Vata Dosha Diet [10 Ayurvedic Tips for Balance]

Balancing vata begins by balancing what’s on your plate! These are the best approaches to creating and maintaining a vata dosha diet that works for you. By cutting down on vata increasing foods and instead favoring freshly cooked and revitalizing meals, you’ll soon be feeling more grounded and present throughout your day.
These 10 tips will give you an in-depth Ayurvedic perspective on the vital roles that taste, temperature, and energetics play when it comes to selecting food items. We’ll go over detailed listings of foods to favor, foods to avoid, and the Ayurvedic principles behind dieting for your vata dosha type.
We’ll also touch on some easy recipes that make the perfect breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to help you feel grounded, nourished, and replenished. You may even find yourself achieving your ideal weight by incorporating these Ayurvedic insights!
The journey towards a healthier diet begins with one ingredient at a time.
For more vata tips and recipes head to our website. Wondering if you might be a vata dosha or something else? Click here to take the dosha quiz: bit.ly/banyan-vata-diet-quiz
Best Spices for Vata: bit.ly/banyan-vata-spicelist
Vata-Balancing Foods Lists: bit.ly/banyan-vata-diet
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After I went crazy for the past few years with IF and attempting Keto diet (always cheated and always failed overall) I suddenly decided to just go back to just eating moderately and a few times a day. The anxiety went away, the gorging on big meals while trying to fit them with fasting and obsession with eating went again. I suddenly reverted to being calm and cool about food again. And this really helps to continue this way of eating. Thank you.

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To me, vata's should steer clear of fasting. (I know it is terrible for me!)

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Interesting. ..many of the foods suggested to steer clear of are the ones I try to eat more of. Thank goodness for the information contained in your videos. Looking forward to egg and toast, soups and stews again.

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Your voice is so relaxing since I was sick of diets I was just passing by but your voice lulled me. I will be more compassionete with myself and listen to my body if it reacts or reflects with Vata dosha :)

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As someone else in the comments said, it's astonishing how many of these foods are my favorite foods and textures (especially smooth, soft and saucy)! Thank you for this video and for the detailed posts on your website, they're very helpful!

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Same for me.... all the foods I'm drawn to and instinctively know are best for my stomach... yet for years I've been making myself eat other foods! And paying for it. I've never enjoyed cold leftovers or loads of raw food. Soft cooked veges feel wonderful for me.

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I tried in my life :vegetarian diet for 4 years ,vegan and alkaline for 3 years( few times) I got back to shitty diet (life and bad habits) but now is time for Ayurvedic diet witch I always wanted to experiment with.Thank you for video !

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Thank you! Amazing information... which saute vegetables do you recommend for Vata? I always have kale, broccoli and coliflower but after watching this I think I need other suggestions. I am allergy to zucchini and pumpkin

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A few examples of what Vata pacifying spices would be, would be helpful. I'm hearing you mention them often in this video, but I'm clueless what these spices are. But still I liked the video very much! Finally someone explained what stringent means! Thank you

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Yay! Good information. Btw, I love olives and they are pacifying, but they are always canned where I live! What to do?

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Thank you for the video :D the text of the dinner part is written "suggestions for kapha", though

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Aha! Thank God, I was just suspecting that although radical food combining rules say to start with fruit, move on to starch, and end with animal protein or nut butters, I felt and noticed that I would do better following the opposite, as a vata, exactly as you have outlined here, beginning with eggs or chicken and ending with moderate carbs like sweet potatoes. I tried having the yogurt at night, and my nails literally fell apart. Switched the fatty protein like yogurt back to the morning, and my nails became hard as rocks again. I'm so vata (I guess an albino one since some say vatas are usually brown, but I think the skin color is not the most important aspect (as in life, lol)! So thank you!

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Have you seen the Earthlings documentary? It's very valuable!

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We'll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@raymondclark1657]

Thanks for the helpful information. I recently listened to Deepak Chopra who recommend sesame oil, not sure if he was referring to it as part of the vata diet.

[@banyanbotanicals]

You're welcome! Sesame oil is great for pacifing vata and kapha. Check it out here: www.banyanbotanicals.com/sesame-oil/

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Can yoh also suggest some specific foods for quick relief to dry skin.

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@banyanbotanicals]

Healthy fats are great to incorporate for dry skin! Avocado, coconut/sesame oil, ghee, seeds/ nuts :)

[@sapnasameria266]

Can one spoon of virgin coconut oil be taken empty stomach?

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[@zycieciekocha4945]

Thank you for this one, I was looking everywhere for this information

[@banyanbotanicals]

You're so welcome! We're glad to hear that our video was helpful for you. As for raisins, they are fine for the vata dosha as long as they are soaked or cooked. For example, adding raisins with ghee to oatmeal can help counteract the dry quality that can aggravate vata. Dry raisins, however, are not recommended for vata. Here is a link with more information about vata balancing foods that you might find useful: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

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@@zycieciekocha4945 It has been one year since your comment. Have you seen good results from following these principles?

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[@annamaria1972]

I'm sensitive to gluten. I got bloated and severe pain in my stomache so I haven't had any gluten for about 3 years.

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[@ovi54]

Greetings, thank you for such an informative video. I was curious to know the relation of freshly harvested and juiced [unpasteurized] coconut water, coconut jelly and coconut milk (water/jelly only) is to a vata pacifying diet. Thank you.

[@banyanbotanicals]

Great question, Ovi! And it depends. Coconut is considered light, sweet, and cooling. It is oily and smooth and can relieve vata for some, however it really depends on the person. We recommend examining what your primary goals are and begin with supporting those goals. As you start to find balance within your primary focus areas, you can add in/try other foods over time and assess how you feel. For detailed advice and direction, we recommend working with an Ayurvedic Practitioner.

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[@joaodornas]

Please, could somebody recomend to me a book with recipes for lunch and dinner, specially for Vata? Thank you.

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We have a number of delicious recipes you might enjoy here: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/blog-the-banyan-insight/category/recipes-diy/

[@VitaminVS]

You gave dinner suggestions for Kapha. As seen in the graphic.

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thank you for pointing this out! The dinner recommendations still apply to Vata, it was just mislabeled as Kapha.

[@GoldBunny8]

There are a few mistakes regarding spelling and accuracy, but has great information. Thank you!!

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Thank you for the feedback!

[@s.m.3990]

Thank u I appreciate all the information! One suggestion, instead of rushing through the information as you're reading it, it would be nice if you could slow down. Thank you 💝

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thank you for your suggestion! We have a written guide that you may find helpful if you wanted to spend more time with the material. Check it out here: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-diet/

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There is a slow down or speed up setting on youtube. You can utilize that?

[@yaminikhachane8244]

Hi Very happy with all the shared information. Thank you very much. Have a quick question though- Can the almond milk be consumed on regular basis by vata - pitta prakriti combination?

[@banyanbotanicals]

You’re welcome! Almond milk is considered balancing for vata and pitta doshas, so it is a good choice indeed for many people with that prakriti. We actually just released a video about making almond milk at home that you might enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5rSo42vq91mapo

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[@barbaramonsolino6395]

No meat is mentioned at all. Would a lamb stew with accepted veggies be okay. (Carrots, Green beans, parsnips, squash?) I am Gluten and Soy Free. I love making a soup with sweet potato, some organic pureed pumpkin (does come in a can), and butternut squash and then with coconut milk blend all together with spices suggested. Add some Ghee at end. This is a really excellent video.....Thank you so much....

[@banyanbotanicals]

That sounds delicious! While for the most part Ayurvedic diets are vegetarian, there are several meats that are grounding and pacifying for the Doshas. For Vata, the meats to favor are those that are nourishing, sweet, moist, and relatively easy to digest. Lamb is quite dry and lean, so may not be suited for Vata-type digestion. For a full list of those to favor and avoid, check out our Vata pacifying foods list www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

[@Gregavision]

I'm in a unique position where the antidepressants I started taking a few years ago totally changed my body and in determining my dosha I'm not sure whether I should go by how my body naturally is/was or how it is now. I was skinny, bony, dry, energetic, and absolutely craved the heat growing up-very Pitta. Then my medication made me gain 60lbs+ over the course of a year and that did a number of things, like lowering my testosterone, causing me to feel overheated very easily, and obviously I'm not bony anymore, but my bones are still prone to crack and things like that. Any insights would be helpful!

[@ingrivera8994]

I was in a very similar position about 2 years ago. I had to do a colon cleanse while practicing the new way of eating, grounding, etc. Fast forward to now, I feel like my old self. Well better actually. I no longer have that bloated feeling, constipation, brain fog, etc. Start with the cleanse. That's what I was told to do and in less than 2 weeks I started to feel the difference. Apparently, the inflammation from medication and the incorrect foods I was eating had to be flushed out of my body first.

[@banyanbotanicals]

Hi Greg! Thank you for reaching out. If you haven't already, I would highly suggest taking our Dosha Quiz. www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/dosha-quiz/ The quiz starts out by determining your constitution, which you would answer based off the time in your life when you were your most healthiest. The second part is determining any current imbalances. While we can't speak to antidepressants due to FDA regulation, there very well could be imbalances at play in your body. The quiz will offer suggestions on how to bring yourself back to balance based off your results. Please let us know if you have any other questions! You can always email [e-mail] 💚

[@banyanbotanicals]

Here is a helpful resource you might find supportive. www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/health-guides/the-channel-of-the-mind/

[@graleh]

HI! Good video :) You recommend root vegetables. I read in one book that root veggies are not recommended for Vata. But in the same book they do recommend carrots, parsnips etc. What are your recommendations? I get no issues from eating root vegetables cooked, quite the opposite; it feels good :) I also don't understand that warm spices are both recommended and avoided, how come? Thanks

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thanks, Graleh! We’re not sure which book you’re referring to, but at Banyan we consider root vegetables to be especially beneficial to vata, in part because they grow underground. It is thought that their deep connection to the earth makes them more grounding and stabilizing for the vata dosha. Cooking them makes them even better for vata by introducing the warm element to counteract vata’s coldness. Plus, if they’re already helping you feel good, we encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing! As for warm spices, the key there is to focus on spices that are warm in energy rather than hot. Spices that are too hot, such as cayenne or chili powder, can be energetically drying and therefore can aggravate vata. We recommend referring to this page for more information: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

[@SuperMohanakrishnan]

@@banyanbotanicals Most roots cause aggravation of Vata. It's better not to take them. There's no conc3pt in Ayurveda that roots are more 'rooted'. Haha.funny

[@aladdina20]

Fantastic video. However you say to avoid cheese but your lunch suggestion was pasta with pesto and cheese? Please clarify.

[@banyanbotanicals]

Cheese and dairy is generally quite balancing for vata, but you want to avoid cold or highly processed cheeses. Vata benefits from the warm, moist, smooth and oily qualities of cheese. You can find more out about vata balancing foods here: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

[@swaransinghkainth2288]

Thanks for making the this video May I also ask you about what can I do with eating banana so it digests easily ? It used to cause constipation to me and I stopped eating it

[@banyanbotanicals]

Hi Swaran! To help with constipation, try eating fruit an hour before or after other foods. Making sure the Banana is ripe too will help!

[@leslierudzinski7403]

Question… if I’m a kappa with too much vada, would I follow these recommendations?

[@mayakollman3445]

excellent! is this in written form anywhere that I can access?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thanks for tuning in! We are glad you enjoyed this video, here is a link to an article on a Vata-Balancing Diet www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-diet/

[@sujathasuresh5535]

Give written explanation in descrption box for vatha, pitta videos pls

[@banyanbotanicals]

www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/learning-ayurveda/vata-pitta-and-kapha/

[@biancaflawlyss1414]

were you saying its good to eat the same thing at the same time everyday or its not for vata?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thanks for asking! We recommend sticking to consistent mealtimes every day to help keep vata grounded. 🙂 As for the content of those meals, you do not have to eat the same thing every day. Here are some ideas for vata balancing food options you can experiment with: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

[@danz10001]

Lol and I love bitter foods...guess I'm out of synch with myself.

[@claraandriessen8423]

I do too. I wonder if it could be to balance something else, like another dosha that is part of our package or cleansing the liver.

[@bethcampagna9764]

What do you suggest to replace animal products if you're vegan?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Great question! Coconut oil is often used in place of ghee, and certain plant-based sources of protein are encouraged for vegans looking to pacify vata dosha. For more tips, check out this article from our website about veganism in Ayurveda: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/blog-the-banyan-insight/details/ayurveda-for-vegans-the-perfect-vegan-kitchari-recipe/

[@bbeeaauu]

It's quite difficult to get any fresh organic veggies for vata here, so when push comes to shove: would you recommend for example non organic fresh or organic, but frozen green beans or spinach to balance out excessive vata?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Try to stick to fresh, non-frozen foods, but in a pinch use what you can get! Eat quality foods whenever possible, but don't stress about it if you have to use a pack of frozen green beans. 💚

[@vjdas6]

gore bhi ayurvedic use karne lage

[@msmeenabhatta]

Isn't yogurt considered a cold food? And when you said try to limit beans, did you mean dried beans or also green beans?

[@northernflicker1111]

What about dealing with food sensitivities?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thanks for tuning in! 🌱💚 You may find this article helpful, An Ayurvedic Perspective on Allergies www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/health-guides/allergy-guide/

[@Banneord]

It would be very difficult for me to avoid most of the vegetables that are listed in the red boxes... Can one mitigate the vata aggravation caused by these by heating, pureeing, seasoning or anything else? Like, a cauliflower - if pureed into soup mixed with ghee, yoghurt and spices, would that be considered better (or even good) for vata, or is it still a nono?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Great question! Every body is going to respond differently, so trying approaches like the one mentioned above may work well for your digestion. You may find our Vata pacifying foods article helpful as well, www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-foods/

[@user-tns1986]

Video for weight gain for vata

[@banyanbotanicals]

We do not have a video for gaining weight for vata at this time, but we do have a written guide on our website for the Ayurvedic approach to gaining weight. www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/health-guides/weight-management-guide/an-ayurvedic-approach-to-gaining-weight/

[@heatherross6242]

Where can I get the recipes for the meals you mentioned

[@banyanbotanicals]

Thank you for tuning in! We post many of our recipes on our website, www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/recipes/

[@eilydiaz710]

Can it be done I only do fruits and veggies raw no seeds no oils no legumes or cereals or roots like potatos or beets

[@karthikk6995]

If I start working on system for some time, I get join pains in my finger joint especially index finger...pain and uncomfort on hands...please suggest solution......my body is already pitta type as I take seasme seeds, raggi my body gers heated up and top of it, I have vatta dosha seems to be...both are making my life abnormal...I started taking ashwagandha but it was increasing heat in the body making problems worst

[@candacejohnson8692]

Can I find the recipes on your website?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Yes! Most if not all of the recipes in this video are currently featured on our Vata Dosha Diet page: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-diet/

[@RD-wg6bv]

I feel I have elevated vata and pitta doshas.How do I decide on what food to eat since the food lists are kind of contradictory?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Great question! It can help to know both your Ayurvedic constitution as well as your Agni, or digestive fire, type. You can take our Agni quiz to determine which food list may be more supportive for your digestive fire www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/blog-the-banyan-insight/details/agni-quiz/

[@amandeepaujla6975]

I am Vata-Kapha according to a test I did, which one do i follow, Vata or Kapha in terms of diet?

[@banyanbotanicals]

Good question! For vata-kapha types, Ayurveda generally recommends eating for kapha in the spring and for vata in the summer and fall. The winter diet for this dosha can take some more effort to determine because both vata and kapha are highly present in the atmosphere at that time of year, so it's good to tune into how you're feeling at that time and determine your state of balance. For more insight, we encourage you to check out this guide for balancing a vata-kapha constitution: www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/learning-ayurveda/managing-your-constitution/managing-a-vata-kapha-constituition/