Composed of air and ether (space). Vata types are energetic, creative, quick thinkers, often slim, with dry skin and cold hands/feet. High Vata imbalance may lead to constipation, anxiety, or irregular digestion and sleep.

Warm, moist, grounding foods; eat at regular intervals.Food to Include: Cooked grains (rice, oats, wheat), warm milk, ghee, root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, ash gourd, bottle gourd (lauki), and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon.

Cooked grains (rice, oats, wheat), warm milk, ghee, root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, ash gourd, bottle gourd (lauki), and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon.

Cold salads, raw vegetables like cucumber and radish, carbonated drinks, caffeine (tea, coffee), dry snacks like namkeen and khakhra.

Governed by fire and water; hot, intense, sharp. Pitta types are intelligent, ambitious, articulate, with warm body temperature and oily skin. Imbalance may cause irritability, inflammation, or skin issues.

Cooling, hydrating foods; avoid overly spicy or oily meals.

Cucumber, melons, coconut water, mint, barley, dairy (in moderation), and vegetables like tori (ridge gourd), lauki (bottle gourd), karela (bitter gourd), and leafy greens like spinach and methi.

Chili, fermented foods like achar (pickles), fried foods like pakoras, vinegar, alcohol, spicy curries.

Made of earth and water; heavy, stable, smooth. Kapha types are calm, grounded, nurturing, with larger frames and thick skin/hair. Imbalance may cause lethargy, depression, or weight gain.

Light, warm, and dry foods; stimulate metabolism with pungent tastes.

Leafy greens (palak, methi), apples, pears, legumes (moong, masoor dal), light grains (millet, quinoa), and vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, lauki, and torai.

Dairy (paneer, curd), sweets (gulab jamun, peda), fried and oily foods (poori, bhature), bananas, wheat-heavy dishes (paratha, naan).

A combination of Vata’s lightness and Pitta’s intensity. This body type tends to be intelligent and artistic but is also more prone to stress and burnout. They usually have a medium build with variable digestion. When out of balance, they may experience inflammation or mood swings.

Favor warm, cooked meals; avoid too much heat or raw foods.

Steamed vegetables such as carrots, lauki, beans, and tinda; whole grains like brown rice and broken wheat; mild spices including fennel and coriander.

Excessively spicy or processed foods (instant noodles, chips), caffeine (tea/coffee), and vinegar-based foods such as Chinese sauces.

Mix of Pitta's drive and Kapha's calm. May experience congestion, inflammation, or mental rigidity when imbalanced..

Cooling but light meals; avoid heavy or overly spicy items.

Bitter greens (methi, palak), pomegranate, buttermilk, barley, cooling herbs (coriander, mint), and vegetables like karela, cucumber, and cabbage.

Fried foods (samosa, pakora), heavy meats (mutton curry), excess salt, spicy food like masala curries.

Mix of Vata's mobility and Kapha's stability. Creative and grounded, but prone to coldness and respiratory issues. Imbalance can lead to sluggish digestion or tension.

Balance light and heavy foods; prefer cooked, mildly spiced meals.

Soups, stews, cooked apples, herbal teas, basmati rice, beets, and mildly spiced Indian vegetables like pumpkin (kaddu), lauki, and parwal.

Dry crackers like mathri, cold drinks (lassi with ice), ice cream, raw salads (lettuce, cucumber).

Tridoshic: balanced in all three components and energies. Adaptable, resilient, and stable. Prone to imbalances from seasonal/lifestyle changes

Maintain a balanced, seasonal, and varied diet. Avoid extremes in taste (too spicy, too cold, too heavy, etc.).

Seasonal fruits, vegetables like lauki, tori, spinach, beans, okra (bhindi), whole grains, and balanced meals with herbs like cumin, fennel, and turmeric.

Highly processed or fast food (instant noodles, biscuits, burgers); avoid based on symptoms of imbalance (e.g., too much spice for Pitta imbalance of body, cold foods for Vata imbalance of body).