Kapha Weight-Loss Diet | Ayurvedic Food List for Kapha Dosha | Clareminded

The kapha weight loss diet should focus on lighter foods. The kapha diet plan should focus on eating the bitter, pungent and astringent tastes.
This ayurvedic food list encourages recipes with dark leafy greens, vegetable soups, toasted granola, fresh fruit and seeds to aid in kapha weight loss. The kapha body type will aid in smooth digestion from healthy, lighter foods.
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The 6 tastes
According to ayurveda there are 6 tastes that all play an essential role in your overall health. The 6 tastes in ayurveda are sweet, sour, salt, bitter, pungent and astringent. The kapha weight loss diet food list focuses on the bitter, pungent and astringent tastes in order to balance kapha dosha.
Kapha dosha pacifying tastes
Bitter
Absorbs excess moisture, relieves congestion, in addition to being a digestive tonic to clear the GI tract (riding kapha's sluggishness!)
Pungent
Stimulates digestive fire and is also very drying (bringing more heat to sluggish, cold kapha!). Cleanses the blood, clears the sense (kapha mucus), thins the blood and clots, reduces cholesterol.
Astringent
Loosens mucus and cough. Creates lightness in the body (to lift kapha off the couch!)
Kapha weight-loss diet should focus on consuming lighter, drier foods to balance kapha natural heavy, moist qualities. Choose fruit or toasted muesli in the morning. Stick with a dark leafy green salad for lunch, and try a vegetable soup for dinner.
Stay intuitive with your body and how food makes it feel.
Leafy green,
Clare
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[@carlossaenz7236]

I had to PAUSE to COMPLETELY CLEAR my food pantry and I am ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED in the most illuminating way ..starting from the ground-up 🔥

[@BrittneyStyleTheory]

So happy I found your channel. Just found out I'm Kapha. I was just introduced to this principle by a friend but it's so strange because even before, I've been feeling like I need to give up almost these exact foods. No reason, almost like an instinct. I love when the universe just clicks!! But I'm sad about the walnuts :(

[@trishhinton9613]

Thank you so much for this! Very informative 😊

[@Caesar88888]

pungent taste does wonders for kapha, and it does them immediately. I was spending whole days sitting in front of pc during lock down, eating all this heavy sweet salty food (it was ok for me before lockdown because I used to have much more physical activity) and kapha increased so much that even after small meal I had no energy to do anything and wanted to lie on couch. Today I add some (actually alot of) pungent chilly ketchup to my food, immediately lazyness is gone

[@Clareminded]

This is so great to hear!! Kapha does great with the pungent taste, thank you for sharing! One of my favorite Kapha-morning-kick-start is ginger syrup (I have a video on it somewhere) but it is great to take a tbsp in the am and before/after meals to spark ones agni. :) So glad you shared this.

[@PatrikMik8080]

Same here, I'm just here learning, starting with ayurveda, lock down has been a wake up call for me.

[@Clareminded]

@@PatrikMik8080 This is such a great time to really dive into ourselves, habits and patterns. I myself am not perfect, but I do love Ayurveda for giving me the tools to understand myself and my body more. I hope it can do the same for you :)

[@cameshawilliams2694]

Great information... love the way u explain..Am gonna try this out

[@rodjames5771]

Although i have only just discovered your channel and this video - thank you very much. It helped heaps

[@shashi3072]

Loved the list.i can form diet plan around it.

[@aminakhan2262]

Wonderful explanation summarised so well thank u

[@TheSparrowLife27]

Sweet, sour, and salty are my faves 😩 letting them go will be hard

[@Clareminded]

I totally feel you!! These guidelines aren't suppose to be hard and fast rules, more fluid. Learning how to play with the tastes and balance them for optimal digestion for you! :) For example, avocado is considered "sweet" taste and not ideal for kapha, however if you were to add jalapeño, cilantro and a dash of cayenne to the avocado it would make it more optimal for you to digest as a kapha because of the pungent spices (jalapeño and cayenne) and bitter green (cilantro). Thanks for stopping by!

[@beautifulandbold7117]

Me too girl😢

[@mynameisanamika]

It means you are not kapha body. Go check with an ayurvedic doctor which body type you are

[@PhetteHollins]

Same here 😔😔😔

[@hafunland894]

Brilliantly presented!

[@kingkingking0004]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I love you. You are amazing!

[@Clareminded]

Aidan Olmstead You are so kind, Thank you. Enjoy the videos!

[@lucasborges4226]

I am so kapha that I'm watching in 0.75 speed 😂 Learning Ayurveda and English with your videos! Amazing channel 💚

[@Clareminded]

Amazing!! wow learning english and ayurveda! You go!

[@SirenoftheVoid]

Thanks for the reminder,i feel better watching slower videos :) Too much Vata.

[@mindyforman4802]

Thank you for this video. Ayurveda can be confusing for someone new to it. After reading and researching, I still just wanted something more concrete and this video provided it!

[@Clareminded]

So glad this resonated with you :)

[@booradley3934]

I am loving all your videos! Thank you so much. I am wondering if you or any other viewers could help me with a question? According to Banyan Botanicals I am mostly Kapha and Vata, with a small amount of pitta. Should I focus on foods for “pitta imbalance” or should I focus on consuming foods that are strictly in line with the Kapha dosha since it is my main constitution? I am roughly 50% Kapha, 40% vata and 10% pitta. I would greatly appreciate your help 🙏💖💫

[@SwEEtBuTTerFlygirl17]

Thank you so much for this!

[@Clareminded]

glad you enjoyed :)

[@glea101]

Thanks for this video. If soybeans are good, can we make yoghurt with them? Will soybeans yoghurt soothe kapha dosha?

[@ericabessem6252]

Thanks for sharing

[@diabeezinqueen3487]

Adoro questo!

[@mynameisanamika]

Thank you

[@Sophie20237]

I'm a very out of balance Kapha,, going to apply this asap

[@charlita25]

Good 👍🏾 tips

[@charisma7480]

Very nice! This is a good accompaniment after reading up on Kapha.... even though I eat A LOT of black beans... lol

[@Clareminded]

Awesome! So glad. And yes this isn't suppose to tell you never to eat black beans again, just to bring you more awareness into learning balance for when you do feel yourself becoming imbalanced ever.. and then how to help alleviate that. ;)

[@yeseena.azzamm7571]

THAT'S EX. SWEET #CLARE ✔️✔️✔️✔️ 🌊 #YAA

[@sakshi.sheoran]

Hi, I speculate I have dual dosha. How do I diagnose? Please make a video on how to identify the dosha, in case of multiple issues.

[@stallions133]

Hi..Kapha imbalance means you have food intolerance? How long it takes to get into balance?

[@acarte23]

Does this include almond milk as well?

[@ashitasavlin3404]

Thank you❤

[@Clareminded]

Ashita Savlin glad you enjoyed :)

[@Awaken218]

I don't know how this works, but...as a kid and through my twenties I was definitely Vata. But I have been Kapha...and imbalanced for a while now. This is confusing. I watched your video on Vata-Kapha Diet. Is that what I should do?

[@martinchela]

What do you use to clean your teeth?

[@popcultureholics8302]

This was helpful

[@Clareminded]

Pop Cultureholics Awesome! I’m super glad :) Send in any other video requests that you think may be helpful too

[@Sandeepkumarj-fb3fz]

Love from india❤

[@sunitanambiaryourlegalpal8424]

I am more of vata pitta .. can I add more kapha food to give my body the qualities of kapha person

[@AlexDoesntArt]

Me, loving apple and orange juice along with the occasional pepsi: Feels really called out rn

[@Offwiththefaries]

I'm just starting to research the kapha dosha and you explained me to a T in the first minute and a half...🧐

[@suyashsaroj1140]

Wow

[@anupriya6248]

What if you are a kapha body with vata mind?

[@meganmerrill1132]

Clare Is almond milk ok or no? Since Almonds are a food to avoid?

[@Clareminded]

almond milk would be fine. i would suggest an unsweetened one though ;)

[@shakeraholness1428]

Very helpful but very sad. All the things I love is on the avoid list 😭

[@Clareminded]

Shakera Holness That’s totally ok! Ayurveda Can sometimes seem overwhelming but when you take one small thing at a time, it becomes more of a lifestyle. For kapha foods, you do t need to eliminate them all from your diet, just eat them in smaller amounts :)

[@winnydsouza6594]

Hi clear I am periodically kapha! and vata too, I can use barley in my diet!

[@Clareminded]

Glad to hear!

[@winnydsouza6594]

So can I use barley in my diet, or no

[@Clareminded]

@@winnydsouza6594 Barley tends to be better for Kapha doshas, and not so much vata. If you are dealing with vata imbalance, I would not suggest eating barley. If you are healthy and no imbalance, barley may be ok in moderation

[@winnydsouza6594]

Thank you very much Clare for a quick reply! God bless you!

[@monogramadikt5971]

damn, so many things i eat regularly that i also believed where healthy turn out to be bad for me ? doesnt really leave much food on the table at this point lol

[@monogramadikt5971]

is being a kapha dosha body type something you were born with ? i recall stages of my life where i was a lot more active, had good instincts in regard to foods that worked well for me, had a stable healthy weight etc and from what i recall a lot more energy and motivation.. but right now i definitely identify as a kapha and am experiencing all the negative attributes of being that type. so im kind of curious if i can reverse myself out of it and even potentially take on more mixed qualitys and have a balance of all three doshas even ?

[@sandhyaiyer6524]

I'm same tooo! I swear I wanted to ask the exact question

[@slotheeerin5256]

I guess we are born with a dominant dosha...however our dosha alters as we age and it is heavily influenced by our lifestyle and dietary choices.

[@slotheeerin5256]

Tridosha is a state where we are perfectly balanced with equal amounts of all the three doshas...so yes we can be bits of everything....only if we are dedicated.

[@MichaelPvlm]

Kapha life!

[@Clareminded]

Michael Palm springtime = kapha time. Great food guide as we purify our systems before summer :)

[@genevievepiercey3406]

So long salty goodness 🥲 This video was great, very instructive! Im going to try combining this with low a FODMAP diet and eventually elimination diet to rule out any irritants to my digestive tract. Thank you!!

[@kristibeisecker]

leafy greens - things I hate! lol

[@sylviegagnon7258]

What you do if your skin is very dry ? I don’t want to had spicies

[@sylviegagnon7258]

Thank you 🤗

[@marya9901]

Can we eat things like grapes or oignons?

[@Clareminded]

MiagXr grapes have a high water content, so if you’re dealing with a kapha imbalance then they wouldn’t be the best. Moderation can be ok if you’re in balance :)

[@jaykaye562]

Your are so interesting but it's such struggle to listen to you, too quiet in volume

[@sweetmslovinglife]

Why would anyone want to be in the thicker round shape size? You would think people would want to be thinner.

[@juliacamposfrasao1048]

omg i love and eat regularly all the food i should avoid! 🤕

[@kennedyhair8434]

i constantly crave dairy though when my kapha is imbalanced, especially milk and cookies!

[@Clareminded]

That tends to happen! Especially when we're out of balance, we tend to crave things that actually will perpetuate the discomfort. Emotions and subconscious levels play a big role too. Awareness and daily practice are key. :) None of us are perfect though!

[@justusmorgan1995]

Wow you described my wife to the T

[@subodh5890]

Why is everyone just talking about weight and kapha. There are other kapha issues like loss of appetite, mucus production.

[@Clareminded]

Subodh I totally agree! This food list is ideal for pacifying kapha and all imbalances, including mucus production, loss of appetite, lethargy, dull Mind and other kapha symptoms. Thanks for adding :)

[@subodh5890]

@@Clareminded thanks. I was just irritated as every one just talks about kapha and weight.

[@Clareminded]

Subodh I totally understand. I’m asked about kapha and weight a lot which is why i specify it in this video. However you are correct in noting that there are many other kapha imbalance symptoms. :)

[@subodh5890]

@@Clareminded and in most cases it's the vata and pitta issues that cause weight gain because of huge appetite.

[@Clareminded]

@@subodh5890 The doshas definitely influence one another :)

[@Roots_of_HealthnWellness]

Juices are not for kapha dosha dear

[@marisac.l.4261]

canola?????? noooooooo Thanks anyway. I am VATA, but for the moment I feel the presence of kapha.

[@Clareminded]

Marisa C.L. Canola is a light oil, making it more variable for kapha dosha. However, you don’t need to use that and can replace it with sunflower, soy or safflower oil. Of course, you can use other oils too, but know that they have heavier qualities and are best used in moderation :) Above everything, listen to your body.

[@Clareminded]

If that's the case, its a great option to have smaller meals more often. Keeps it light to lift kapha while consist enough not to whack out the vata.

[@mehrwush]

Sucks to be Kapha. It’s so hard and no matter how many nice things we say, it’s a lifetime stuff or unlike vata and pita

[@Mykike11]

Terrific. I’m kapha and need to lose weight. Thanks so much for advice on 12:28 how I can lose this weight. Also doing your kapha yoga.

[@schumminator]

Your tattoo is beautiful, what is the meaning of it . I have something similar on my left risk .

[@Clareminded]

ada schummer thank you! For me, it’s body and mind and spirit connection. The thicker triangle being my ego and material world and the thinner one being my highest self, my light :)

[@farahsahi2327]

She z follower of aluminate.

[@csscott9803]

Nice hat 😎👍

[@mahsanamiri4849]

I'm kapha and vata so how can I lose weight?

[@Clareminded]

it depends where your imbalance is. a VK imbalance typically does good eating smaller meals 3-5x a day may

[@beautifulandbold7117]

Is stevia ok for kaphas?

[@TheFlowOfDrumming]

Yes

[@victorvictorfitness7537]

I’m a kapha that’s not fat at all Everything except the rounder part

[@Clareminded]

Being kapha doesn't mean being fat. It's more about the energies we carry. Kapha for example, naturally carries more earth and water energy, which can also show in the personality, mind, soul, etc. :)

[@monogramadikt5971]

is pumpkin and carrots also bad for kaphas ? what about beetroot ?

[@diana_fit_nl]

I just learned about ayurvedic diet and I started trying it. Love your channel, I subscribed! Maybe you can check my channel ^^

[@scratchingthesurface5589]

Jeeeez.... 😢

[@briantbmoth6472]

We got the yuckiest beans! Mung beans. 😔

[@UmmYusrah1]

Really nice cooked with garlic, coriander leaves, curry powder and salt

[@vivektodmal1]

seems like u r pitta dosha ?

[@Clareminded]

i'm vata dominant but definitely have some pitta :)

[@vivektodmal1]

@@Clareminded everyone has got all 3 and they keep swinging between inbalances , to achieve balance is yet another superficial task

[@Clareminded]

@@vivektodmal1 You're right, everyone holds all three doshas. But your prakruti will never change as it is ones unique constitution, which would be an individuals ideal state of 'balance'. Imbalances, or vikruti, do swing constantly based on many things which is always a constant flow :)

[@cookiee2235]

😭So much avoid

[@vasanthabcd]

Thank you