Foods To Reduce Pitta - #5441

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I’ve always had a fiery temper, and lately, it’s been worse – I get irritable, impatient, and even my skin feels hot all the time. I started looking into Ayurveda, and it turns out I might have excess Pitta. Someone suggested focusing on foods to reduce Pitta, but I don’t really know what that means or where to begin. From what I understand, foods to reduce Pitta are cooling and calming, but are there specific ingredients I should focus on? I eat a lot of spicy and fried foods (I know, bad choice), so maybe that’s making it worse. Can switching to a Pitta-friendly diet really help with mood swings and even physical issues like heartburn and redness? I also heard that things like coconut, cucumber, and milk are considered good foods to reduce Pitta, but are there others? Does it matter how you prepare them? For example, is raw better than cooked, or does it depend? Lastly, are there specific times when it’s best to eat foods to reduce Pitta? I’ve noticed my irritability peaks in the afternoon. Would eating the right foods at that time help balance it? And does it take a long time to see results, or can you feel the effects fairly quickly?

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Dr Sujal Patil

Experience of 14 years in clinical and research field of Ayurveda. I am a Science based evidence based Ayurveda practitioner and incorporate accurate diet regimen and minimal medication in my practice with faster results sans no side effects.

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It sounds like your Pitta imbalance is affecting both your mood and physical health, so focusing on cooling and calming foods is a great approach. Foods that reduce Pitta include coconut, cucumber, milk, sweet fruits, leafy greens, and grains like rice and oats. These help balance the heat and acidity associated with Pitta. It's best to avoid spicy, fried, or acidic foods, as they can aggravate Pitta further. Cooking your foods lightly, rather than consuming them raw, can also be more soothing for digestion, especially for those with Pitta imbalances. Aloe vera and mint are also great additions to help cool down inflammation and irritation. Eating Pitta-reducing foods in the afternoon, when your irritability peaks, could help calm your energy, and the results might be noticeable within a few days to a week. For long-term balance, it’s key to combine diet with stress management practices, such as meditation or yoga, to calm your mind and body.

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