Beverages · Property-derived
Cola / soft drink
Also called: soda, soft drink, fizzy drink, pop
How Cola / soft drink affects your doshas
In Ayurveda a food's effect depends on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to suggest what to favour and ease off.
| Dosha | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Use sparingly | Can raise Vata — go easy when Vata runs high. |
| Pitta | Use sparingly | Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Sugar, acid and carbonation together: sweet enough to add to Kapha, acidic enough to heat Pitta, and the fizz and caffeine unsettle Vata.
Cautions
- Caffeine
- High Sugar
Practical flags: high added sugar and (in cola) caffeine — not classical.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.