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People with a pitta dosha display an inherent fire/agni
elemental
character. They are of medium build, with greater muscular
development than that displayed by vata. Their skin is soft and
warm, and they have a lot of body heat and often perspire
excessively. Their hair is thin and often reddish or blond, and they
may experience premature graying, baldness or excessive hair loss.
Their skin flushes easily and they often have many freckles and
moles. Their skin develops acne, rashes, bruises or sunburn easily.
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Eat
more
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Eat
less
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| Cool,
sweet and juicy foods |
Acidic,
sour, spicy, salty, oily foods |
| Vegetables
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Asparagus,
bell pepper, broccoli, brussel
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower,
celery, corn, cucumber, lettuce,
mushroom, peas, parsnip, potato,
squash, zucchini, salads |
Avocado,
beets, carrots, chilies, eggplant,
olives, onion, pickles, radish,
spinach, tomato, turnip |
| Fruits
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Apples,
banana, dates, coconut, grapes,
lychee, mango,melons, pomegranate |
Apricots,
berries, cherries, citrus fruits,
cranberries, papaya, peaches,
pineapple, plums rhubarb |
| Grains
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Barley,
oats, rice, wheat
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Corn,
millet, rye, buckwheat |
| Beans
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All
beans
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Lentils |
| Nuts
& Seeds |
Coconut,
pumpkin and sunflower seeds
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Most
nuts, sesame seeds |
| Dairy
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Unsalted
butter, ghee, milk, soft cheeses,
buttermilk, sweet lassi |
Sour
cream, yogurt, hard cheeses, sour
buttermilk, ice cream |
| Herbs
& Spices |
Cardamom,
coriander, cumin, dill, fennel,
lemongrass, mint, rose, turmeric |
Asafoetidea,
basil, bay leaf, caraway, clove,
cayenne, cinnamon, fenugreek,
garlic, sage, ginger, mustard
seeds, nutmeg, onion, pepper,
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| Oils
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Coconut,
sunflower, soy |
Almond,
corn, sesame, olive, peanut |
| Beverages
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Cool
drinks, milk, water, coconut milk,
fruit and vegetable juice |
Carbonated
drinks, hot drinks, coffee, tea,
alcohol |
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