Foods For Vata Dosha - #4343

For the past few months, I’ve been feeling off. I get these sudden bursts of energy, followed by complete exhaustion. My mind races, and sometimes I have trouble focusing on tasks. I’ve read a bit about the different doshas and think that my body might be a little out of balance with Vata. From what I’ve gathered, Vata dosha causes issues like dryness, restlessness, and irregular digestion. I’ve noticed that my skin gets very dry, and my sleep is pretty disrupted. I came across a list of foods for vata dosha that might help balance things out. From what I understand, eating the right foods for vata dosha could help calm my mind and body, especially since I’m feeling so scattered. But I'm not entirely sure which foods are best for balancing Vata. I've heard that warm, moist foods are good, but what about cold or raw foods? Can they make Vata worse? I typically enjoy a lot of salads and cold dishes, but I wonder if that could be contributing to how I’ve been feeling lately. Also, I’ve noticed that I sometimes crave salty or oily foods, but I’m not sure if that’s in line with foods for vata dosha. Should I be sticking to more cooked grains like rice and oatmeal? And what about nuts? I’ve read they’re good for Vata, but I don’t want to overdo it. Can too many nuts actually make things worse? I’ve been trying to pay more attention to my diet, so I’m trying to figure out which foods for vata dosha I should be eating daily. I also heard that dairy products like milk can help balance Vata, but I’m not sure if my body can handle dairy. I’ve been trying to switch to almond milk or oat milk, but maybe I should go back to regular milk if it will help with my Vata imbalance. I guess what I’m really wondering is, how strict should I be with foods for vata dosha? Is it okay to indulge in the occasional cold salad or a cold drink if I’m craving it, or do I really need to stick to the warm foods for vata dosha to see results? I’m just not sure how much I can deviate from the recommended diet. Can someone share their experience with balancing Vata dosha through diet? What foods for vata dosha have helped you feel better? I’ve also been looking into herbal remedies, but I’m mainly focusing on what foods I should be eating for Vata. Is there anything specific I should avoid altogether to keep my Vata in check?