Pitta Dosha Foods - #3619

I’ve been trying to figure out why I’ve been feeling so irritable and overheated lately. It’s like everything sets me off, and my skin has been breaking out with these little red bumps, especially on my face and chest. On top of that, I feel like I can’t tolerate spicy or oily foods anymore like the other night, I had a small bowl of chili, and it felt like my stomach was on fire for hours. After doing some reading, I think I might have an imbalance with my pitta dosha? A friend of mine who’s into Ayurveda suggested I look into pitta dosha foods to help calm things down, but honestly, I’m confused about what that even means. I saw lists online of cooling foods and stuff to avoid, but it’s overwhelming. Some sites say dairy is good, others say it’s not. Same with tomatoes. Here’s what I’m dealing with I’m naturally someone who loves coffee and spicy foods, but it seems like both are now making things worse. I also noticed that I feel more restless and overheated in the afternoons. Could this be related to pitta dosha foods, or is it just a coincidence? I also work a high-stress job, and I think the combo of my work life and diet might be messing with me. I snack on a lot of salty chips and grab-and-go sandwiches (because, let’s face it, it’s easy), but now I’m wondering if these are bad for pitta dosha types. Can small things like snacks really throw off your balance? Another thing—I recently started drinking herbal teas to help cool down. Chamomile has been my go-to, but is that actually a good choice for balancing pitta? If there are other pitta dosha foods or drinks I should focus on, I’d love to know what’s best. And how long would it take to see changes once I start eating the right way? Should I be avoiding certain fruits or vegetables entirely? Like, are sour fruits like oranges and grapefruits bad for pitta? It’s confusing because I’ve seen conflicting advice everywhere. I’d appreciate a clear breakdown of what pitta dosha foods are ideal and which ones I should cut out right away. Also, does balancing pitta with foods mean I’ll need to change my lifestyle too? Like, is there more to it than just eating cooling foods? I’m curious if you’ve seen real results with these kinds of changes because I’d rather not spend weeks experimenting with no improvement.