According to Ayurveda, each meal should contain all six flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent, and pungent. The 3 Ayurvedic body types, or Doshas, are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each Dosha has a unique set of characteristics. There are several ways to determine your body type. The most accurate is through the detailed history and physical by an Ayurvedic physician. However, even taking a quick note of what you love about the foods you eat - will provide you with tremendous insight into your principal Dosha. Most people are a combination of two Doshas, but one typically predominates. The dominance of the flavors or types of foods we love will be based on our predominant Dosha makeup. Being mindful of those cravings is at the heart of maintaining optimal health for body and mind. The Kapha Dosha Kapha is typically the largest of the body types. Physically, they have wide hips/should
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