I’ve taken this from Dr. John Douillard’s wonderful website Lifespa.com
Spring Grocery List
By John Douillard, DC, PhD
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(March-June)
To Stay Strong and Healthy:
- During Spring, eat more foods from this list. Simply circle your favorite foods – and those of anyone you cook for –
and eat more of those foods.
*An asterisk means it is best to eat more of this food.
- Eat more foods that are Pungent (Spicy), Bitter, Astringent / Light, Dry, Warm: such as flavorful steamed
veggies, brothy soups, brown rice.
- Eat less foods that are Sweet, Sour, Salty / Heavy, Cold, Oily: such as fried foods, ice cream, heavy dairy.
- Tired? Schedule an Ayurvedic Consult with Dr. Douillard to treat the root cause of your fatigue, which is different
for each person.
Daily Routines (Dinacharya) for Spring:
- Self-massage with warm Lymphatic Massage Oil or raw sesame oil.
- Three or more times per day practice Bellows Breath: breathe quickly and with strength in and out through your nose for 30 seconds while expanding and contracting your diaphragm. Sit in silence for 1 minute.
- Exercise in the morning to increase circulation, mood and immunity.
- Perform Neti by irrigating your nasal passage with warm salt water. Always follow with Nasya.
- Perform Nasya by dipping a q-tip in warm Tri-Doshic Massage Oil or warm sesame oil, swirling it inside your nostrils, and inhaling deeply.
Signs of Excess Kapha During Spring:
- Cold, cough, allergies, congestion, flu, fatigue, depression, weight gain.
- If you experience some of these signs, schedule a consult with Dr. Douillard and follow the above guidelines for a balanced Spring!
VEGETABLES
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FRUIT
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SPICES
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LEGUMES
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HERB TEA
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*Alfalfa Sprouts |
Apples |
Anise |
*All Sprouted Beans |
Alfalfa |
Artichokes |
Blueberries |
Asafoetida |
Adzuki |
*Cardamom |
*Asparagus |
*Dried Fruit (all) |
Basil |
Black Gram |
*Chicory |
*Bean Sprouts |
Grapefruit |
Bay Leaf |
Garbanzo |
*Cinnamon |
Beets |
Lemons, Limes |
*Black Pepper |
Fava |
*Cloves |
*Bell Peppers |
Papayas |
Chamomile |
*Goya |
*Dandelion |
*Bitter Melon |
Pears |
Caraway |
*Kidney |
*Ginger |
Broccoli |
Pomegranates (sour) |
Cardamom |
*Lentils |
*Hibiscus |
*Brussels Sprouts |
Raspberries |
*Cayenne |
*Lima |
*Orange Peel |
*Cabbage |
Strawberries |
Cinnamon |
*Mung |
*Strawberry Leaf |
*Carrots |
All Berries |
*Clove |
Split Pea |
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*Cauliflower |
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Coriander |
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*Celery |
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Cumin |
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*Chicory |
DAIRY
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Dill |
LEAN MEAT & FISH
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BEVERAGES
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*Chilies, dried |
Ghee (moderation) |
Fennel |
Chicken |
Black Tea (moderation) |
Cilantro |
Lowfat yogurt (moderation) |
Fenugreek |
Duck (moderation) |
Coffee (moderation) |
*Collard Greens |
Rice/Soy milk |
Garlic |
Eggs (moderation) |
Water (room temp. to hot) |
*Corn |
*Goat milk |
Ginger |
Freshwater fish |
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*Dandelion |
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Horseradish |
Lamb (moderation) |
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*Endive |
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Marjoram |
Ocean fish (moderation) |
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Fennel |
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Mustard |
Turkey |
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*Garlic |
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Nutmeg |
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Ginger |
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Oregano |
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*Green Beans |
OILS
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Peppermint |
NUTS & SEEDS
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SWEETENERS
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*Hot Peppers |
Canola |
Poppy Seeds |
Filberts |
*Honey – Raw |
Jicama |
*Corn |
Rosemary |
Pinons |
Maple Syrup |
*Kale |
Flax |
Saffron |
Pumpkin |
Molasses |
Leeks |
Mustard |
Sage |
Sunflower |
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*Lettuce |
Safflower |
Spearmint |
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*Mushrooms |
Soy |
Thyme |
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*Mustard Greens |
Sunflower |
Turmeric |
GRAINS
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CONDIMENTS
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*Onions |
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Amaranth |
Carob |
*Parsley |
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Barley |
Pickles |
*Peas |
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Buckwheat |
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*Potatoes, baked |
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Corn |
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*Radishes |
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Millet |
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Seaweed |
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Oats, dry |
Learn more about the seasonal diet in
“The 3-Season Diet”
by Dr. John Douillard
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Snow Peas |
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Quinoa |
*Spinach |
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Rice, Brown, long grain |
*Swiss Chard |
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Rye |
*Turnips |
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*Watercress |
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