Fire – Water
Pitta stands for fire which can also be seen as digestion – that what digests things
Fire is also easy to burn things around them if they get too hot they need to cool down.
Qualities = Hot, Light, Unstable, Slightly Moist
Active in age = 19 – 45
Pitta season = Summer
Pitta time on a day = 10 am – 2 pm (Hotter, largest meal – less activity – fire/digest)
10 pm – 2 am (Detoxification, deep sleep, fire/digest )
Pitta Characteristics:
– Medium build- Clear / Intelligent / Sharp
– Muscular – Funny
– Deep set eyes – Independent
– Angular face – Warm / friendly
- Rosy / red complexion – Courages
- Easily adapt to change – Good guide / leader
When out of balance:
– Aggressive – Reckless
– Selfish – Manipulating
– Controlling – Sharp
- Angry – Jealous
- Critical – Hateful
Problems when out of balance: itchy, fever, problems skin, stomach problems, hunger, thirst, burning sensations, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea
Balanced by: Heavy, Cold, Stable, Slightly dry qualities
Balancing tastes: Bitter, Sweet, Astringent
** Eat 3x a day, don’t skip a meal. Try to make your lunch the biggest meal.
FOOD FOR PITTA:
Bitter = all leafy greens, grapefruit, herbs and spices, coffee
Astringent = legumes, raw fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices, vinegar, apple cider, broccoli
Sweet = fruits, grains, natural sugars, milk, soy beans
Foods for optimum nourishment:
Aloe vera, cucumber, avocado, coconut, asparagus, pumpkin, cooked vegetables, quinoa, soy milk, sweet potato, oats, ginger, yoghurt, milk, butter, eggs
Examples:
Fruits: Avocado, coconut, dates, figs, ripe mangoes, apples sweet, pears, prunes, watermelon
Grains: Amaranth, couscous, oats, quinoa, crackers, pasta, rice (basmati – white), spelt, wheat
Natural sugars: Honey, fructose, rice syrup, maple syrup
Milk: Butter(unsalted), Cow milk, Cheese, Ghee, Goat cheese & milk, ice cream soy milk, yoghurt(diluted & spiced), rice milk, soy milk
Vegetables: Cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, mushrooms, olives, asparagus, tofu, artichoke, beans, fennel, carrots, lentils
Animal products: buffalo, chicken (white), egg(white only), fish(freshwater), shrimp, turkey
Nuts: Almonds
Seeds: Flax, halva, popcorn(no salt), pumpkin, sunflower
Oils: Ghee, flaxseed oil, olive oil
Beverage: White wine, beer, almond milk, aloe vera juice, apricot juice, apple juice, black tea, coffee, rice milk, soy milk, prune juice, pear juice
Spices: Cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel, fresh ginger, mint, peppermint, saffron, turmeric
Oils external use for body massage/lotion: coconut oil, avocado
Funny example celebrities: Jennifer Anniston
TIP: It’s better to not eat after dinner – But because of the good digestion of pitta, you should listen to your body so if hungry eat something light and small
Practice: Balancing, grounding, centering, focused calming.
Meditation:
- Peace / surrender
- Focus on things / compassion
- Meditate on heart chakra / focus on breath
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