RA diet for KAPHA

[Padram]

Hi all, this is the 3rd list. In KAPHA related RA, there is swelling, and swollen skin is cool/ cold to touch.

Grains

Buckwheat

Millet

Oats

White rice

Nuts

Sunflower

Pumpkin

Meat

Chicken

Shrimp

Turkey

All in small amts

Beans

No kidney beans and tofu.

Rest all can be had in moderation

Oil

Safflower

Sunflower

Corn

Almond

Vegetables

All except zucchini , sweet potato, cucumber, tomatoes

Fruits

Dry fruits are good, in moderation

Pomegranate

Peach

Pears

Apple

Mango

Cherries

Berries

Prunes

Apricots

Herbs

All are good

Dairy

Skim milk (warm)

[sandybrown]

I am lost with your three posts. What is the message here?

[Padram in reply to sandybrown]

I had mentioned earlier that in Ayurveda, there are 3 body types. One where VATA (gas) is predominant. In such case, the joints do not swell, but there is pain and you can hear a popping sound in your joint, especially fingers.

Two, where PITTA (bile) is predominant , the joints swell, and the skin is warm/ hot to touch, along with a reddish tinge on the swollen skin.

Three, where KAPHA. (Phlegm) is predominant, the. Joint s. Swell, and the skin is cool/ cold to touch.

Accordingly, the diet varies.