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Understand it, then eat for it
Start with the ideas, then put them on your plate.
Find your dosha →
What is your dosha?
A plain-English guide to the three doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — what they govern, how to recognise yours, and the difference between your constitution and a passing imbalance.
The six tastes of Ayurveda
Sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent — Ayurveda’s six tastes (rasa) each act on the doshas in a predictable way. A guide to what each taste does and how to use them to balance a meal.
How to eat for your dosha
A practical guide to eating for your dosha — how to favour and ease off foods for Vata, Pitta and Kapha, why potency matters more than calories, and how to adjust for the season and your current state.
