PITTA DIET
CONSUMABLE
FRUITS: apple, blueberry, cranberry, date, fig, grape, lime, mango, cantaloupe, watermelon, ripe orange, pear, persimmon, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, raspberry
VEGETABLES: alfalfa sprouts, artichoke, asparagus, bell pepper, bitter melon, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, cilantro, fresh corn, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, kale, lettuce, mushroom, okra, parsley, fresh green peas, potato, summer squash, sunflower sprouts
GRAINS: barley, basmati rice, blue corn, long-grain brown rice, couscous, millet, muesli, oats, quinoa, wheat
LEGUMES: adzuki beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, lima beans, mung beans, soy, yellow peas, tofu
SEEDS
NUTS & SEEDS: coconut, sunflower seeds
DAIRY PRODUCTS: cheese (without salt), cottage cheese, cream, homemade cheese, milk, rice milk, soy milk
OILS: butter, coconut oil, ghee, sunflower oil, soy oil
SWEETENERS: fructose, fresh honey, cane sugar, maple sugar, raw sugar
SPICES: cardamom, cilantro, cloves, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, mint, rosemary, saffron, turmeric
MEATS: not recommended
BEVERAGES: cool spring water, black tea, green tea, tart teas, milk, vegetable juices
VITAMINS, MINERALS: Vitamins B, K, A. Iron, calcium
DIETARY ADVICE:
Preferably consume raw, cold, mildly spiced foods. Do not use too much oil for cooking. Avoid overcooked, fatty foods. When selecting food, pay attention to its purity and quality. Three meals a day are sufficient, but avoid late-night dinners. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible, preferably raw. Whole grains should also be included in the diet. Avoid seeds, nuts, and red meats. Fluid intake should be plentiful, including cool spring water, green tea, black tea, tart teas, milky beverages, and vegetable juices.
NOT CONSUMABLE
FRUITS: apricot, banana, cherry, grapefruit, lemon, papaya, peach, strawberry
VEGETABLES: avocado, beetroot, carrot, chard, chili pepper, raw onion, cooked onion, radish, seaweed, spinach, sweet potato, tomato, winter radish, horseradish, yam
GRAINS: short-grain brown rice, buckwheat, corn, rye
LEGUMES: lentils, peanuts
SEEDS
NUTS & SEEDS: almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pine nut, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, walnut
DAIRY PRODUCTS: buttermilk, salted cheese, ice cream, kefir, sour cream, yogurt
OILS: almond oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, margarine, mustard oil, peanut butter, safflower oil, sesame oil
SWEETENERS: refined (white) sugar, old honey, molasses
SPICES: basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, horseradish, savory, mustard, nutmeg, paprika, rock salt, sage, sea salt, soy sauce, tamarind
MEATS: red meat, fish, shellfish
BEVERAGES: coffee, alcohol
This guide helps Pitta-type individuals (both physically and mentally) to maintain or restore their dosha balance.
The Pitta dosha influences digestion and metabolism, body temperature, and biological transformative processes. Salty, spicy, and sour foods are fire-type foods, so Pitta/fire-type individuals should consume them with careful attention and moderation, as excessive consumption can lead to Pitta imbalance.
Primarily, it is advisable to consume cold or warm foods, but never scorching hot, prioritizing bitter and sweet flavors.
It is recommended to use a small amount of butter or oil for preparing meals. Since Pitta has a strong and effective influence on digestion, Pitta-type individuals do not gain weight, no matter how much they eat (with the exception of Pitta-Kapha types).
Most Pitta-type individuals tend to consume too much salt, as well as sour and spicy foods, which is unfavorable for them. Pitta types should avoid pickles, yogurt, sour cream, and cheese. Additionally, avoid using vinegar; instead, flavor your salads with lemon. Alcoholic and fermented beverages and coffee should be avoided, as their tart taste increases Pitta. However, herbal teas (mint, licorice) are excellent. A vegetarian diet rich in milk, grains, and vegetables is beneficial for Pitta types.
Avoid oily, hot, salty, heavy, deep-fried foods; instead, eat starchy vegetables, grains, and beans.
Avoid stress-induced overeating! Fast food is definitely not good; however, Japanese and Chinese cuisine has a beneficial effect. Mexican foods increase the fire element, which is also not favorable for Pitta types, as excessive fire can potentially lead to digestive disorders. To alleviate aggravated Pitta, it is recommended to mix 2 teaspoons of ghee in a glass of warm milk and drink it (ghee is not recommended for high cholesterol levels).
In summary: avoid egg yolks, nuts, strong spices, salt, and hot beverages. Add sweet and bitter flavors to your meals and reduce sourness.
Pitta-type individuals tend to experience sudden, passionate extremes. Stress is a serious challenge for them, so to alleviate it, choose leisure activities that relieve tension. The tranquility of nature can have a “cooling” effect on them; a good conversation or creative activity can ease their tension.
Further diet information, personalized recommendations, and body type determination are available through an assessment with Ayurvedic expert Ajay Singh. We warmly welcome you!
Source: Dr. David Frawley: Ayurvedic Healing; A Comprehensive Guide
