But what are you going to wash it all down with?
Let’s chat beverages and what you should be drinking based on your dosha.
Ayurvedic approach to consuming beverages.
Before talking about the what, let’s talk about the parameters surrounding the when and how.
To understand these guidelines, you must consider digestion.
Ayurveda views digestion, oragni, as a fire.
Here are a few tips on how liquid consumption can assist with this:
Sip versus guzzle.
Avoid drinking big amounts with your meals.
Opt for hot, warm, or room temperature.
Drinking cold or iced drinks can easily put out your digestive fire.
You’re better off having beverages somewhere between room temperature and hot.
Cool drinks can also be warranted, such as in the summer or when you’re feeling too warm.
This way, you’re free to cool off without it being too detrimental to your digestion.
What’s best for each dosha.
Vata-predominant people, or those with vata imbalances, need the most hydration of all the doshas.
Sweet, sour, and salty are the tastes that pacify vata best, making most juices appropriate.
Milky or creamy drinks are also good, as they help bring a sense of stability and calm.
Additionally, it’s best to decrease carbonated drinks since this constitution is already made of air.
Coconut water is also great, as it has a natural cooling effect.
For the same reason, this constitution should also decrease any beverages that are acidic.
