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DAY 22

40 Day Mindful Eating Challenge

Today we explore Kapha, made from the elements of water and earth and governs structure and stability. The qualities are cold, moist (oily), heavy, soft, stable. Kapha gives us our capacity for love and compassion, and on this Mother’s Day, what a perfect aligned day to be discussing the nourishment Kapha provides.

When out of balance with more dominant Kapha dosha you may experience deep sadness, despair, be overly attached, or feeling heavy or stuck.

Foods that will increase this dosha (avoid if you’re out of balance) are dairy, sweets, heavy grains and starches, fried or oily food.

Instead prioritize more light, warm, dry, or spicy foods.

We will continue this week exploring food and the doshas, what strong digestion looks like vs compromised digestion, and how to eat right for your body and mind dosha type.

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DAY 21

40 Day Mindful Eating Challenge

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Today we explore Pitta, made from the elements of fire and a little water and responsible for transformation. The qualities are hot/warm, light, and slightly moist. This is the only dosha that contains heat.

When we talk about the strength of our digestive fires (yes multiple in Ayurveda) we are talking about the entire process of fully digesting, transforming our food, and assimilating the nutrients.

When Pitta is out of balance you may experience anger, irritability, be hypercritical of self and others, lack of motivation, and/or be obsessive about a goal to the point of burnout.

Foods that will increase this dosha (avoid if you’re out of balance) are spicy or heating foods and sour or fermented foods.

Instead prioritize more cooling, slightly sweet, or bitter foods. Like coconut water, fresh sweet fruit or melon (eaten apart from each other and other foods), sautéed leafy greens in high quality olive oil.

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DAY 20

40 Day Mindful Eating Challenge

Today we explore Vata, the dosha that is made up of ether and air and responsible for movement. The qualities are cold, dry, light, and mobile.

Out of balance you may experience anxiety, overwhelm, fluctuating anxiety /depression, fear, or disconnect.

Foods that will increase this dosha (avoid if you’re out of balance) are dry, light, cold, and mobile. Think raw veggies, cold salad, popcorn, chips, frozen smoothies, etc.

Instead choose more warm cooked meals and foods that are more grounding.

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