Foods That Reduce Pitta - #4146

For the past few months, I’ve been experiencing symptoms like excessive heat in my body, heartburn, and irritability. I didn’t think much of it until I read about Ayurveda and learned these might be signs of an aggravated Pitta dosha. Now I’m trying to figure out how to balance it naturally, and I’ve heard that eating the right foods can make a big difference. Can someone explain what are the best foods that reduce Pitta and how I should include them in my diet? Here’s a bit more about my current habits: I love spicy foods, sour fruits like oranges, and I drink coffee almost every day. I’m now realizing these might actually be making my Pitta worse. If that’s true, what foods that reduce Pitta should I eat instead? For example, are there specific vegetables or grains that are cooling and calming for Pitta? I’ve also noticed that I feel worse in the summer or after eating fried and oily meals. Are there foods that reduce Pitta and can also help with this excess heat? Someone suggested eating more sweet and bitter foods, but I’m not sure what that means in practical terms. Does it mean I should eat more fruits like melons or greens like spinach? Another question I have is about dairy. I read somewhere that milk and ghee can help balance Pitta, but isn’t ghee considered heavy? How much is okay to eat, and should it be paired with specific foods? I also want to know if yogurt is good or bad for reducing Pitta, because I love having it with my meals. Lastly, are there any foods that reduce Pitta but are easy to prepare? I work long hours and don’t have much time to cook elaborate meals. Simple suggestions like quick-to-make cooling drinks or snacks would be really helpful. I’d really appreciate if someone could share a list of foods that reduce Pitta, along with any tips on how to avoid making my Pitta worse. Should I also cut out certain habits, like my daily coffee?