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People with a predominant vata dosha display physical and emotional characteristics linked to the elemental qualities of space/akasha and air/vayu. They are very active - mobile, restless and energetic. They have fast metabolisms, so are often thin with little muscle development and protruding joints that may make cracking noises. Their skin is dry, rough and thin with visible veins.

Item	Eat more	Eat less
Item	Warm, heavy, moist, sweet foods	Cold, light, dry, pungent, bitter foods
Vegetables	Avocado, beets, asparagus, carrots, eggplant, leeks, olives, pumpkin, radish, sweet potato, spinach , zucchini	Raw or frozen vegetables, peas, brussel sprouts, broccoli cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, corn, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, potatoes
Fruits	Apricots, banana, cherries, fresh figs, peaches, citrus fruits, dates, mango, papaya, grapes, berries, pineapple, plums	Dried fruits, apples, pears, prunes, pomegranates, cranberries, melons
Grains	Rice, oats, wheat, pasta	Barley, buckwheat, rye, corn, millet, rice cakes, puffed or dry cereals
Beans	Mung beans, soy beans (in tofu, milk or cheese)	Most beans: kidney, lima, navy, pinto, split peas, white beans, black beans, lentils
Nuts & Seeds	All nuts in moderation. Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.	Dry roasted or smoked nuts
Dairy	All dairy in moderation	Powdered milk, ice cream
Herbs & Spices	Asafoetidea, basil, caraway, clove, cardamom, sage, cinnamon, pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel, garlic, onion, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric	Coriander seeds, fenugreek, parsley
Oils	Most oils, especially sesame	Corn oil
Beverages	Warm drinks, herbal or spiced teas, warm milk, fruit and vegetable juice without ice.	Carbonated drinks, cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol