KAPHA LIFESTYLE PLAN
WATER AND EARTH
Medium to weak digestive system, Slow but steady immunity, Low energy with good stamina, Largest body type, Slow,
methodical and graceful in thought and action, Average circulation, Oiliness and coolness of body; Prone to obesity, diabetes,
mucus and cholesterol build up, respiratory, heart, stomach problems
BASIC GUIDELINES
Small amounts of food in general, especially of protein and fats, low carbohydrates also
Foods to Avoid:
Oily, cold, sweet, sour, salty, heavy foods; Root vegetables, heavy grains, excess dairy/animal products/nuts, excess sugary foods,
fried foods
Foods to Indulge In:
Dry, light, warm, bitter, pungent, astringent, easily digestible foods; Cooked foods, diuretic grains, spices, light grains and
legumes, light fruits and vegetables
Eat Most
Eggs
Goat milk (very small amount)
Ghee (moderation)
Almonds and oil (small amounts)
Canola oil
Corn oil
Ghee (moderation)
Mustard oil (moderation)
Pumpkin seed (moderation)
Safflower oil
Sesame seed/oil (moderation)
Sunflower seed/oil (moderation)
Most beans (esp. black, mung, pinto)
Most dahls and lentils (esp. red)
Most peas
Tofu (moderation)
Barley
Buckwheat
Corn
Millet
Muslei
Oats (fine only)
Rice
Asparagus
Beets
Bitter melon
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Leafy vegetables
Spinach
Sprouts
Squashes
Turnips
DAIRY AND EGGS
Eat Least or Avoid
cheeses
cream
Ice cream
OILS, FATS, NUTS AND SEEDS
olive oil
peanuts and oil
walnuts and oil
water chestnuts
LEGUMES
lentils (black)
kidney beans
Soya products (tofu, tempeh)
GRAINS
raw grains
rolled oats
wheat and products
VEGETABLES
Sweet, watery and root vegetables
Avocado
Cucumber (in excess)
Eggplant
Kumara
Potato
Pumpkin
Parsnip
Sea vegetables
tomatoes
Watercress
Cooked, light fruits
Apple
Apricot
Berries
Cranberries
Dried fruits
Mangoes
Peaches
Pears
Pomegranate
Prunes
Hot and diuretic spices
Basil
Chilli
Cinnamon
Clove
Cumin seed
Fenugreek
Ginger
Honey (moderation)
Mustard seeds
Pepper
Turmeric
Stimulants (in moderation)
Tea
Warm drinks
Kapha pacifying tea
FRUITS AND JUICES
Raw fruits (in winter/spring)
banana
pineapple
HERBS, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS
salt (in excess)
sauces (soya, ketchup, mayonnaise…)
sugar (in excess)
BEVERAGES
Coffee
Soft drinks
EXERCISE
Stimulating vigorous exercise, endurance, cycling, jogging, running, walking, swimming, aerobics, tai chi and yoga for more lazy
or overweight types - anything which will get them active.
PERSONALITY
Calm, steady, considerate, take their time with life and decisions, logical analysis, social, loyal, complacent, not easily upset,
emotionally sensitive, forgiving/or hold grudges a long time, understanding, long term memory is very good, enjoy sleeping and
eating, save money, reluctant to take on new responsibility, tendency to greed , laziness and selfishness, pleasure-oriented, patient,
humble, have long-term friendships, stable, committed, stubborn, lack motivation due to self-satisfaction, steady faith, maintain
status quo, compassionate and maternal, learn through touch, taste, emotion and sensation, don’t crave excitement and stimulation
*PLEASE NOTE This list does not contain references to foods commonly avoided by people of the Hare Krsna faith –alcohol,
meat, seafood, eggs, onions, garlic and mushrooms. For Kapha people, onions and garlic rajasic (heating) and mushrooms are
less tamasic (heavy) when cooked with spices.