Your Prakruti (constitution) depends on the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. To determine it, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner. Generally:
Vata Types: Prefer warm, oily, and grounding foods. Avoid raw and cold foods. Pitta Types: Favor cooling, hydrating, and less spicy foods. Avoid oily and sour foods. Kapha Types: Eat light, spicy, and dry foods. Avoid heavy, sweet, and oily meals. To cleanse the gut:
Include Triphala powder at night to detoxify and improve digestion. Eat a simple diet of kichari (mung dal and rice) for 3–5 days. For weight loss:
Take warm water with lemon in the morning to boost metabolism. Consume herbs like Guggulu, Punarnava, or Triphala Guggulu under guidance. Avoid processed foods, sugar, and heavy meals at night. Combine Ayurvedic foods with yoga and a regular eating schedule to achieve sustainable weight loss.
Figuring out your prakruti, or natural constitution, mostly involves understanding the balance of the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Since I can’t see you in person, a full evaluation would be tough, but I can guide you based on tendencies. If you’re frequently cold or dry, likely your Vata is dominant. If you often feel hot or easily irritated, Pitta characteristics might prevail. If you’re steady but might experience sluggishness or gain weight easily, Kapha traits could be prominent.
Once you sort out which dosha’s most influential, it’s easier to figure out diet. For Vata, warm, moist, and grounding foods are key, like cooked grains, stews, and good fats. Avoid dry or raw foods. Pitta should aim for cooling, non-spicy options, think sweet, bitter, and astringent flavors—really chill with how much spicy stuff you’re having! Kapha types benefit from light, spicy, and warming foods to jumpstart their metabolism. Go easy on sweets or oily foods.
For a gut cleanse, a simple kitchari cleanse can be great—it’s just rice and mung dal cooked together with digestive spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Have this solely for 3-5 days, and balance it with hydration like warm water or herbal teas. Also, triphala at night can support gentle bowel movement.
Now, weight loss in Ayurveda is not a quick fix but more about balancing the doshas and strengthening the digestive fire (agni). You could start with drinking warm lemon water in the morning and finish meals before 7 PM—you know, don’t eat late at night. Herbs like guggul and trikatu are known for promoting healthy metabolism. But do test and see how your body reacts before continuing any herbal regimen for long time.
By taking small steps, personalizing your approach depending on what doshas feel off, and being consistent, you can see progress. Always remember any major changes should ideally be discussed with an Ayurvedic practitioner, especially when it comes down to specific medicines!
