you in shopping intelligently at your local supermarket and natural food stores.

 

Fruits
Often In Moderation Seldom
Apples Oranges Bananas
Pears Pineapple Dates
Pomegranates Cantaloupe Avocado
Cranberries Plums Raisins
Persimmons Strawberries Honeydew Melon

 

Vegetables
Often In Moderation Seldom
Green Peppers Beets Tomatoes
Lettuce Potatoes Squash (all)
Onions Pumpkin Corn
Lima Beans Mushrooms Sweet Potatoes
Carrots   Cucumbers

 

Grains    
Often In Moderation Seldom
Barley Basmati rice Wheat
Millet Brown rice Semolina
Rye Oats White rice
Buckwheat   Corn
Arrowroot   Wild rice

 

Nuts & Seeds    
Often In Moderation Seldom
None Alfalfa seeds Brazil nuts
  Chestnuts Cashews
  Sesame seeds Peanuts
  Almonds Pecans
  Pine nuts Sunflower seeds

 

Fats & Oils    
Often In Moderation Seldom
None Flaxseed oil Butter
  Olive oil Olives
  Sesame oil Coconut oil
  (all unrefined) Soybean oil
  Ghee Mayonnaise

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Adapted from The Ayurvedic Guide to Diet and Weight Loss, copyright 2002 Scott Gerson, M.D.  Used with permission.