The types of ayurvedic diet as per the doshas
With the number of people suffering from obesity and diseases increasing by leaps and bounds, Ayurvedic diet provides a good respite to all. It is an ancient form of medicine originated in India and is now being followed worldwide, thanks to its many benefits.
In this type of a diet, people are divided into types depending on their age, gender, constitution (dosha) and the season. The most significant part is to attain a balance in the body as per the type of dosha so that a healthy body and mind are achieved. Let us now look at each one of them:
Vata dosha (space and air ailment)
The qualities of this dosha are cold, dry, light, hard and rough.
Foods which should be had should be moist, heavy, soft and oily. They should also be sweet, sour and salty. Some of the examples are ghee, dairy products, wheat, rice, bananas, etc. Vegetables should include beetroot, carrot, green beans, okra, onions, garlic, etc. Fruits that should be had are bananas, coconut, mangoes, etc. Grains include wheat, rice and oats.
Ayurvedic foods
Here is a list of the types of food that should be included in an ayurvedix diet, along with other important principles of ayurvedic diet
Stress Management The Ayurvedic Way
Here is a very good and comprehensive presentation about how to manage wuth stress the ayurvedic way. The presentation was edited by Dr.Gaurang Joshi and Dr. Bhavna Joshi, Medical Directors of the Atharva Multispeciality Ayurveda Hospital
