What foods are good for Vata?

Vata is dry, light, cold and mobile. To calm it, favour warm, moist, grounding and lightly oily foods — and ease off dry, cold, raw and airy ones. Foods that calm Vata include Affogato, Aglio e olio pasta, Aioli, Almond, Almond milk, Almond oil, Amla, Apple (stewed).

What foods aggravate Vata?

Go easy on foods that raise Vata, such as Aloo gobi, Aloo jeera, Amaranth, Americano, Apple (raw), Artichoke, Arugula, Bagel.

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Best foods for Vata

Vata is dry, light, cold and mobile. To calm it, favour warm, moist, grounding and lightly oily foods — and ease off dry, cold, raw and airy ones.

These lists come from the same reviewed dataset the app uses. Your ideal plate depends on your whole constitution and the season — find your dosha →.

Foods that calm Vata (288)

Grains

Legumes

Vegetables

Fruits

Dairy

Spices

Oils & fats

Nuts & seeds

Sweeteners

Beverages

Animal foods

Other

Go easy on these when Vata is high (121)