Vata Nourishing Legumes
The beans/legumes that work best for Vata dosha tend to cook relatively quickly and are easily digested.
Legumes to Add or Include
- Lentils, Red
- Miso
- Mung Beans
- Mung Dal, Split
- Soy Cheese
- Soy Milk (served warm)
- Soy Sauce
- Soy Meats
- Tofu (served hot)
- Toor Dal
- Urad Dal
Legumes to Limit or Avoid
- Adzuki Beans
- Black Beans
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
- Kidney Beans
- Lentils, Brown
- Lima Beans
- Navy Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Soy Beans
- Soy Flour
- Soy Powder
- Split Peas
- Tempeh
- White Beans