Diet Plan for Vata Prakriti
Everybody has his own constitution, likewise, the Vata predominant people are those who have the qualities like instant action taking, quite activeness, but have less immunity due to which they are more susceptible to diseases. Vata dosha is one of the Vital Energies of the body, which is composed of air and space elements.The symptoms of aggravated Vata include an irregular digestion, gas, constipation, intestinal cramps, poor assimilation and fatigue. Vata has cool properties, people with Vata prakriti like more cold, and dry foodstuffs. Generally foods which are sweet, sour, and salty in taste are good for balancing vata, and recommended for healthy digestion. Vata imbalance may result from excessive alcohol, hot spicy, fried foods, raw veggies, and fermented foods. Excessive food consumption can also contribute to Vata imbalance, mostly that tastes bitter, pungent and astringent.
DIET CHART FOR VATA PRAKRITI
EARLY-MORNING
One glass of warm water + 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Oats / Veg Idli / Semolina pancake / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Yogurt / 1- egg white part only
MID-MORNING
Fruits / Steamed salad / Coconut water / Buttermilk
LUNCH
Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal + Curd + salad
EVENING
Herbal Tea / Green tea / Rice flakes snack
PRE-DINNER
Veg / Chicken Soups (Home-made)
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Veg khichri / Boiled Rice / Veg + Dal + salad
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Whole wheat, Oats, Amaranth, Quinoa, Brown rice.
Cereals to be used Limited
White refined flour, Rye, White rice, Dry oats
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Cherries, Dates, Grapes, Grapefruit, Mango, Papaya, Raspberries, Figs (soaked), Apricots, Peaches, Plums, Banana (Ripe), and Apples
Fruits to be used Limited
Cranberries, Melon, Dried fruits
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Cooked onion, Avocado, Beets, Carrots, Cilantro, Parsley, Sweet potatoes, Green beans, Mustard, Okra, Peas (cooked), Potatoes, and Turnip (occasionally)
Vegetables to be used Limited
Raw vegetables,Cauliflower, Chard, Sprouts, Cucumber, Spinach, Brussels sprouts, Lettuce, Mushroom, Cabbage, eggplant,potato
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
Moong Dal, Red lentil
Pulses to be used Limited
Kidney beans, Chickpeas,Pinto, Lima, Soy and Split peas
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Buttermilk, cow milk, Butter, Cream, Kefir, Yogurt, Rice kheer, Tofu
Dairy Products to be used Limited
Ice-cream, Powdered milk, Whole-milk, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Fennel, Cardamom, Garlic, Nutmeg, Basil, Cloves, Cumin, Salt, Turmeric, Asafetida (Hing), Ajwain, Black pepper, Cayenne, Mint, Mustard and Sea salt
Spices to be used Limited
Coriander seeds
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Fruit Juices, Herbal Tea
Drinks to be avoided
Beer, Wine, Coffee, Hard alcohol, Ice cold drinks and soft drinks
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg White, Fish (fresh) chicken,seafood,Turkey and shell fish (Grilled / Roasted)
Flesh Foods to be used Limited
Beef, Lamb, Pork, Red meat, mutton
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Almonds, Pine nuts, Walnuts, Cashew nuts, Macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds (All are advised to take soaked)
Dry Fruits to be used Limited
Sunflower seeds, Dry and Roasted nuts
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Cow ghee, sesame, Almond oil, Avocado oil, Butter, Olive oil, Coconut oil, Mustard oil, Peanut oil, Sunflower oil
Oils to be used Limited
Soy, Canola, flaxseed oil
SWEETENERS
Sweeteners to be consumed
Jaggery, Molasses, Non-refined sugar, Fruit sugar and Honey (raw)
Sweeteners to be used Limited
Brown sugar, White sugar and artificial sweeteners
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Eat three meals in a day and take meals regularly.
- Don't skip meals, especially breakfast.
- Food should be properly cooked and served hot as it is good for balancing vata.
