Kapha, or the earth quality, tends to be attached to the earth, very grounded and in need of increased fire. Kapha has a tendency to hold on to things, such as weight and emotions. Foods play an important role in balancing or pacifying a dosha imbalance. Each dosha is stimulated by the use of specific food choices. Vata will benefit from warm, sweet, heavy foods like a hearty soup or stew.
Pitta needs cooling foods, such as light soups, sweet fruits, beans and soy products.
Kapha needs fire. Spicy foods such as salsas, spicy Thai or Mexican foods are wonderful for firing up Kapha. The following guide will help you get started in the process of putting Ayurvedic cooking techniques and foods into a daily practice. The recipes, shopping list and guidelines provide food ideas to supplement the foods you already eat in a week. The purpose of this guideline is to help you gradually add good foods into your diet, one step at a time.