Which Fruits Help Balance Pitta Dosha?

The fruits that help balance Pitta dosha are usually sweet and astringent ones. This dosha is aggravated by pungent, sour, and salty tastes.

Fruits to Add or Include

  • Apples (sweet)
  • Applesauce
  • Apricots (sweet)
  • Berries (sweet)
  • Cherries (sweet)
  • Coconut
  • Dates
  • Figs
  • Grapes (red, purple, black)
  • Limes
  • Mangos (ripe)
  • Melons
  • Oranges (sweet)
  • Papaya
  • Pears
  • Pineapple (sweet)
  • Plums (sweet)
  • Pomegranates
  • Prunes
  • Raisins
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon

Fruits to Limit or Avoid

  • Apples (sour)
  • Apricots (sour)
  • Bananas
  • Berries (sour)
  • Cherries (sour)
  • Cranberries
Fruits and fruit juices are best consumed alone—30 minutes before, and 1 hour after any other food. *This rule does not apply to fruits that are typically considered vegetables (avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.).
  • Grapefruit
  • Grapes (green)
  • Kiwi
  • Lemons
  • Mangos (green)
  • Oranges (sour)
  • Peaches
  • Persimmons
  • Pineapple (sour)
  • Plums (sour)
  • Tamarind

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