THE VATA DIET
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FAVOR
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REDUCE/AVOID
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QUALITIES
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Heavy, warm, cooked
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Light, cold, dry, raw
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TASTES
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Sweet, sour, salty
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Bitter, pungent, astringent
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QUANTITIES
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Larger portions okay
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DAIRY
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All dairy okay, look for dairy alternatives when possible
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SWEETENERS
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All okay in moderration
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OILS
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All okay
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GRAINS
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Rice, wheat, cooked oats
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Barley, corn, millet, rye
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FRUITS
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Sweet, sour and juicy fruits: avocado, banana, berry,
cherry, grape, mango, melon, orange, peaches, plum, pineapple
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Light, dry fruits: apple, cranberry, dried fruits, pears,
pomegranate
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VEGETABLES
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Most vegetables in moderation when cooked, especially:
Asparagus, beet, carrot, green beans, okra, sweet potato
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Uncooked vegetables, cabbage, sprouts
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SPICES
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Sweet, heating spices are best, other spices in moderation
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Large quantities of bitter, pungent or astringent spices:
chili, coriander, fenugeek, parsley, saffron, turmeric
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NUTS/SEEDS
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All okay, almonds especially good
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BEANS
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Garbanzos, red lentils, mung beans, tofu
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All other beans except those listed
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MEATS
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Chicken, turkey, seafood
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Red meat
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