Dairy · Property-derived

Kefir

Also called: milk kefir

A light cultured milk drink — typically more digestible than plain yoghurt.

How Kefir 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.

Effect of Kefir on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Balancing Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high.
Pitta Neutral Broadly neutral for Pitta.
Kapha Neutral Broadly neutral for Kapha.

Taste: Sour, Sweet  ·  Potency: Neutral  ·  Post-digestive: Sour  ·  Qualities: Light, Moist

When to go easy

Still sour and fermented; those sensitive to sour dairy should keep it modest.

Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.

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