KAPHA LIFESTYLE PLAN
KAPHA LIFESTYLE PLAN
WATER AND EARTH
Medium to weak digestive system, Slow but steady immunity, Low energy with good stamina, Largest body type, Slow, methodical and graceful in thought and action, Average circulation, Oiliness and coolness of body; Prone to obesity, diabetes, mucus and cholesterol build up, respiratory, heart, stomach problems
BASIC GUIDELINES
Small amounts of food in general, especially of protein and fats, low carbohydrates also
Foods to Avoid:
Oily, cold, sweet, sour, salty, heavy foods; Root vegetables, heavy grains, excess dairy/animal products/nuts, excess sugary foods, fried foods
Foods to Indulge In:
Dry, light, warm, bitter, pungent, astringent, easily digestible foods; Cooked foods, diuretic grains, spices, light grains and legumes, light fruits and vegetables
DAIRY AND EGGS
Eat Most Eat Least or Avoid
Eggs cheeses
Goat milk (very small amount) cream
Ghee (moderation) Ice cream
OILS, FATS, NUTS AND SEEDS
Almonds and oil (small amounts) olive oil
Canola oil peanuts and oil
Corn oil walnuts and oil
Ghee (moderation) water chestnuts
Mustard oil (moderation)
Pumpkin seed (moderation)
Safflower oil
Sesame seed/oil (moderation)
Sunflower seed/oil (moderation)
LEGUMES
Most beans (esp. black, mung, pinto) lentils (black)
Most dahls and lentils (esp. red) kidney beans
Most peas Soya products (tofu, tempeh)
Tofu (moderation)
GRAINS
Barley raw grains
Buckwheat rolled oats
Corn wheat and products
Millet
Muslei
Oats (fine only)
Rice
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Sweet, watery and root vegetables
Beets Avocado
Bitter melon Cucumber (in excess)
Broccoli Eggplant
Cabbage Kumara
Carrots Potato
Leafy vegetables Pumpkin
Spinach Parsnip
Sprouts Sea vegetables
Squashes tomatoes
Turnips Watercress
FRUITS AND JUICES
Cooked, light fruits Raw fruits (in winter/spring)
Apple banana
Apricot pineapple
Berries
Cranberries
Dried fruits
Mangoes
Peaches
Pears
Pomegranate
Prunes
HERBS, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS
Hot and diuretic spices salt (in excess)
Basil sauces (soya, ketchup, mayonnaise…)
Chilli sugar (in excess)
Cinnamon
Clove
Cumin seed
Fenugreek
Ginger
Honey (moderation)
Mustard seeds
Pepper
Turmeric
BEVERAGES
Stimulants (in moderation) Coffee
Tea Soft drinks
Warm drinks
Kapha pacifying tea
EXERCISE
Stimulating vigorous exercise, endurance, cycling, jogging, running, walking, swimming, aerobics, tai chi and yoga for more lazy or overweight types - anything which will get them active.
PERSONALITY
Calm, steady, considerate, take their time with life and decisions, logical analysis, social, loyal, complacent, not easily upset, emotionally sensitive, forgiving/or hold grudges a long time, understanding, long term memory is very good, enjoy sleeping and eating, save money, reluctant to take on new responsibility, tendency to greed , laziness and selfishness, pleasure-oriented, patient, humble, have long-term friendships, stable, committed, stubborn, lack motivation due to self-satisfaction, steady faith, maintain status quo, compassionate and maternal, learn through touch, taste, emotion and sensation, don’t crave excitement and stimulation
*PLEASE NOTE This list does not contain references to foods commonly avoided by people of the Hare Krsna faith –alcohol, meat, seafood, eggs, onions, garlic and mushrooms. For Kapha people, onions and garlic rajasic (heating) and mushrooms are less tamasic (heavy) when cooked with spices.
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