Cayenne PepperChili is very hot and pungent! It is a pure pungent – with lots of heat and little flavor. Be cautious, as chili is very intense.As a member of the nightshade family (solanaceae), cayenne too aggravates Vata and Pitta, due to the weak liver of...
CarrotCooked carrots are sweet, contain lots of fiber, easy to digest, enhance the digestive fire, good for cleansing the digestive system, the liver and the blood. They are ideal for those who are both overweight, lethargic (excess quantity) and depleted of nutrients...
Cabbage (raw)The cabbage family is one group of vegetables best avoided by Vata. If eaten by Vata, it is wisest to cook it, oil it and spice it well, rather than eat it raw. PropertiesTaste: sweet, pungentNatural Attributes: cold, dry, heavyTissue impact (Vipak):...
BeetrootBeets are sweet and warming. In small amounts they are particularly therapeutic for excess liver conditions. Eaten in excess, however, they will aggravate fire. PropertiesTaste: sweet, astringentNatural Attributes: heavy, dry, mobileTissue impact (Vipak):...
BasilWhether dealing with a chronic lung condition or acute cold symptoms, basil can help cut through mucus and relieve congestion. It contains cinnamic acid which helps you breathe freely by enhancing circulation, breaking up and removing phlegm from your bronchial...
AvocadoAvocado’s heavy, oily, and cool qualities lubricate the intestines and moisten dry lungs. Eating this nourishing food helps soothe the joints, moisturize dry hair, skin and nails, and enhance libido. Avocado strongly builds Ojas, and is an excellent baby...
AsparagusAsparagus purifies your blood by sending toxins out through your urinary tract, and it has the capacity to eliminate water through the kidneys. Too much asparagus may irritate the kidney and is contraindicated for kidney inflammation. When you cook asparagus...
Distilled vinegar should not be used internally since it is highly demineralizing. Quality vinegars for internal use contain more of their own minerals; even so, these are potent and should be used in moderation. The best types of vinegars are organic, naturally...
