Choose Your Spices Wisely
This is interesting. The ayurvedic diet (Ayurveda is a traditional form of medicine practiced in India) consists of a variety of different foods depending on your age, gender, the time of the year, and your body type or “dosha”.
There are three types of Dosha, and each has different physical and emotional elements that are aggravated and controlled by eating different foods, especially spices.
Vata: Vatas tend to be leaner in physique. They are creative, but can be impatient and nervous at times. Because of their occasionally fragile digestion systems, vatas should try fresh ginger and ground cinnamon to stabilize their systems, and add salt to increase digestion and calm the nervous system.
Pitta: The pitta dosha tends toward average builds, fair skin, and good circulation. They may become overheated easily. With passionate personalities, they make natural leaders. Use fennel and coriander to keep the body cool, and cardamom to balance the digestive system.
Kapha: Kaphas tend to be larger and heavier people with slow digestion. They are usually loyal, loving people but can also be inwardly focused and easily depressed. Black pepper, red pepper, and cloves can help stimulate digestion and metabolic activity, while at the same time balancing mood.
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