Interactive Ayurvedic Diet Chart & Dosha Food List

In AyurvedaThe gold standard grain in Ayurveda. Easy to digest and builds healthy Ojas.

In AyurvedaIncreases digestive fire (Agni) without aggravating Pitta heat. Nourishes brain and joints.

In AyurvedaCalled vishwabheshaja, the universal medicine, in classical texts, and used to kindle digestion (agni) and clear ama.

In AyurvedaConsidered tridoshic, and the lentil Ayurveda treats as easiest to digest, especially cooked with cumin.

In AyurvedaLekhana (scraping) property clears Kapha fat. WARNING: Never heat or cook honey above 40°C.

In AyurvedaNourishes all seven tissues (Dhatus). Unripe sour mangoes, however, severely aggravate Pitta.

In AyurvedaDeeply hydrating and Pitta-soothing. Ideal for summer heat, skin redness, and acid burning.

In AyurvedaUsed in Ayurveda for skin and joints. High-dose turmeric or curcumin supplements can interact with blood thinners and diabetes medicines — check first.

In AyurvedaCold and dry. Aggravates Vata gas and bloating unless lightly cooked with ghee and cumin.

In AyurvedaConsidered grounding and calming at bedtime when warmed with cardamom; Ayurveda advises against drinking it cold.

In AyurvedaSour and heating in Ayurvedic terms, so usually limited when Pitta is high or acidity is a problem.

In AyurvedaTraditionally soaked overnight and peeled, which Ayurveda considers easier to digest.

In AyurvedaDrying and heating in Ayurvedic terms, and can worsen acidity and sleep for some people. Cumin-coriander-fennel tea is a common swap.

In AyurvedaWarm and soft when cooked, and a good source of soluble fibre.

In AyurvedaConsidered cooling for Pitta. Stewed with cinnamon, it is often suggested for Vata types.

In AyurvedaAbhishyandi (channel-blocking). Ayurveda strictly forbids consuming curd after sunset.