If you have tested as a Vata or are suffering from a Vata imbalance in your body or mind, follow the plan below for eating and you will be surprised how quickly you begin to feel like yourself again.  Symptoms of a Vata imbalance include insomnia, anxiety, worry, fear, racing thoughts, nervous system situations, forgetfulness, tardiness, loneliness, headaches, backaches, and generalized aches and pains.   Additional situations having more to do with the body than the mind include dizziness, faintness, gas & bloating, sensitivities to the environment, sleepwalking & sleep-talking, psoriasis, eczema, corns, calluses, cracked feet, chapped lips, dandruff, split ends, nail biting, burn out, mental disorders, and nervous system diseases

REDUCE THE WIND IN YOUR BODY

EMBRACE AVOID
  • Eat soothing foods such as dairy (warm is best), soups, warm bread and hot cereals.
  • Caffeine
  • Always eat a rich nourishing breakfast.  Make it warm.
  • Alcohol
  • Eat a warm lunch.
  • Sugary sweets made of white flour and white sugar                             
  • Eat a snack of herbal tea and whole grain cookies or nuts (skinned almonds are best) or drink warm milk with honey and nutmeg.
  • Salty snacks like chips and crackers, other than nuts
  • Drink warm water with ginger.
  • Cold salads and raw veggies
  • Eat foods like Indian and Mexican.
  • Dried fruit
  • Sweet fruits (especially cooked).
  • Salads at room temperature only.  Eat sparingly.
  • Pasta!
  • Cook your veggies!

*The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. If you have any serious acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. Check with your doctor before taking herbs or using essential oils when pregnant or nursing.