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The following list of suggested foods is by
no means all-inclusive, but offers starting
guidelines if you are new to ayurvedic dietary
principles.
We add to this list periodically, so please
check back!
Grains: Buckwheat, quinoa,
barley, couscous, spelt, millet, oats, amaranth,
sago, small portions of Basmati
rice, all cooked until tender
Vegetables: Asparagus, all kinds of
greens, bitter
gourd, green beans, lauki
squash, artichoke, celery, Brussels
sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, beets,
kohlrabi, daikon,
radish, cabbage, jerusalem artichoke, turnips,
all cooked
Fruits: Apricots, prunes, peaches,
pears, cherries, berries, apples, lemons,
limes, pomegranates, dried figs, raisins
Lentils: Mung
beans, mung dhal, toor dhal, red or brown
lentils,
small portions of garbanzos, adzuki beans,
blackeyed peas, green and yellow split peas,
lima beans, black beans, all cooked until
butter-soft
Dairy: Whole milk diluted with water,
lassi,
small portions of cottage cheese or fresh
paneer
cheese
Oils: Small portions of ghee
and olive oil
Herbs: Cilantro,
curry leaves, parsley, fresh basil, fresh
mint, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, sage, neem
leaves
Nuts and Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin
seeds, flax seeds, all in moderate quantities
Spices: Turmeric,
cumin,
cardamom, coriander,
fennel,
dried ginger, Chinese cinnamon, black pepper,
Chinese cinnamon, mint, saffron, dill, lime
zest, nutmeg, cayenne, fenugreek, mustard
seed, oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary,
paprika, mace, cloves
Other: Raw honey in moderation, unsalted
unbuttered popcorn, crackers in moderation,
cooked tofu in small quantities (diced small
and cooked with spices)
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