HOW TASTES AFFECT OUR DOSHAS
TASTE VATA PITTA KAPHA FOUND IN
         
SWEET Balances Balances Aggravates Sugar, Sweet fruits
         
         
SALTY Balances Aggravates Aggravates Table Salt
         
         
SOUR Balances Aggravates Aggravates Sour Food, Acidic fruit
         
         
BITTER Aggravates Balances Balances Dark Leafy Greens, Coffee, Bitter Gourd, Brussel Sprouts
         
         
SPICY Aggravates Aggravates Balances Chilli, Jalapeno, Hot sauces, Onion, Garlic, Ginger
         
         
OILY Balances Balances Aggravates Meats, Dairy, Nuts, Seeds, Oils, Sweet fruits, Avocado
         
         
ASTRINGENT Aggravates Balances Balances Unripe Banana, Pomergranate, Chickpea, Okra, Green beans, Raw vegetables
         
An Astringent taste is a pungent, tingly, and drying sensation on the tongue