Diet Chart For Kapha Prakriti

It is a gastrointestinal disorder that results in diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating in severe cases, mucus is also found in the stool. Intake of dairy products, chocolate, citrus food, or alcohol can worsen the symptoms leading to severe constipation and diarrhea. Stress also serves as a major symptom of IBS. So, by managing our lifestyle and diet, we can control the symptoms more easily. A high-fiber diet is helpful in adding bulk to the stools and
promoting normal bowel motility. Avoid overuse of laxatives, antibiotics, caffeine, and fat-rich foods as it disrupts the normal functioning of the digestive system.

Food Products	Best for Kapha Dosha	Good for Kapha Dosha	Neutral for Kapha Dosha	Bad for Kapha Dosha
DAIRY PRODUCTS	No Dairy Products are Good for Kapha. Dairy products are rich in Fat content which is responsible for Aggravation of Kapha Dosha.	Cow’s Ghee (do not have any impact on Kapha until taken in controlled qty.), Soy milk or goat milk does not exacerbate Kapha if taken preferably in the evening.	—	All Other Animal Based Dairy Products

FRUITS, DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	Apple, Pomegranate, Melon, Pears, Prunes, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Chia Seeds	Java Plums, Papaya, Plum, Sesame Seeds	Grapes, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Figs, Strawberries, Cherries, Watermelons, Cranberries, Dragon Fruit, Litchi, Avocado (If taken preferably in evening)	Banana, Dates, Lemon, Cashew Nuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Hazelnuts, Brazilian Nuts

VEGETABLES	Green Leafy Vegetables, Broccoli, Mustard Greens, Ash Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Cabbage, Cauliflower	Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Green Beans, Lettuce, Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Ginger	Capsicum, Eggplant, Raw Vegetables, Okra, Kale, All Salads	Sweet Potatoes, Potato, and Tomato (if consumed in high amounts)

GRAINS	Aged Wheat, Barley	Cornflour, Buckwheat, Kodo Millets, Quinoa	Foxtail Millets, Finger Millets, Oats	White Rice, Newly Harvested Cereals, White Flour and its Products

BEANS & PULSES	Generally, All kinds of Pulses and Beans are Good for Kapha but Light Lentils like Yellow and Pink Lentils are the Best.	Kidney Beans, Split Peas, Pigeon Peas, Black Gram / Horse Gram	Chickpeas and Sprouts	—

SPICES	Black Pepper, Cloves, Thyme, Cardamom, Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Turmeric, Fenugreek Leaves, Fennel, Cinnamon	Basil, Fenugreek Seeds, Nutmeg	Pink Salt & Rock salt / Sea Salt	White Salt

OILS	Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil	Cow Ghee, Sesame Oil	Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Canola Oil	Coconut Oil, Butter

NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS	Non-Veg is not Good for Kapha, as it contains fat, which aggravates Kapha.	—	Roasted Chicken and Turkey without Gravy or in Soup Form	Duck, Eggs, Fish, Red Meat, Pork, Beef

OTHERS	Arjun tea and other Herbal Teas	Honey, Warm Ginger Water, Warm Water with Black Salt or Rock Salt	Jaggery, Wine Note: Hard Drinks – in very little quantity	Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Artificial Sweeteners, Refined Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sweets, Jams, Beer, Cold Water, Iced Drinks, Sweet Drinks, Soft Drinks, Sweet Fruit Juices, Brown Bread