OH HEY, KAPHA

MODERN AYURVEDIC:
YOUR DOSHA DIET
KAPHA // a combination of the earth and water elements, embodying the qualities/gunas of a smooth, nutritive clay. YAS, GOOD K, SOMETIMES NAH, AVOID
It’s heavy, slow, cold, oily, liquid, smooth, dense, soft, static, sticky, hard, and gross. You’re prone to heaviness in the mind and body.

VEGGIES FRUITS NUTS/SEEDS DAIRY ANIMAL GRAINS

asparagus, carrot, corn,
celery, beets, greens,
beans, fennel, artichoke,
peas, lettuce, cabbage,
leafy greens, watercress,
leeks, broccoli,
cauliflower, cooked
tomato, mushrooms,
onions, peppers, sprouts,
winter squash
artichoke, parsnip, potato
sweet potatoes, cucumber,
zucchini, pumpkin, summer
squash, raw tomatoes
apples, apricots, berries, almonds, coconut, goat milk white meat, freshwater barley, bran, buckwheat,
cherries, cranberries, flaxseed, popcorn, fish, poultry, shrimp, eggs cereals, couscous,
buttermilk, cottage
mango, pears, peaches, pumpkin seeds, sunflower (not fried) crackers, granola, polenta,
cheese. goat cheese, ghee
persimmons, seeds kangaroo, goat quinoa, spelt, rye, corn,
pomegranates, prunes, most nuts - high fat butter, cheese, cow’s milk, millet
yogurt, sour cream, red meats and all other
raisins, quince content and will increase oats, rice (basmati), rice
icecream, cream seafood, salmon, pork
figs (dry), grapes, kiwi, qualities of Kapha, chia cakes
pineapple, lemon/lime, seeds, sesame seeds
pasta, wheat, yeasted
melons, strawberries
breads, sweet breads, rice
sweet + sour fruits; (red, brown, white)
avocado, banana, coconut, arborio rice
dates, figs (fresh),
grapefruit, melons,
oranges, papaya,
pineapple, plums, rhubarb

HERBS/SPICES LEGUMES BEVERAGES SWEETENERS OILS ALCOHOL

all spices, especially
heating herbs like pepper,
paprika, fenugreek,
cardamom, cumin, ginger
salt!
mung beans, aduki beans,
black-eyed, chickpeas,
lima, split/pinto, white
beans, red lentils, chana
dal, split peas,
hot tofu/soy
black lentils, kidney beans,
tempeh. miso, cold soy
products, soy sauce
warm/spiced soy milk, honey (raw, unheated), small amounts of: ghee, always in moderation :)
herbal teas; cammomile, fruit juice concentrates corn, canola, almond, flax dry wine and cider
cumin, CCF, cinnamon, natural and artifical seed, sunflower, sesame
peppermint, fresh ginger, (external use) beer, cocktails, hard
sweeteners, cooked honey spirits, sweet wines
boiled water
all other oils
fresh fruit juices from list,
vegetable juice, broths,
licorice tea, caffeine
cold drinks, sugary drinks,
cold soy milk, milkshakes
and smoothies, tomato
juice, coconut milk /cream

TIPS // needs energising, warming and detoxifying foods. WANT MORE? // ready to start your Ayurvedic journey and learn more about who you are
Kapha pacifying tastes are bitter, pungent, astringent // aggravating = salty, sour, sweet energetically and doshic-ally? Book your initial consultation with Madeleine via
Get moving, especially after your meals, to aid your digestion and ward off lethargy. www.modernayurvedic.com.au/book-in-with-m-a
Avoid heavy, rich, carby foods, and cold dairy (which increases your doshas’ key qualities). Alternatively, email hello@modernayurvedic.com.au for consultation enquires.
Sip cumin seed or ginger tea to pacify Kapha by keeping things light and warm. Let’s get you started,
M.A.