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The Vata Diet Here is a sample of foods recommended
for Vata types. Eat mainly from the "Often" and "In Moderation"
lists and only infrequently or on special occasions from the "Seldom"
list. Vata types do best with the sweet, sour, and salty tastes
that ground the mind and body, especially if a moderate amount of
appropriate spices is included. Food should be well-cooked and
very warm, but not too hot or too salty. 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 |
| Apricot |
Apples |
Dried Fruits |
| Bananas |
Soursop |
Cranberries |
| Cherries |
Strawberries |
Pears |
| Pineapple |
|
Pomegranate |
| Watermelon |
|
Prunes |
| Vegetables |
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Asparagus |
Broccoli |
Brussels sprouts |
| Beets |
Cauliflower |
Cabbage |
| Carrots |
Fresh Corn |
Eggplant |
| Onions (cooked) |
Peas |
Mushrooms |
| Squash |
Tomatoes |
Pumpkin |
| Grains |
|
|
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Amaranth |
Barley |
Cold cereal |
| Oats (cooked) |
Corn |
Buckwheat |
| Rice (all) |
Wheat bran |
Millet |
| Wheat |
|
Oats (dry) |
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Rye |
| Nuts & Seeds |
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|
| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
| Almonds |
Peanuts |
None |
| Brazil nuts |
Pine nuts |
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| Cashews |
Pistachios |
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| Flax seeds |
Psyllium |
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| Sesame seeds |
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| Fats & Oils |
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| Often |
In Moderation |
Seldom |
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All fats and oils. |
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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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