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The Pitta Diet Here is a sample of foods recommended
for Pitta types. Eat mainly from the "Often" and "In Moderation"
lists and only infrequently or on special occasions from the "Seldom"
list. Use this list as a convenient shopping list to assist you in
shopping intelligently at your local supermarket and natural food
stores.
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Fruits |
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Apples (sweet) |
Apples (sour) |
Apricots (sour) |
| Avocado |
Bananas |
Berries (sour) |
| Dates |
Cherries |
Grapefruit |
| Pears |
Limes |
Lemons |
| Watermelon |
Peaches |
Strawberries |
| Vegetables |
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Acorn Squash |
Beets |
Beet Greens |
| Broccoli |
Carrots |
Garlic |
| Cucumber |
Leeks |
Hot Peppers |
| Peas |
Eggplant |
Radishes |
| Potatoes |
Spinach |
Tomatoes |
| Grains |
|
|
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Barley |
Amaranth |
Buckwheat |
| Oats (cooked) |
Corn |
Millet |
| Rice (basmati) |
Oats (dry) |
Oat Granola |
| Rice (white) |
Oat bran |
Quinoa |
| Wheat |
Rice (brown) |
Rye |
| Nuts & Seeds |
|
|
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Coconut |
Almonds |
Black walnuts |
| Psyllium |
Flax seeds |
Brazil nuts |
| Pumpkin seeds |
Macadamia |
Cashews |
| Sunflower seeds |
Pecans |
Filberts |
| Sesame seeds |
Pine nuts |
Peanuts |
| Fats & Oils |
|
|
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Butter (unsalted) |
Almond oil |
Butter (salted) |
| Coconut oil |
Apricot oil |
Corn |
| Olive oil |
Avocado |
Sesame |
| Soybean oil |
Safflower oil |
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| Sunflower oil |
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Adapted from The Ayurvedic Guide to Diet and
Weight Loss, copyright 2002 Scott Gerson, M.D.
Used with permission. |
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