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How to use this list
One of the most unique facets of Ayurvedic dietetics is that different foods from each food groups are
recommended for different Ayurvedic Constitutional Types.
In using the list below, eat mainly from the "Often" and "In Moderation" lists and only infrequently or on
special occasions from the "Seldom" list.
"Often" in this context means consuming these foods every day would be fine.
"In Moderation" means that you should consume approximately one-third to one-half the amount of these
foods as you do the "Often" foods. These foods are an important part of your diet in the proper amounts.
"Seldom" means about once a month.
FRUITS
Often
In Moderation Seldom
Avocado Melons (sweet) Soursop Cranberries Bananas Oranges Figs(fresh) Raisins(soaked)
Grapefruit Rhubarb
Grapes Watermelon
Kiwi
Lemons
Limes
VEGETABLES

Often
In Moderation
Spaghetti Squash Sprouts Turnips Turnip Greens
THE VATA DIET (continued)
SWEETENERS
Often In Moderation
Brown Rice Syrup Fructose Most Fruit Juice Concentrates Honey Jaggery Maple Syrup Sucanat Sugar Cane Juice Stevia

CONDIMENTS

Often In Moderation Seldom
Garlic Rosewater
Ghee Saffron
Ginger(fresh) Sage
Gomasio Savory
Hijiki Spearmint
Horseradish Star Anise
Kelp Tamarind
Kombu Tarragon
Lemon Turmeric
Lime Vanilla
Lime Pickle Wintergreen
Mango Chutney
Mango Pickle
Mint Leaves

DAIRY
All dairy is acceptable in moderation.
Often In Moderation Seldom
Buttermilk Goat's Milk (liquid) Goat's Milk (powdered)
Cow's Milk Ice Cream Condensed Milk
Hard Cheese Sour Cream
Soft Cheese
Goat Cheese
Yogurt

GRAINS

Often
In Moderation

Amaranth

ANIMAL FOODS

Often In Moderation Seldom

Beef Freshwater Fish Lamb
Blue Green Algae Shellfish Pork
Chicken Shrimp Rabbit
Mahi Venison
Red Snapper
Swordfish
Turkey (white meat
Tuna
LEGUMES

Often In Moderation Seldom
Adzuki Beans Black Beans Black Eyed Beans
Black Lentils Common Lentils Chana Dal
Mung Beans Lima Beans Garbanzos
Red Lentils Soy Beans Kala Chana
Soy Milk (liquid) Kidney Beans
Tepery Beans Navy Beans
Tofu Pinto Beans
Tur Dal Soy Flour
Soy Powder Split Peas Tempeh White Beans In Moderation Seldom
Brazil Nuts Macadamia Nuts Pistaschios Cashews Pecans Coconut
SEEDS

Often In Moderation Seldom

Chia Psyllium None
Flax
Sesame
Pumpkin
Sunflower
OILS
All oils are fine, especially sesame, olive and flaxseed.
BEVERAGES

Often

Peel,Osha,Peppermint,Red Zinger Roseflowers,Rosehip,Saffron, Sarsaparilia,Sassafras,Spearmint Wild Ginger) In Moderation

Alcohol
Aloe Vera Juice
Berry Juice
Chocolate
HerbTeas (Chamomile, Cloves, Comfrey, Jasmine, Raspberry, Sage, Yarrow)
Seldom

Apple Juice
Herb Teas (Alfalfa,Barley,Blackberry,Borage,Burdock, Chrysanthemum,Corn Silk,Dandelion,Hibiscus,Hops,Mormon Dairy Drinks (cold) Tea,Nettle,Passion Flower,Red Clover,Strawberry,Violet,Wintergreen Ice Cold Drinks

Source: http://ayurveda.md/pdf/Vata_Diet.pdf