Kapha Dosha
Kapha is the energy of stability, structure and coherence. It is the lubricator of the body, allowing us to be stable yet mobile. This energy helps us build up the body and is responsible for the formation of new cells or recovery. Kapha dosha is nestled within the stomach, mucous, plasma, lymph nodes, cells, fat, mouth, joints, and skeletal system.
When kapha dosha is out of balance, you may feel:
Excess mucous
Thick, white tongue coat
Slow, sticky, sluggish bowel movements
Excess body weight
Feeling heavy in the morning
Feeling slow, foggy, dull, lethargic, or heavy
Easily attached or possessive
Overly sentimental
Complacent or stubborn
Tendency for emotional overeating
It is beneficial for excess kapha prakriti to gravitate towards:
Foods that are pungent, bitter, or astringent.
Warm foods, both energetically and in temperature.
Heating spices such as chili, black or cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cumin.
Cooked foods over raw foods
Light, dry, and warm foods.
Honey.
Room temperature or warm drinks.
Most beans including Mung dahl, well-cooked tofu or tempeh, or warm soy milk.
Plenty of vegetables.
A small amount of sesame, sunflower oil, or ghee.
Consistent times for your meals.
Eating slowly and without distraction. Eat in a peaceful environment.
In a state of imbalanced kapha dosha, avoid:
Foods that are sweet, sour, and salty.
Cooling foods, both energetically and in temperature.
Heavy and oily foods ( Cheese, pudding, nuts, cake, ect.)
Highly processed foods (canned food, frozen food, pastries, ect.)
Cold or carbonated drinks.
Overeating or eating heavy meals.
Eating fruit with any other food.
Red meat.
Refined sugar or corn syrup
Deep fried foods.
Alcohol, except for an occasional glass of dry red or white wine.
