Ayurvedic Nutrition is easy and simple, yet, quite complicated.
Unless you are well, and, quite healty, it is not possible to just read a book and start using recipes indicated for your dosha-Vata, Pitta or Kapha.
For those who are unwell, suffering from vitiated agni (digestive fire), or other dosha related imbalances, it is advised you visit an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Ayurvedic Nutrition considers the following items:
Rasa-There are six tastes. Ones food and diet must have all the six tastes when one is well. When unwell, it is suggested to focus on the rasas, or, tastes suggested for your dosha. For example, for pitta and high heat sweet (naturally), bitter and astringent (green beans, plantain) are suggested.
Virya-Heating or Cooling Potency
Protein Source<-Animal based, Plant Based (always preferred)
Sattva, Tamas, or Rajas-Affect on the mind.
Prana- Local, organic and full of Prana
Ojas- If the food item supports ojas or bodys natural immunity.
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