Pitta Dosha
Representing the fire and heat of summer, Pitta dosha is the propeller for all transformation, digestion, intellect, processing and metabolism. This energetic constitution is composed of fire and water and is essential for the digesting and processing of all foods and our metabolism. It is also responsible for our ability to process trauma, emotions, and all information from our external environment. This dosha is associated with intellect, understanding, and also anger, jealousy or aggravation.
If your prakriti leans towards excess pitta dosha you may feel some of these symptoms on a spectrum:
Red, inflamed rash, acne, or cold sores
Acute inflammation in body or joints
Acid reflux, gastric or peptic ulcers, or heartburn
Nausea or discomfort upon missing meals
Loose stools
An uncomfortable feeling of heat in the body
Frustration, impatience, criticism, or intolerance
Red, inflamed, or light-sensitive eyes
Excessive perfectionist tendencies
Judgment, anger, and irritability
To Find more balance and ease you may enjoy:
Foods that are naturally sweet, bitter, and astringent.
Cooling foods, both energetically and in temperature.
A balance of cooked foods and fresh, raw foods.
Most beans, but especially mung beans.
Cooling herbs and spices like coriander, cilantro, fennel, and cardamom, mint, dill, and oregano.
Dairy, if you digest it well, but avoid drinking milk with your meals. It is best to have dairy on it’s own, without combining.
A moderate amount olive, sunflower, and coconut oils or ghee in your daily diet.
Keep a routine meal time.
Take your time when eating, pausing between each bite.
Eat your meal in a peaceful and calm environment.
If you feel symptoms of excess pitta dosha avoid:
Pungent, sour, and salty foods
Hot foods, both energetically and in temperature.
Chili, cayenne peppers or anything spicy.
Highly processed foods (oily, fried, or frozen food)
Combining fresh fruit or juice with any other food.
Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and other stimulants.
Red meat.
High stress environments
