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Question #5705
95 days ago
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Pitta Pacifying Diet - #5705

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I’ve been experiencing symptoms like frequent acidity, skin rashes, irritability, and feeling overheated, especially during the summer. After consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner, I learned that these issues might be linked to an imbalance in my pitta dosha. I’m now trying to follow a pitta pacifying diet, but I find it challenging to know exactly what foods are best and which ones to avoid. I’ve read that cooling foods like cucumbers, melons, coconut water, and leafy greens are great for a pitta pacifying diet. But does this mean I need to completely avoid spicy, oily, or fried foods? I really enjoy dishes with bold flavors, but I think these might be aggravating my symptoms. Is there a way to adapt these recipes to fit into a pitta pacifying diet without losing the taste? I’m also curious about the role of proteins in a pitta pacifying diet. I frequently eat lentils, beans, and dairy products like yogurt and milk, but I’m not sure if these are the best options. Should I focus on lighter proteins like mung dal or certain types of fish? Another question I have is about meal timing and seasonal adjustments. I’ve noticed that my digestion feels worse in the summer, which I read is when pitta naturally increases. Should the pitta pacifying diet be modified depending on the season, or are the same principles applied throughout the year? Lastly, I’d love to know if there are any specific herbal teas, spices, or simple home remedies that can support a pitta pacifying diet. I’ve been drinking fennel tea and using cooling spices like coriander, but I’m looking for more ideas to create a sustainable and enjoyable routine.

Pitta pacifying diet
Balancing pitta dosha
Ayurvedic summer diet
Pitta-friendly foods
Natural remedies for acidity
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Dr. Harsha Joy
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95 days ago
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To manage a pitta imbalance effectively, focus on cooling, hydrating, and mildly spiced foods while reducing or avoiding spicy, fried, and oily dishes that aggravate pitta. Bold flavors can be balanced by incorporating cooling spices like fennel, coriander, and mint in your recipes, which enhance taste without overheating the body. Proteins like mung dal, split yellow lentils, and tofu are excellent, while yogurt is best avoided or replaced with buttermilk diluted with water and spiced with cumin and coriander. Milk is good if consumed warm and spiced with cardamom. Adjust your diet seasonally—emphasizing raw salads, cucumbers, and melons in summer, and cooked cooling foods like zucchini and asparagus in cooler months. Include herbal teas like fennel, rose, or licorice, and try aloe vera juice or a pinch of amla powder in water as natural remedies to support pitta balance.
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