Kapha Nuts & Seeds
Nuts and seeds tend to be heavy, dense, and oily and are generally not terrifically balancing for kapha. But there are a few types of nuts and seeds that are acceptable in small quantities. When trying to balance kapha, nuts and seeds are best enjoyed only on occasion.
Favor
- Almonds (soaked and peeled)
- Charole Nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Popcorn (without salt or butter)
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
Avoid
- Brazil Nuts
- Cashews
- Coconut
- Filberts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Peanuts
- Pecans
- Pine Nuts
- Pistachios
- Sesame Seeds
- Tahini
- Walnuts