If you are The Earth (Kapha) or are suffering from an Earth (Kapha) imbalance, we need to warm you up and get you moving:
| Embrace | Avoid | |
| Skip breakfast and drink warm skim milk or soy milk with honey (do not take more than 1 tablespoon a day) and nutmeg or cinnamon. | Dairy, other than skim milk at breakfast | |
| Eat a small light meal at both breakfast and dinner of lightly cooked foods, raw fruits and vegetables. | Fried foods and fast food | |
| Eat spicy foods (Indian, Mexican, Asian) | Cold foods | |
| Favor tastes that are Bitter, Spicy and Astringent | Red meat, pork, saltwater fish | |
| Always choose hot foods over cold. | Salt | |
| Choose whole grains | Sweeteners, other than a touch of honey | |
| Use dry cooking methods such as baking, broiling, grilling and sautéing. | Sesame, butter and olive oil | |
| Drink ginger tea or hot water with lemon or ginger. | ||
| Prior to eating, eat a pinch of fresh gingerGinger is an amazing digestive aid. Simply peel and grate ginger into a container. Add lemon or lime juice and a pinch of Sea Salt. Cover and refridgerate. Prior to dinner, simply take a little bit….its really spicy!
This mixture can keep covered in your fridge for up to 5 weeks. Add it to teas if you like. |
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| If you want dessert, a hot fruit pie is the best choice | ||
| Skip a meal… it is OKAY!!! | ||
| Stay up a little later and get up a little earlier | ||
| Only drink when you are thirsty, the Earth is already watery and doesn’t need as much liquid as the other Elements. Make sure it warm. |
*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.