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People with a predominant kapha dosha tend
to have a heavy and solid, or large build.
They are often overweight, gain weight
easily and have high muscle development
(plump and round). Their skin is thick,
smooth and moist with few wrinkles. Their
complexion is usually clear, fair or pale,
and hair is oily, thick and wavy. Their
teeth are strong, white and well formed.
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Eat more |
Eat less |
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Dry, light, spicy, heating foods
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Heavy, cold, sweet, sour, watery
foods |
| Vegetables
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Asparagus, beets,
broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage,
carrots, celery, peas, eggplant,
lettuce, bell peppers, radish,
spinach, zucchini |
Avocado, cauliflower,
corn, cucumbers, mushroom, potatoes,
pumpkin, parsnip |
| Fruits |
Apples, apricots,
pears, berries, cherries, peaches,
dried fruits, papaya, cranberries,
pomegranate |
Banana, citrus,
dates, coconut, figs, grapes,
mangoes, melons, pineapple, plums,
rhubarb, strawberries |
| Grains |
Barley, corn,
rye, millet, buckwheat |
Oats, rice, wheat,
pasta |
| Beans
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Mung beans, tofu,
lentils |
Kidney beans,
chick peas |
| Nuts &
Seeds |
Sunflower and
pumpkin seeds |
All nuts, sesame
seeds |
| Dairy |
Skim milk, butter
milk, goat milk |
Most dairy products |
| Herbs &
Spices |
All spices
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Salt |
| Oils |
Corn, sunflower,
mustard
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Most oils |
| Beverages |
Warm drinks, herbal
and spice teas, fruit and vegetable
juice |
Carbonated drinks,
cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea,
alcohol |
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