Pitta Food List - #2657

I recently discovered that I might have a pitta imbalance, and now I’m trying to figure out what foods I should eat or avoid. I’ve heard that following a pitta food list can help with symptoms like acid reflux, skin rashes, and feeling overheated, but I’m not sure how to make sense of it all. For context, my main issue is that I feel hot all the time—like physically hot. Even when it’s cold outside, I’ll start sweating easily. On top of that, I get heartburn after eating spicy or fried food, and my skin has been breaking out with these small red bumps, especially around my face and shoulders. A friend who knows a little about Ayurveda said this sounds like excess pitta, and she told me to start looking into a pitta food list to cool my body down. The thing is, I have no idea where to begin. Some of the lists I’ve found online are so confusing. One says tomatoes are bad for pitta, but another says they’re fine in moderation. I’m also a big fan of coffee, but I’ve read it’s a huge no-no for pitta types. Is there a middle ground, or do I need to cut it out completely? I’ve also heard that sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes are best for reducing pitta, while sour, salty, and spicy foods make it worse. Does that mean I have to avoid all sour fruits, like oranges and pineapples? And what about salty snacks? I’m honestly struggling to imagine my meals without these flavors. Can you share a clear pitta food list that’s easy to follow for someone who’s just starting out? I’d love some examples of what a day’s worth of meals might look like for someone managing pitta. Are there specific cooling foods I should eat more of, or things I can add to my meals to balance out pitta-aggravating ingredients? For example, if I eat something spicy, can I balance it by adding cooling herbs or yogurt? Also, how strict do I need to be? If I follow the pitta food list most of the time but occasionally have something spicy or fried, will it completely throw off the balance I’m trying to achieve? I want to be realistic about this, especially since I eat out a few times a week. Finally, do I need to combine the pitta food list with other Ayurvedic practices, like specific yoga poses or breathing exercises, to really see results? I’m trying to approach this holistically, but I don’t want to overwhelm myself with too many changes all at once.