Dairy · Property-derived
Greek yoghurt
Also called: greek yogurt, greek yoghurt, strained yoghurt, griechischer joghurt
Thick and grounding, with more protein than ordinary yoghurt — settling for Vata.
How Greek yoghurt 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 | Balancing | Calms Vata — favour it 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
Strained and rich, so it is even heavier and more sour than plain yoghurt — adds to Pitta and Kapha; best not eaten at night.
Combinations to avoid
Ayurveda flags some pairings (viruddha āhāra) as hard to digest together.
- Do not eat with fruit or heat it — classical caution for all yoghurt.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.