SPRING
A time for growth and renewal. there is a lightness and freshness with this season.
Spring is characterised by qualities of Kapha dosha, such as heaviness, dampness, and stability.
To balance Kapha during spring, favor light, dry, and warming foods.
Include pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes to counteract Kapha's heaviness.
Eat plenty of leafy greens, bitter vegetables, light grains (like barley and millet), and warming spices (like ginger and black pepper).
Minimize heavy, oily, and cold foods, as well as dairy and sweets, which can increase Kapha.
Apricot
Blood Oranges
Grapefruit
Mandarins
Mango
cauliflower
Celery
Chicory
Dandelion Greens
Fava Beans
Leeks
parsnips
peas
radishes
Scallion
Salad Leaves
spinach
Wild garlic
Parsley
asparagus