Ayurvedic Diet: Eating Right for Your Dosha

In Ayurveda, food is more than fuel — it’s medicine.

Your dosha (body constitution) plays a major role in what foods will keep you healthy, energised, and balanced. At Anam Ayurveda, we help you discover your dosha and craft a personalised diet plan that works with your body, not against it.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how each dosha should eat:

Vata Dosha (Air + Ether)

• Tends to be cold, dry, and light

• Needs warm, grounding, and oily foods

• Avoid raw veggies and cold salads

• Favour stews, root vegetables, ghee, and spices like ginger or cinnamon

Pitta Dosha (Fire + Water)

• Tends to be hot, sharp, and intense

• Needs cooling, calming, and slightly dry foods

• Avoid spicy, sour, and fried food

• Favour cucumbers, coconut, leafy greens, oats, and sweet fruits

Kapha Dosha (Earth + Water)

• Tends to be heavy, slow, and moist

• Needs light, dry, and warming foods

• Avoid dairy, sugar, and greasy foods

• Favour lentils, bitter greens, apples, ginger, and barley

Eating right for your dosha leads to better digestion, balanced energy, and a more stable mood. Whether you’re dealing with weight issues, fatigue, or just feeling off — an Ayurvedic diet could be your foundation for healing.