Asthma

Cauliflower, Radish, Carrot, Peas, Broccoli, Bottle gourd, Round gourd, Bitter gourd, Beans, Garlic, Ginger, Mushroom, Cabbage, Beans, potatoes (after boiling only), cabbage, capsicum

(The vegetables are the good source of minerals and vitamins and fulfill requirement body)

Eggplant, Taro roots, Onions, Okra, Dried and Canned vegetable

(They are the reason for accumulation of endotoxins thus aggravating symptoms)

Apple, Pear, Sugar cane, Papaya, Muskmelon, Pomegranate, Dried Fruits

(The fruits are rich in nutrition and also are a good source of hydration but there should be a specific time for their intake preferably not in evening or early morning)

Apricot, Peaches, Orange, Grapes, All Berries and All citrus fruits

(These fruits might aggravate the symptoms due to their cold potency or their citrus taste can aggravate pitta dosha)

All Pulses

(All kind of pulses can be taken as they are the good source of protein especially horse gram soup and black gram soup)

Whole pulses (limited amount), Soy and its products

(Use of some pulses like black lentils, kidney beans as their excessive intake might increase dosha aggravation as they can increase pitta dosha)

Cow’s ghee

(Only cow’s ghee can be consumed and occasional intake of cow’s milk can be done during evening hours)

Milk and its products, Cheese, Buttermilk, Condensed milk and all other dairy products should be strictly avoided

(As mentioned earlier they aggravate symptoms because they will aggravate kapha dosha)

Flaxseed- ½, Sunflower seeds- 1 tsp. (per day), 1 Walnuts, 5 Almonds and 5 Raisins (soaked)

(They are the source of micro nutrients which are essential for body)

Cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, Peanuts, Pistachios

(They are heavy to digest and do cause aggravation of symptoms)

Whole wheat, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Oats, barley flour, millets like pearl millets, foxtail, little and finger millets

(They help in keeping digestive system healthy and also prevent accumulation of endotoxins)

White Rice, Whole refined flour and its products, refined sugar, corn, gram flour

(They are kapha vardhak aahar which means it can aggravate kapha dosha thus the appearance of symptoms like mucus, short breath etc.)

Cow ghee, Sunflower oil, Canola oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil

(They are the best for maintaining a good and healthy digestion)

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter, Hydrogenated oil

(They have a very negative impact on body thus resulting in endotoxin accumulation)

Clear soups like pumpkin soup, ash gourd soup, black gram soup and black gram soups, Herbal tea, Beetroot juice, Bitter gourd juice

(They help in maintaining body’s strength)

Alcohol, Processed and canned food, Junk food, Tea, Coffee

(They have a negative impact on digestion and body as well. The reason is they promotes accumulation of endotoxins and thus results in accumulation of dosha like pitta and kapha)

Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander Fenugreek, Fennel, Pepper, Garlic, Salt (limited), black pepper, sonth

(Use Of ginger in dried form must be done as fresh ginger generally aggravates kapha. In addition other spices makes digestion smooth and easy)

Green chili, Red chili, Cloves

(They have a bad effect on digestion thus making digestion difficult and results in aggravation of symptoms)

Egg white portion only (limit), meat soup of sheep

(It increases the body’s strength, balances protein intake in the body and also gives strength to muscles. They help in liquefying the accumulated kapha dosha)

Raw, Uncooked and Processed meat, fish especially Selfish, Shark, Swordfish, Tuna, Marlin, clams, Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Meat patties, Burgers, Pork, Organ meat like – Liver, Kidney and Chest, Red meat, Prawns, Lobster,Crab, Turkey, Rabbit, Bacon, Duck, Goose

(These are heavy to digest and cause aggravation of symptoms especially kapha and are not good for digestion too)

Homemade only

(They are the best as they are free from preservatives and do not cause any harm to body)

Packed soups, High fat dressing or mayonnaise, Chocolate, Fudge, Butterscotch, Coconut bar, all fried foods, Junk foods, Sauces etc. Peanut butter, Fruit jellies, Jams, Refined sugar, Marmalade, Sweeteners, Chutneys, Pickles, Ice-cream, etc.

(They cause accumulation of toxins)