This way of eating, or way of life, totally defies all I’ve ever been taught about food and nutrition. I really damaged my body after trying extreme cleanses and restrictive diets. After taking a yoga teaching course, I was introduced to Ayurvedic medicine and how to properly eat for my body’s constitution. It’s worked wonders! This video provides the support I need to continue my wellness journey. Thanks you so much for this. Namaste 🧘🏾♀️
Same here! I was doing the Medical Medium diet. Lots of raw juices, smoothies. Threw me so far out of balance. Vata especially does not do well on a lot of today's nutrition advice.
Im highly Vata, and was out of balance with gas, constipation, acne, dry eyes, dandruff etc. Now with all the Ayurvedic advice I'm coming back to balance. Thank you and I just subscribed your channel!
I was on a morning celery juice cleanse trying to cure my hypothyroid and digestive issues and it messed with me big time! Just now learning about Vata and it makes more sense why my body became weaker. Thank you!
@@alkasaxena7966 Hey! I dove deep into carnivore, totally opposite of what I was doing. I gave up everything, almond milk, greens which are high in oxylates, I also gave up sugar. Only animal products and started healing. I slowly added some fruits and now I am adding zucchini and tiny amounts of potato. My feretin/iron levels were so low that it drove me to research more about carnivore/keto and high protein diets.I am also seeing a homeopath. One year sugar free, grain free, dairy free, and on and on. I miss some foods but my WHY was big so I stayed committed. Best of luck on your healing.
@@sparkscommunication6430 - I hope u r doing well. Carnivore & keto diets messed me badly. I only feel good on vata foods, ie Ayurveda, vegetarian - mostly cooked vegan, but specifically for a vata person.
Thanks Sister 🙏 love from India. Tri Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha are explained in our Ayurveda. I am a Vegan & I have Vata dosha but still I choose to not consume Dairy! Because of Cruelty behind it. Other alternatives are enough for me. I feel happy that people outside India are also gaining benefits from our Ayurveda 🙏
Thank you for the nurturing , informative video 💙 However,, In traditional Chinese medicine,Vata types do very well with lamb,better than with beef.Lamb is warming and very good for deficiency.
Is it a coincidence that my body already crave for these tastes and I need sweet salty and sour only to be balanced! Our bodies are so smart and intuitive. I love your videos and finally understood these concepts. Thank you ❤
So glad!! A lot of the times our bodies just knows what makes it feel best! I had to go through a lot of trial and error to get here, but I've made the connection. Glad you have too! have a great day :)
@@Clareminded Me too. I've narrowed it down to certain fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains. The Vata diet is like fine tuning what I've already figured out. And cooked, sweet, warm and oily always seems right for my body..
You are an amazing you had the greatest idea I’ve been so confused and depressed didn’t know what to eat what to do you gave me such an a great great great ideas thank you so much for helping us
U R great help to lots of us thank you so much for that I do like to know if we can eat yogurt & decaf tea or coffee ? Please let us know our group is following you very very happy to find you Thanks again
Thank you so much for this information. I keep breaking out in hives and I noticed how dry my skin is these last few month. I’m doing a lot of emotional work right now so I know this is part of the process but I also know my body is calling out to get grounded. I appreciate you and your work. 🖤🙏🏼 🌱
@@Clareminded Oh gosh I'm so dumb, don't laugh. I thought I was Vata dominant after doing this questionare online. After following the Vata plan for a week I wasn't feeling great. Anyway, long story short, definately more Kapha dominant .....lol.
@@nickmeale1957 Very interesting! Yes the online quizes are great to give you an idea.. but for a full rounded and more accurate understanding, a consultation with a practitioner is needed. :) And remember, we are all all of the doshas! So you will experience each dosha, just in different ways and varying amounts.
Wow I just discovered Doshas and Ayurveda and I am a vata, and I’ve been dealing with so much imbalance for a while now, been feeling so bad and...everything is making so much sense now!😭😂, all the foods that I’ve been noticing make me feel terrible are the foods that imbalance the vata. I’m so excited now, Thank you💜 How are lentils? Edit: and millet?
OnceUponABlink hello! Yay I’m SO glad to hear all of this. I too found so much light in these connections :) Lentils are fine, but soak them over night and cook and spice well. Legumes are generally astringent, making them naturally more difficult for vatas to digest, so by soaking, cooling well through and adding digestive spices will be a huge help. Millet is more pacifying for kapha, but rice oats, and wheat is better for vatas :)
So I have been encouraged to do bone broth for its many health benefits. I would like to hear your ideas and advice on if this is a healthy thing to do or if there is a vegan replacement.
Hi! Vata here 😌 i have a question concerning oils!! I basically cook with olive oil and mosturize my skin with coconut oil every single day. I feel like almond & sesame oils would end up being more expensive to use for cooking everyday - especially avocado oil- do you have any advice or "in-between" oils ?
Thank you! Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable making it similar to legumes, which are difficult for vata's to digest because they are light and drying. If you consume, be sure to add pungent spices and oil to help digestion :)
Thank you for The helpful video! =) i have been focusing on intuitive eating lately and have been so drawn to these foods! Just took a test The other Day and realised how Im such a vata extreme, and now I understand why these specific foods make me feel so Great even though many healthy diets would advise against some of them! Im gonna keep eating what I like, seems like its just what I need😊🙏💚
Thank you for sharing. Would like to ask you please: why to avoid lamb meat if it's fatty and vata needs fats. why to avoid sour cream if vata needs both soury and creamy tastes? Finally would like to know about banana and molasses. Wouldn't they raise blood sugar? And that could make things worse?? Thank you. Regards 🌹
Amani S Very good thoughts, thank you for sharing. My personal beliefs follow more of a plant based diet. I believe that the use of animals should only be used for medicinal purpose, which yes if vata needed tonification then dark meats like chicken and turkey would be best. Lamb is very very heavy for digestion and sometimes too difficult for vata to digest, however if spiced correctly it is easier to consume and digest. Personally, I believe the dairy industry is whack and most of the sour cream people are buying is filled with chemicals and unethical and unsustainable practices. However, Takra Can be super beneficial for many digestive issues. Using high quality dairy products for medicinal purposes, I have no problem with. But this all gets super confusing when presenting something to the mass, so I simplified it in the video. You are very right in what you are saying and I appreciate your thoughts and words. These are just my personal beliefs. Lots of love x
@@Clareminded thank you for your answer. Appreciate it. I really agree with you when it comes to animal protein and plant based protein. But i asked you coz I found that you already mentioned beef meat in the " best sources" but lamb was mentioned in the other category. Anyway I m still curious to know about the sweet tastes like banana and molasses. Recently we were tought that balancing the blood sugar is d most important thing to maintain the health. Så how about bananas and molasses and mangoes which they raise the suger to a high level. I mean I would like to know what this equation is 🤔 I used to think that banana and mango are not good for us . Great regards from Sweden
@@amanis3614 Thank you for willingness to hear me out. As for the banana, mango and molasses, I'm sure there is many many research studies that could be referencing the blood sugar content you speak of. From an ayurvedic perspective that I've learned, is that they all contain a sweet rasa (taste) meaning that they are mostly made of the earth and water elements, meaning that they would be balancing for vata. Now if someone is experiencing insufficient blood sugar level or diabetes, that brings in other concerns and issues that would be addressed ayurvedically. I suppose my favorite part of ayurveda is how unique it is to each person. Because there are so many causes and possibilities of combinations that can be leading to 1 "disease" but they're all linked together. It would really depend on what else the person is experiencing of whether or now those fruits would work for them. Blessings :)
@@Clareminded yes I agree with you. That's strange how the food differs from one diet to another. The stuff that is good on one diet is bad for another. Thank you for your detailed answer. Regards 🌹
Thank you for all this amazing vata info 🙏 I have a question about Kombucha, do you think it would suit the vata diet? I drink an organic locally brewed kombucha that I dilute with warm water and I drink it daily to aid my digestion.
Hi! For dual dosha, it's important to look at both food lists for each dosha, and figure out what feels best for that person. Both vata and pitta do well with the sweet taste :)
Hi! great question. I personally follow a WFPB diet the majority as well. For the oils, they are technically refined from their original form and why they're not recommended as much for a WFPB diet. Also most people are looking to lose weight and oils don't cater to that as much. However, Ayurveda promotes oils because of their lubrication. Oils are best for vata's because they are naturally super cold and dry and oil help alleviate that. Of course, over consumption is never best, but ayurveda is definitely is pro oil. Choosing the right oil and in its highest form can be very beneficial for some people. Hope this was helpful :)
@@Clareminded Hi Thanks for your answer. Do you think that is is no problem when i will leave the Oils and just add some more nuts and seeds and avocados. Because i am in a good wfpb group right now and they are really hard agains oils. My intrest starts for ayurveda because when i was using the tips and food advises my bloating and farts stoped. The group called Your gut connection and they also have a very good program if i add oil i can better stop with that program. I hope you can help me with that question
@@markkremer1186 Of course, this is no problem. Ayurveda promotes individual needs and desires and you can totally make it work for your life. I would recommend implementing sesame, chia and flaxseed if you omit oils. Other fats like nuts and avocados are good too! For the flax, its best to buy the whole seed and grind it at home. It's easier for the body to absorb when its broken down. Glad to hear you've found a good group to connect and support in! Community is everything :)
@@Clareminded Hi Clareminded, Thanks so much for your answer this gives me allot of hope. I understand that you get allot of question. I look out to follow your youtube in future. Keep up the good work.
Hi... I really enjoyed your video. I'm a vata pitta imbalance person. Please suggest some indian vegetarian recipes which would be best. Also I need a coffee substitute please suggest. I want to make more vibrant recipes. If you can suggest please.
Hello! So great to hear from you. For a vata/pitta imbalance, you'll want to focus on grounding foods. The sweet taste is favored for both of these doshas. So foods like quinoa, rice, nuts, seeds, yams, sweet potatoes, carrots, mangos, banana. As for meals, root vegetable dishes would be favorited. Check out www.joyfulbelly.com/ - they have TONS of great veggie dishes and you can search specific to your dosha! For a coffee substitute, us.foursigmatic.com/ has some of my favorite. They have a small dose of caffeine that is much gentler for vata. I also enjoy making my own grounding elixir with fresh cashew milk, ashwagandha, cinnamon, cardamom, 1 date, :) Enjoy!!
Please can you do a post on suitable herbs and spices for Vata dosha as most of the common ones like ginger and turmric etc are all bitter, pungent and astringent and aggravate me further - Thank You
@Clareminded Hi Claire, I currently drink green juice in the morning but sieve out all the fibre, and I don't add fruit. Just so I can get the nutrients from the green leaves like parsley, coriander, dill, mint with a cucumber and celery and lettuce for more hydration and ginger. So I do not have to have them raw but can have the nutrients. Then I eat some fruit like kiwi and couple dates. What do you think about this? As I get constipation symptoms and dry scalp, I try to avoid too much fruit sugar and need to get bowels moving in the morning with water and green juice. Do you now how I can reduce dermatitis problems on scalp and put weight back on as a vata?
Hello! A good place to start is with oleation. Oleation is the use of medicated oils, internally or externally. For your scalp, I would recommend massaging castor oil into your scalp 2x a week. Leave it in for a couple hours, then wash out. To decrease constipation, consume more warm spiced teas, like fresh ginger. Increase your fiber and generously add ghee or oil to your food. :) Triphala is always one of my favorite herbal formulas which acts as a gentle laxative.
Hmm that is interesting, the best thing to get me going, is just eating a lot of mangos. Sounds like you're not eating enough to warrant needing to empty your bowels?
U R very very helpful thank you so much , I understand Coffee and black tea is not really too good for vata ,, how about caffeine free can we consume that please let us know Thank you again
Hi! Great question. All vegetables have some protein, so a wide variety plant based diet is totally possible for proper protein. Things that have high protein - quinoa, sesame seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts, spirulina, broccoli, tofu, tempeh. :) Hope this helps!
hi clareminded i have watched your video and love it. im vata dosha and have skin issue (eczema and dermatis sebhoreic) and im wondering if i have to avoid some food that you say that are best for vata dosha as my digestion (colon issue causes eczema if am i right ?) can you make a video about skin issues ? thank you and have a good day
Great question. It's important to look at your lifestyle as a whole to figure out where the root cause is. Panchakarma may be a great option for a full deep cleanse. But also important to eat easy digestible foods to allow the colon to regain strength
One thing that you said about meats that are best and the ones that you must avoid is that I’ve been listening and reading that according to Ayurveda Beef and pork are the worst kinds of red meats while lamb in moderation is good. As Ayurveda believes that the properties of animals are absorbed into your body and pigs and cows are slow moving animals and are heavy on the digestion to integrate it in our body whereas Lamb is a smaller and relatively faster moving animal and is easy for our bodies to integrate in our system.
Great share. Personally and in Ayurveda, meat should really only be consumed if was created consciously and if a patient needs to tonify their body and system. Lamb is a lighter meat, like you mentioned, and therefore energetically would contain less heavy dense qualities than beef and pork. For vata, especially a very depleted vata, tonification of heavy, dense foods would pacify its imbalances. I completely agree, as does Ayurveda in the fact that conscious consumption is extremely important as we do consume the energies of the animals we consume as well :) Thanks for sharing!
One diet doesnt suit to all the people of vata dosha if, they are living in different countries. Our food diet is exactly ans completely connected with our countries weather, seasons and what grows naturally in local.
Thanks very much very helpful!! Can you tell us why buckwheat is to avoid for Vata dosha people? I'm very Vata type and usually cunsume it as an alternative to oat porridge with fruit, nuts and seeds and is quite moisturizing and warm just like when I use oats instead but I find my body likes that change sometimes 💚
Hi!! Great question, so the reason buckwheat isn't favorited for the vata dosha is because it has drying qualities. Buckwheat is warming, but also drying, making it most beneficial for kapha dosha. However just because a certain food is favorited for some doshas and not the other, should always discourage you from consuming. If you have a vata imbalance, then you would want to stay away from buckwheat because it may continue to aggravate you. BUT if you're living clean and don't have any major imbalances, you're fine to consume other "non-favorite" vata foods as long as you learn how to balance them. So because buckwheat is naturally drying, as a vata a better way to consume buckwheat would be to add extra oil or demulcent spices like cinnamon to help balance the natural dryness with moisture. Does that make sense?
Thank you.. in your opinion how important is it to have a measurable amount of protein each day for Vata Dosha? Can one be balanced by pairing allowable grains with cooked vegetables?!?As opposed to eating a lot of Mung for example
Andrew10c With a mix of vegetable, high protein grains like quinoa, and nuts and seeds, yes I personally believe it’s possible. However every body is so different so if you start to feel off, see a practitioner. Legumes are best for vata when mixed with digestive spices and oils to make it easier to consumer. Also one more thing to keep in mind on a plant based diet is monitoring your vitamin levels. Magnesium, zinc, d3, b12, omega 3s, k2, these are all super important to get too :)
Can somebody help me on my path of healing? I am vata dosha, and also I have imbalance of vata, but my main problem is acid reflux which occurs as a result of pitta imbalance. I am new into ayurveda and still exploring and learning. So far this style of life helped me like nothing else until this point of life so I would like just a little help so I can continue my healing. How to cure imbalance of pitta dosha as a vata dosha person? Thank you. Namaste
I'm vata, I have adhd, coeliac disease, vitiligo all since i was a child for a reason i don't know but i looked into this and found out vata symptoms are of dryness. Well I have dry skin, dry eyes, dry lips and probably a dry scalp lol. So i've been eating vata pacifying foods for the last two weeks, where i've cut out potatoes, chips and tinned foods and now i have sweet potoatoes and fresh green beans. I also have spots on my scalp and redness on my face, something i've had since 2012. I couldn't understand why an i've tried many things to remove them, but they continue to come back. I was told it's likely due to the vata energy rising to the top of my head. How long will it take roughly to notice changes and for the vata to go back down and away from my head?
Hi there :) Such beautiful information you're learning about yourself. It is all such a process and I encourage you to be patient and trust your instincts. Tuning into your digestion is a great place to start. Vata's especially need to maintain a strong agni, as everything can be traced back to the digestive system. sipping on warm fresh ginger tea throughout the whole day will help with this. Beyond that, it's tough for me to give specifics without doing a full diagnostics. I would definitely suggest checking out some more videos and experimenting what works best for you in your life. Vata's need some type of routine as well, especially around eating meals. :) I'm in the process of starting to take on clients and will post on my channel when that is officially up and I will be offering virtual consultations. Sending love xo
@@Clareminded what you think about the ADHD ? I symptoms such as a poor working memory. I can do things again and again but can often still struggle to remember what I was doing. How long would living vata balancing lifestyle take to improve this?
@@deanslife1 It truly varies person-to-person. Focus on your own journey and try to avoid comparison, because every person and body are different in their healing journey. Rosemary is a lovely herb that enhances memory. Try diffusing rosemary EO while working or studying. :)
@@Clareminded Claire yeah, the adhd is difficult to manage when working. I can try the rosemary when the environment alllows. I didnt' want to take adhd meds and I hoped vata diet and lifestyle would help...been doing those for a bout a month now...no real improvement that i can see with adhd or ailments
@@deanslife1 Hi Dean, keep after it. Ayurveda is a total lifestyle change and takes time to make real change. I would definitely try out some vata balancing pranayama (breathing techniques) as well as other stress reduction practices that feel good for you. Also, routine is key for vatas. Create a routine as much as possible throughout your whole day, especially around meal times :) Enjoy!
Thanks for this 🙏🏼 . I think it’s amazing how your own body tells you what suits your organism. This video has just confirmed what I already instinctively knew.
I like your video. I’m confused is celery good for vata? In the beginning you mentioned celery is balancing for vata because it helps retain water but then towards the end you mentioned celery is unbalancing for vata.
Hi Sharhful! Great point. Overall, celery isn't the best for vata because of its air like qualities. While yes it does contain water, which is good for vata, you would need another element to help absorb the water properly and make it more digestible in the body. So having salt or lime sprinkled on top of celery would help it move through the digestive tract better. Cooked is better than raw, but again either can work as long as you balance out the tastes. Above everything, do what feels best for you. :)
Can I ask if juicing vegetables and making fruit smoothies are ok for balancing Vata Dosha, just a bit worried that they are raw and cold in these forms, is that an issue? or is it ok as long as I keep to the suggested fruits/veggies?
Because juices and smoothies often use raw foods, are cold and light, they typically are not suggested for vatas because they carry a lot of like qualities. Cold and light aggravate vata. However, this doesn't mean you can never have a juice or a smoothie, but I wouldn't recommend making it a daily habit if your trying to pacify (reduce) vata. For vatas it's best to have a fruit bowl with seeds, maple syrup or cinnamon/ginger sprinkled on top to add grounding and moist elements. If you do consume juices, aim to incorporate vata pacifying veggies like carrots or beets, and be sure to add digestive spices like fresh ginger to stimulate your agni ;) Same for fruit smoothies, focus on bananas, mangos, dates :) Let me know if you have any follow up questions! Hope this helped to guide you.
@@Clareminded thank you so much that has given me direction there! One last question if I may, if I added warm milk (plant based) to my smoothie would that improve things? i.e. to get over the juices being "cold"
@@nicolasmith727 Great question! It really is about the overall temperature of the juice or smoothie. The warmer the better but sometimes warm smoothies are weird. When I consume either, I opt for room temperature. Avoid adding ice and use fresh fruit rather than frozen. Observe how you feel as well, and throughout the day. consuming anything cold will dampen your agni and make things you consume later in the day more difficult to digest then they would be. or balance with a warm digestive tea after having a smoothie or juice to rekindle your agni :)
I just discover your channel as I'm starting my Ayurveda journey. I have a cuestión, I'm a kapha but with anxiety (with anxiety atacks, and I'm medicated for that) that it's a vata imbalance, so I should eat like a vata or like a kapha in that case? Thanks so much for all your easy to understand info videos!! 😊✨
Hi Patri! Great question. diet wise, it's best to eat to balance vata (the primary imbalance) but in much smaller amounts, to not aggravate kapha (your doshic constitution). :)
@@Clareminded Hi!! Thank yo so much for your answer, it makes total sense. I will try to do a mix with the vata and kapha doshas foods. My priority now is to be able to control my anxiety without medication, and then work for a healthier life. Thanks again 😊✨
Great video! Just had a question about pumpkin seeds as I consume them regularly as a good source of vegan protein. I thought they were pacifying to all three doshas. Is there anything specific I should be watching out for? Thanks Clare!
OK, avoid coconut oil, but have coconut? Sesame as one of the most heating from all the oils in moderation in food?? Fennel and basil are cooling, why recommended?
Watercress is actually more hot and bitter, making it a great ally for kapha, but not so much vata (when imbalanced) Lightly steaming watercress would make it more digestible for vatas :)
Hi Clare, I am overwhelmingly Vata dosha and have only to look at Astringent foods for my mouth to dry out so much that I can hardly speak! I am concentrating now on Sweet, Sour and Salty. Corn is on your AVOID list ..... so does this include Sweetcorn please?
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This way of eating, or way of life, totally defies all I’ve ever been taught about food and nutrition. I really damaged my body after trying extreme cleanses and restrictive diets. After taking a yoga teaching course, I was introduced to Ayurvedic medicine and how to properly eat for my body’s constitution. It’s worked wonders! This video provides the support I need to continue my wellness journey. Thanks you so much for this. Namaste 🧘🏾♀️
Same here, was doing many long fasts and juicing , realized warm cooked foods was best for my body and mind :)
What type of body is yours?? Vata, pitta, kapha?? Please reply
Same here! I was doing the Medical Medium diet. Lots of raw juices, smoothies. Threw me so far out of balance. Vata especially does not do well on a lot of today's nutrition advice.
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Im highly Vata, and was out of balance with gas, constipation, acne, dry eyes, dandruff etc.
Now with all the Ayurvedic advice I'm coming back to balance. Thank you and I just subscribed your channel!
So glad to hear this!! Keep listening to your body. Thanks for being here :)
same here .. cun u guide plz share ur diet from morning
what did you eat? how are you now? any tips?
Pls help me i can't gain weight . Pls help .
Has, bloating and constipation are plaguing me right now 😔
I was on a morning celery juice cleanse trying to cure my hypothyroid and digestive issues and it messed with me big time! Just now learning about Vata and it makes more sense why my body became weaker. Thank you!
Glad you connected with this :) Many blessings!
Same with me...I was already quite lean...and juicing messed up with my digestion...have you recovered? Please share your results?
@@alkasaxena7966 Hey! I dove deep into carnivore, totally opposite of what I was doing. I gave up everything, almond milk, greens which are high in oxylates, I also gave up sugar. Only animal products and started healing. I slowly added some fruits and now I am adding zucchini and tiny amounts of potato. My feretin/iron levels were so low that it drove me to research more about carnivore/keto and high protein diets.I am also seeing a homeopath. One year sugar free, grain free, dairy free, and on and on. I miss some foods but my WHY was big so I stayed committed. Best of luck on your healing.
@@sparkscommunication6430 - I hope u r doing well. Carnivore & keto diets messed me badly. I only feel good on vata foods, ie Ayurveda, vegetarian - mostly cooked vegan, but specifically for a vata person.
Thanks Sister 🙏 love from India.
Tri Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha are explained in our Ayurveda.
I am a Vegan & I have Vata dosha but still I choose to not consume Dairy!
Because of Cruelty behind it.
Other alternatives are enough for me.
I feel happy that people outside India are also gaining benefits from our Ayurveda 🙏
No need to mention India so many times.
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For People with Vata dosha, I have read that, we must also avoid sour foods like citrus fruits. It'll dehydrate the body.
sour is ok for vata, I have lemon juice every day, am and pm ! green grapes, spinach is ok.
Great food list. I will say that fruit is not heavy in fact it is quite light and should be consumed minimally.
Wow!! I’ve been searching for a vegan solution for my Vata dosha and here it is. Thank you so much.
So glad this resonated with you!
Thank you so much for thus informative video! Definitely resonates with all the eating habits that I have!
So glad this connected to you :)
Can't stop appreciating the power of Ancient Indian Treasure of Ayurveda!
Thank you for the nurturing , informative video 💙 However,, In traditional Chinese medicine,Vata types do very well with lamb,better than with beef.Lamb is warming and very good for deficiency.
Is it a coincidence that my body already crave for these tastes and I need sweet salty and sour only to be balanced! Our bodies are so smart and intuitive. I love your videos and finally understood these concepts. Thank you ❤
Amazing how much I follow of this diet naturally. Thx for the confirmation
So glad!! A lot of the times our bodies just knows what makes it feel best! I had to go through a lot of trial and error to get here, but I've made the connection. Glad you have too! have a great day :)
@@Clareminded Me too. I've narrowed it down to certain fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains. The Vata diet is like fine tuning what I've already figured out. And cooked, sweet, warm and oily always seems right for my body..
You are an amazing you had the greatest idea I’ve been so confused and depressed didn’t know what to eat what to do you gave me such an a great great great ideas thank you so much for helping us
Thank you the clearest description I’ve come across in my journey to discover how to balance my very out of balance vats.. many thanks xx
Hi Sue!! Thank you so much. I'm right there with you, as most of the Western world, vata imbalances are very common. So glad this helped :)
U R great help to lots of us thank you so much for that
I do like to know if we can eat yogurt & decaf tea or coffee ? Please let us know our group is following you very very happy to find you Thanks again
Salt, sweet and sour taste are my favourite 👍 yay
same for me!!
Vata Balance Capsules are amazing for improving my sleep quality. I fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.
I bought Vata Spice mix online, in order to balance the food.
Also can sprinkle it on top (for myself) if non-vata people are eating along. 😊
Thank you so much for this information. I keep breaking out in hives and I noticed how dry my skin is these last few month. I’m doing a lot of emotional work right now so I know this is part of the process but I also know my body is calling out to get grounded. I appreciate you and your work. 🖤🙏🏼 🌱
So happy to hear all of this. :) Keep trusting your body and enjoy the journey.
Great info.. I have seen amazing results of planet ayurveda’s vata balance capsules also.
Thanks what a great summary for vatas!!! You're a great teacher and so full of life!!!!
HAfunland Thank you thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️
I agree. She's taught me some very cool things. I like the video and the list a lot but the comments under it are even better.
Thanks a lot for this video. I love Ayurveda, it has brought so much balance to my life in all sense. Do you give any consultation?
Amazing especially avoid peanut for vata dosha.
Very nice video thanks. I like hearing reasons for foods we should eat or avoid, its great.
So glad you enjoyed this. :)
@@Clareminded Oh gosh I'm so dumb, don't laugh. I thought I was Vata dominant after doing this questionare online. After following the Vata plan for a week I wasn't feeling great. Anyway, long story short, definately more Kapha dominant .....lol.
@@nickmeale1957 Very interesting! Yes the online quizes are great to give you an idea.. but for a full rounded and more accurate understanding, a consultation with a practitioner is needed. :) And remember, we are all all of the doshas! So you will experience each dosha, just in different ways and varying amounts.
Awesome thank you so much,all your videos are really good,Good job.
thanks for checking them out!
Wow I just discovered Doshas and Ayurveda and I am a vata, and I’ve been dealing with so much imbalance for a while now, been feeling so bad and...everything is making so much sense now!😭😂, all the foods that I’ve been noticing make me feel terrible are the foods that imbalance the vata. I’m so excited now, Thank you💜 How are lentils?
Edit: and millet?
OnceUponABlink hello! Yay I’m SO glad to hear all of this. I too found so much light in these connections :)
Lentils are fine, but soak them over night and cook and spice well. Legumes are generally astringent, making them naturally more difficult for vatas to digest, so by soaking, cooling well through and adding digestive spices will be a huge help.
Millet is more pacifying for kapha, but rice oats, and wheat is better for vatas :)
Clareminded Okay cool, Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m gonna check out more of ur videos ✌️
OnceUponABlink I appreciate you so much! Lmk if you have any other questions
Nice video! Very helpful when you broke down the specific foods
Ari Gillam Amazing I’m so glad it helped! I’d love to share more so please leave anything that you’d like to see more of. Thanks babe :)
So I have been encouraged to do bone broth for its many health benefits. I would like to hear your ideas and advice on if this is a healthy thing to do or if there is a vegan replacement.
Hi! Vata here 😌 i have a question concerning oils!! I basically cook with olive oil and mosturize my skin with coconut oil every single day. I feel like almond & sesame oils would end up being more expensive to use for cooking everyday - especially avocado oil- do you have any advice or "in-between" oils ?
Great knowledge provided in so detaul. Thanks for that.. My pain gets aggravated when I e\t pumpkin rice or broccoli please guide
Thank you! Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable making it similar to legumes, which are difficult for vata's to digest because they are light and drying. If you consume, be sure to add pungent spices and oil to help digestion :)
Thank you for The helpful video! =) i have been focusing on intuitive eating lately and have been so drawn to these foods! Just took a test The other Day and realised how Im such a vata extreme, and now I understand why these specific foods make me feel so Great even though many healthy diets would advise against some of them! Im gonna keep eating what I like, seems like its just what I need😊🙏💚
Clear ,lucid explanation & list of food suitable in all food groups .Thank you
Thank you for sharing.
Would like to ask you please:
why to avoid lamb meat if it's fatty and vata needs fats.
why to avoid sour cream if vata needs both soury and creamy tastes?
Finally would like to know about banana and molasses. Wouldn't they raise blood sugar? And that could make things worse??
Thank you. Regards 🌹
Amani S Very good thoughts, thank you for sharing. My personal beliefs follow more of a plant based diet. I believe that the use of animals should only be used for medicinal purpose, which yes if vata needed tonification then dark meats like chicken and turkey would be best. Lamb is very very heavy for digestion and sometimes too difficult for vata to digest, however if spiced correctly it is easier to consume and digest.
Personally, I believe the dairy industry is whack and most of the sour cream people are buying is filled with chemicals and unethical and unsustainable practices. However, Takra Can be super beneficial for many digestive issues. Using high quality dairy products for medicinal purposes, I have no problem with.
But this all gets super confusing when presenting something to the mass, so I simplified it in the video.
You are very right in what you are saying and I appreciate your thoughts and words. These are just my personal beliefs.
Lots of love x
@@Clareminded thank you for your answer. Appreciate it.
I really agree with you when it comes to animal protein and plant based protein. But i asked you coz I found that you already mentioned beef meat in the " best sources" but lamb was mentioned in the other category.
Anyway I m still curious to know about the sweet tastes like banana and molasses. Recently we were tought that balancing the blood sugar is d most important thing to maintain the health. Så how about bananas and molasses and mangoes which they raise the suger to a high level. I mean I would like to know what this equation is 🤔
I used to think that banana and mango are not good for us .
Great regards from Sweden
@@amanis3614 Thank you for willingness to hear me out. As for the banana, mango and molasses, I'm sure there is many many research studies that could be referencing the blood sugar content you speak of. From an ayurvedic perspective that I've learned, is that they all contain a sweet rasa (taste) meaning that they are mostly made of the earth and water elements, meaning that they would be balancing for vata. Now if someone is experiencing insufficient blood sugar level or diabetes, that brings in other concerns and issues that would be addressed ayurvedically.
I suppose my favorite part of ayurveda is how unique it is to each person. Because there are so many causes and possibilities of combinations that can be leading to 1 "disease" but they're all linked together. It would really depend on what else the person is experiencing of whether or now those fruits would work for them.
Blessings :)
@@Clareminded yes I agree with you. That's strange how the food differs from one diet to another. The stuff that is good on one diet is bad for another.
Thank you for your detailed answer. Regards 🌹
Thank you so much. This video has been very helpful for me in regaining balance in my Vata dosha. I’m mostly Kapha but my Vata is very unbalanced.
Thank you for all this amazing vata info 🙏 I have a question about Kombucha, do you think it would suit the vata diet? I drink an organic locally brewed kombucha that I dilute with warm water and I drink it daily to aid my digestion.
This was a good video! It’s was very informative and helpful. Thank you!!
Missleigh you’re welcome! I’m so glad this helped :)
Great video....very very informative... Thanks a lot for sharing... My mom has dual vath and pitta dosha... So can these be considered for it??
Hi! For dual dosha, it's important to look at both food lists for each dosha, and figure out what feels best for that person. Both vata and pitta do well with the sweet taste :)
Great! what about red meat and turkey and fish?
Nice to see you discourage milk. Do you know why ayuveda advise oil. I follow the WFPB moverment allot and they are really agains oil.
Hi! great question. I personally follow a WFPB diet the majority as well. For the oils, they are technically refined from their original form and why they're not recommended as much for a WFPB diet. Also most people are looking to lose weight and oils don't cater to that as much.
However, Ayurveda promotes oils because of their lubrication. Oils are best for vata's because they are naturally super cold and dry and oil help alleviate that. Of course, over consumption is never best, but ayurveda is definitely is pro oil. Choosing the right oil and in its highest form can be very beneficial for some people.
Hope this was helpful :)
@@Clareminded Hi Thanks for your answer. Do you think that is is no problem when i will leave the Oils and just add some more nuts and seeds and avocados. Because i am in a good wfpb group right now and they are really hard agains oils. My intrest starts for ayurveda because when i was using the tips and food advises my bloating and farts stoped. The group called Your gut connection and they also have a very good program if i add oil i can better stop with that program. I hope you can help me with that question
@@markkremer1186 Of course, this is no problem. Ayurveda promotes individual needs and desires and you can totally make it work for your life. I would recommend implementing sesame, chia and flaxseed if you omit oils. Other fats like nuts and avocados are good too! For the flax, its best to buy the whole seed and grind it at home. It's easier for the body to absorb when its broken down. Glad to hear you've found a good group to connect and support in! Community is everything :)
@@Clareminded Hi Clareminded, Thanks so much for your answer this gives me allot of hope. I understand that you get allot of question. I look out to follow your youtube in future. Keep up the good work.
@@markkremer1186 Thank you! I appreciate you being here
Hi... I really enjoyed your video. I'm a vata pitta imbalance person. Please suggest some indian vegetarian recipes which would be best. Also I need a coffee substitute please suggest. I want to make more vibrant recipes. If you can suggest please.
Hello! So great to hear from you. For a vata/pitta imbalance, you'll want to focus on grounding foods. The sweet taste is favored for both of these doshas. So foods like quinoa, rice, nuts, seeds, yams, sweet potatoes, carrots, mangos, banana.
As for meals, root vegetable dishes would be favorited. Check out www.joyfulbelly.com/ - they have TONS of great veggie dishes and you can search specific to your dosha!
For a coffee substitute, us.foursigmatic.com/ has some of my favorite. They have a small dose of caffeine that is much gentler for vata. I also enjoy making my own grounding elixir with fresh cashew milk, ashwagandha, cinnamon, cardamom, 1 date, :)
Enjoy!!
Thanks alot for this list Clare😇
Absolutely amazing information. Thank you so much for creating such a helpful video!!!
stephany Cs you’re welcome. I’m so glad this was helpful. Sending love xo
Please can you do a post on suitable herbs and spices for Vata dosha as most of the common ones like ginger and turmric etc are all bitter, pungent and astringent and aggravate me further - Thank You
Excellent video. Is Ghee is great for IBS?
@Clareminded Hi Claire, I currently drink green juice in the morning but sieve out all the fibre, and I don't add fruit. Just so I can get the nutrients from the green leaves like parsley, coriander, dill, mint with a cucumber and celery and lettuce for more hydration and ginger. So I do not have to have them raw but can have the nutrients. Then I eat some fruit like kiwi and couple dates. What do you think about this?
As I get constipation symptoms and dry scalp, I try to avoid too much fruit sugar and need to get bowels moving in the morning with water and green juice. Do you now how I can reduce dermatitis problems on scalp and put weight back on as a vata?
Hello! A good place to start is with oleation. Oleation is the use of medicated oils, internally or externally. For your scalp, I would recommend massaging castor oil into your scalp 2x a week. Leave it in for a couple hours, then wash out. To decrease constipation, consume more warm spiced teas, like fresh ginger. Increase your fiber and generously add ghee or oil to your food. :)
Triphala is always one of my favorite herbal formulas which acts as a gentle laxative.
Hmm that is interesting, the best thing to get me going, is just eating a lot of mangos. Sounds like you're not eating enough to warrant needing to empty your bowels?
A brilliant video, many thank yous 😌🙏
this is really a great video and this knowledge is very valuable and important thank you so much🙏🏻❤️
Good informative video! Thumbs up!!
U R very very helpful thank you so much , I understand Coffee and black tea is not really too good for vata ,, how about caffeine free can we consume that please let us know
Thank you again
Thank you for simplifying a bit, yes recipes please, any or many doesn’t matter...
Thank you 🇮🇳our ayurvedic knowledge share in world
beautifully done, thank you.
Can i have homemade baked biscuits from ghee jaggrey and wheat flour ??
Video is so much informative. Thanks a lot for making.
Warm milk (also with spices) and cheese usually are recommended by other sources...
Hi, thank you for the video :)
How can I get enough protein if I am vegetarian and I need to reduce beans from my diet?
Hi! Great question. All vegetables have some protein, so a wide variety plant based diet is totally possible for proper protein. Things that have high protein - quinoa, sesame seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts, spirulina, broccoli, tofu, tempeh. :) Hope this helps!
Love this, thank you so so so much.
Amazing video!! Thank you so much for all this great info -- very helpful!!
Nina P. Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it :)
Very helpful! Thank You. 🙏
Does kids and toddlers of vata dosha should obey this diet for balancing..? Thanks..
hi clareminded
i have watched your video and love it.
im vata dosha and have skin issue (eczema and dermatis sebhoreic) and im wondering if i have to avoid some food that you say that are best for vata dosha as my digestion (colon issue causes eczema if am i right ?)
can you make a video about skin issues ?
thank you and have a good day
Great question. It's important to look at your lifestyle as a whole to figure out where the root cause is. Panchakarma may be a great option for a full deep cleanse. But also important to eat easy digestible foods to allow the colon to regain strength
@@Clareminded thank you for your answer
One thing that you said about meats that are best and the ones that you must avoid is that I’ve been listening and reading that according to Ayurveda Beef and pork are the worst kinds of red meats while lamb in moderation is good. As Ayurveda believes that the properties of animals are absorbed into your body and pigs and cows are slow moving animals and are heavy on the digestion to integrate it in our body whereas Lamb is a smaller and relatively faster moving animal and is easy for our bodies to integrate in our system.
Great share. Personally and in Ayurveda, meat should really only be consumed if was created consciously and if a patient needs to tonify their body and system. Lamb is a lighter meat, like you mentioned, and therefore energetically would contain less heavy dense qualities than beef and pork. For vata, especially a very depleted vata, tonification of heavy, dense foods would pacify its imbalances. I completely agree, as does Ayurveda in the fact that conscious consumption is extremely important as we do consume the energies of the animals we consume as well :)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and blessings 🙌
One diet doesnt suit to all the people of vata dosha if, they are living in different countries. Our food diet is exactly ans completely connected with our countries weather, seasons and what grows naturally in local.
Thanks very much very helpful!! Can you tell us why buckwheat is to avoid for Vata dosha people? I'm very Vata type and usually cunsume it as an alternative to oat porridge with fruit, nuts and seeds and is quite moisturizing and warm just like when I use oats instead but I find my body likes that change sometimes 💚
Hi!! Great question, so the reason buckwheat isn't favorited for the vata dosha is because it has drying qualities. Buckwheat is warming, but also drying, making it most beneficial for kapha dosha.
However just because a certain food is favorited for some doshas and not the other, should always discourage you from consuming. If you have a vata imbalance, then you would want to stay away from buckwheat because it may continue to aggravate you.
BUT if you're living clean and don't have any major imbalances, you're fine to consume other "non-favorite" vata foods as long as you learn how to balance them.
So because buckwheat is naturally drying, as a vata a better way to consume buckwheat would be to add extra oil or demulcent spices like cinnamon to help balance the natural dryness with moisture. Does that make sense?
@@Clareminded absolut sense thank you very much!
Soo happy that I found this channel 😃 .
Epic recommendations, thanks so much!
Thank you.. in your opinion how important is it to have a measurable amount of protein each day for Vata Dosha? Can one be balanced by pairing allowable grains with cooked vegetables?!?As opposed to eating a lot of Mung for example
Andrew10c With a mix of vegetable, high protein grains like quinoa, and nuts and seeds, yes I personally believe it’s possible. However every body is so different so if you start to feel off, see a practitioner. Legumes are best for vata when mixed with digestive spices and oils to make it easier to consumer.
Also one more thing to keep in mind on a plant based diet is monitoring your vitamin levels. Magnesium, zinc, d3, b12, omega 3s, k2, these are all super important to get too :)
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good guidance thanks
Thank you.
Amazing, thank you!
Can somebody help me on my path of healing? I am vata dosha, and also I have imbalance of vata, but my main problem is acid reflux which occurs as a result of pitta imbalance. I am new into ayurveda and still exploring and learning. So far this style of life helped me like nothing else until this point of life so I would like just a little help so I can continue my healing. How to cure imbalance of pitta dosha as a vata dosha person? Thank you. Namaste
Explains why I want lemon and sea salt when I feel dehydrated, when water doesnt work.
Love your energy! 💜
I'm vata, I have adhd, coeliac disease, vitiligo all since i was a child for a reason i don't know but i looked into this and found out vata symptoms are of dryness. Well I have dry skin, dry eyes, dry lips and probably a dry scalp lol. So i've been eating vata pacifying foods for the last two weeks, where i've cut out potatoes, chips and tinned foods and now i have sweet potoatoes and fresh green beans. I also have spots on my scalp and redness on my face, something i've had since 2012. I couldn't understand why an i've tried many things to remove them, but they continue to come back. I was told it's likely due to the vata energy rising to the top of my head. How long will it take roughly to notice changes and for the vata to go back down and away from my head?
Hi there :) Such beautiful information you're learning about yourself. It is all such a process and I encourage you to be patient and trust your instincts. Tuning into your digestion is a great place to start. Vata's especially need to maintain a strong agni, as everything can be traced back to the digestive system. sipping on warm fresh ginger tea throughout the whole day will help with this.
Beyond that, it's tough for me to give specifics without doing a full diagnostics. I would definitely suggest checking out some more videos and experimenting what works best for you in your life. Vata's need some type of routine as well, especially around eating meals. :)
I'm in the process of starting to take on clients and will post on my channel when that is officially up and I will be offering virtual consultations.
Sending love xo
@@Clareminded what you think about the ADHD ? I symptoms such as a poor working memory. I can do things again and again but can often still struggle to remember what I was doing. How long would living vata balancing lifestyle take to improve this?
@@deanslife1 It truly varies person-to-person. Focus on your own journey and try to avoid comparison, because every person and body are different in their healing journey.
Rosemary is a lovely herb that enhances memory. Try diffusing rosemary EO while working or studying. :)
@@Clareminded Claire yeah, the adhd is difficult to manage when working. I can try the rosemary when the environment alllows. I didnt' want to take adhd meds and I hoped vata diet and lifestyle would help...been doing those for a bout a month now...no real improvement that i can see with adhd or ailments
@@deanslife1 Hi Dean, keep after it. Ayurveda is a total lifestyle change and takes time to make real change. I would definitely try out some vata balancing pranayama (breathing techniques) as well as other stress reduction practices that feel good for you. Also, routine is key for vatas. Create a routine as much as possible throughout your whole day, especially around meal times :) Enjoy!
Very informative video, thanks for making these video🤗
Thanks for your recommendations! Really helpful;)
MC DLR So glad you were able to connect with this. So grateful xoxo
Power of Ayurveda❤️
Thanks for this 🙏🏼 . I think it’s amazing how your own body tells you what suits your organism. This video has just confirmed what I already instinctively knew.
Good info,loved it!
Glad you found this helpful :)
I like your video. I’m confused is celery good for vata? In the beginning you mentioned celery is balancing for vata because it helps retain water but then towards the end you mentioned celery is unbalancing for vata.
Hi Sharhful! Great point. Overall, celery isn't the best for vata because of its air like qualities. While yes it does contain water, which is good for vata, you would need another element to help absorb the water properly and make it more digestible in the body. So having salt or lime sprinkled on top of celery would help it move through the digestive tract better. Cooked is better than raw, but again either can work as long as you balance out the tastes. Above everything, do what feels best for you. :)
Can I ask if juicing vegetables and making fruit smoothies are ok for balancing Vata Dosha, just a bit worried that they are raw and cold in these forms, is that an issue? or is it ok as long as I keep to the suggested fruits/veggies?
Because juices and smoothies often use raw foods, are cold and light, they typically are not suggested for vatas because they carry a lot of like qualities. Cold and light aggravate vata. However, this doesn't mean you can never have a juice or a smoothie, but I wouldn't recommend making it a daily habit if your trying to pacify (reduce) vata. For vatas it's best to have a fruit bowl with seeds, maple syrup or cinnamon/ginger sprinkled on top to add grounding and moist elements. If you do consume juices, aim to incorporate vata pacifying veggies like carrots or beets, and be sure to add digestive spices like fresh ginger to stimulate your agni ;) Same for fruit smoothies, focus on bananas, mangos, dates :)
Let me know if you have any follow up questions! Hope this helped to guide you.
@@Clareminded thank you so much that has given me direction there! One last question if I may, if I added warm milk (plant based) to my smoothie would that improve things? i.e. to get over the juices being "cold"
@@nicolasmith727 Great question! It really is about the overall temperature of the juice or smoothie. The warmer the better but sometimes warm smoothies are weird. When I consume either, I opt for room temperature. Avoid adding ice and use fresh fruit rather than frozen.
Observe how you feel as well, and throughout the day. consuming anything cold will dampen your agni and make things you consume later in the day more difficult to digest then they would be. or balance with a warm digestive tea after having a smoothie or juice to rekindle your agni :)
@@Clareminded Thank you v much:-)
Nicola Smith You’re welcome! 😃
I just discover your channel as I'm starting my Ayurveda journey. I have a cuestión, I'm a kapha but with anxiety (with anxiety atacks, and I'm medicated for that) that it's a vata imbalance, so I should eat like a vata or like a kapha in that case? Thanks so much for all your easy to understand info videos!! 😊✨
Hi Patri! Great question. diet wise, it's best to eat to balance vata (the primary imbalance) but in much smaller amounts, to not aggravate kapha (your doshic constitution). :)
@@Clareminded Hi!! Thank yo so much for your answer, it makes total sense. I will try to do a mix with the vata and kapha doshas foods. My priority now is to be able to control my anxiety without medication, and then work for a healthier life. Thanks again 😊✨
@@HeyPatrii Mmm so beautiful. yes take it easy on yourself, and try out some other grounding vata practices like yoga and nature walks :) :) Enjoy!!
Great explanation mam..
thank you! so much!
What about Coco power & chocolate??
I loved this video! so helpful for me :) do you have this list anywhere I could save?
thank you, so informative and to the point!
Thanks for being here :)
Great video! Just had a question about pumpkin seeds as I consume them regularly as a good source of vegan protein. I thought they were pacifying to all three doshas. Is there anything specific I should be watching out for? Thanks Clare!
pumpkin seeds are totally fine! they're not as heavy as almonds for example, but they are good to consume. :)
Loved this video, thanks!
So glad you enjoyed.
I just found you! And I love your chanel
Yay! That makes me so happy, thank you! :)
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OK, avoid coconut oil, but have coconut?
Sesame as one of the most heating from all the oils in moderation in food??
Fennel and basil are cooling, why recommended?
I was told not to eat bananna and lemon suffering from joint pains. Now i feel better. Can i include these onto existing vata diet?
Isn't watercress not to cold and pungent?
Watercress is actually more hot and bitter, making it a great ally for kapha, but not so much vata (when imbalanced) Lightly steaming watercress would make it more digestible for vatas :)
I have following your tips from one month n i feeling very well..but my brain fog is still there.. when it will cure..????
Thank you so much
This is amazing thank you :) xx
And a request where can i find this list
I'm working on creating a downloadable PDF with more details. :)
on the same slide it says dates are best and then dried fruit should be avoided. Please may you clarify? x
soaked dates are most ideal* Thanks for clarifying :)
Hi Clare, I am overwhelmingly Vata dosha and have only to look at Astringent foods for my mouth to dry out so much that I can hardly speak! I am concentrating now on Sweet, Sour and Salty. Corn is on your AVOID list ..... so does this include Sweetcorn please?
What is dark chicken?