It is a gastrointestinal disorder that results in diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating in severe cases, mucus is also found in the stool. Intake of dairy products, chocolate, citrus food, or alcohol can worsen the symptoms leading to severe constipation and diarrhea. Stress also serves as a major symptom of IBS. So, by managing our lifestyle and diet, we can control the symptoms more easily. A high-fiber diet is helpful in adding bulk to the stools and promoting normal bowel motility. Avoid overuse of laxatives, antibiotics, caffeine, and fat-rich foods as it disrupts the normal functioning of the digestive system.
| Food Products | Best for Kapha Dosha | Good for Kapha Dosha | Neutral for Kapha Dosha | Bad for Kapha Dosha |
| DAIRY PRODUCTS | No Dairy Products are Good for Kapha. Dairy products are rich in Fat content which is responsible for Aggravation of Kapha Dosha. | Cow’s Ghee (do not have any impact on Kapha until taken in controlled qty.), Soy milk or goat milk does not exacerbate Kapha if taken preferably in the evening. | — | All Other Animal Based Dairy Products |
| FRUITS, DRY FRUITS & SEEDS | Apple, Pomegranate, Melon, Pears, Prunes, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Chia Seeds | Java Plums, Papaya, Plum, Sesame Seeds | Grapes, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Figs, Strawberries, Cherries, Watermelons, Cranberries, Dragon Fruit, Litchi, Avocado (If taken preferably in evening) | Banana, Dates, Lemon, Cashew Nuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Hazelnuts, Brazilian Nuts |
| VEGETABLES | Green Leafy Vegetables, Broccoli, Mustard Greens, Ash Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Cabbage, Cauliflower | Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Green Beans, Lettuce, Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Ginger | Capsicum, Eggplant, Raw Vegetables, Okra, Kale, All Salads | Sweet Potatoes, Potato, and Tomato (if consumed in high amounts) |
| GRAINS | Aged Wheat, Barley | Cornflour, Buckwheat, Kodo Millets, Quinoa | Foxtail Millets, Finger Millets, Oats | White Rice, Newly Harvested Cereals, White Flour and its Products |
| BEANS & PULSES | Generally, All kinds of Pulses and Beans are Good for Kapha but Light Lentils like Yellow and Pink Lentils are the Best. | Kidney Beans, Split Peas, Pigeon Peas, Black Gram / Horse Gram | Chickpeas and Sprouts | — |
| SPICES | Black Pepper, Cloves, Thyme, Cardamom, Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Turmeric, Fenugreek Leaves, Fennel, Cinnamon | Basil, Fenugreek Seeds, Nutmeg | Pink Salt & Rock salt / Sea Salt | White Salt |
| OILS | Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil | Cow Ghee, Sesame Oil | Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Canola Oil | Coconut Oil, Butter |
| NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS | Non-Veg is not Good for Kapha, as it contains fat, which aggravates Kapha. | — | Roasted Chicken and Turkey without Gravy or in Soup Form | Duck, Eggs, Fish, Red Meat, Pork, Beef |
| OTHERS | Arjun tea and other Herbal Teas | Honey, Warm Ginger Water, Warm Water with Black Salt or Rock Salt | Jaggery, WineNote: Hard Drinks – in very little quantity | Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Artificial Sweeteners, Refined Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sweets, Jams, Beer, Cold Water, Iced Drinks, Sweet Drinks, Soft Drinks, Sweet Fruit Juices, Brown Bread |