Avoid or minimize these foods as per Ayurveda diet:

• Processed and packaged foods
• Onions and garlic (considered rajasic/tamasic in spiritual practices)
• Deep-fried or oily foods
• Cold and iced foods (which weaken digestive fire)
• Fermented or overly spicy foods for some doshas.

Benefits of ayurvedic vegetarian eating:

• Supports gut and liver health.
• Naturally anti-inflammatory when customized correctly.
• Encourages mind-body awareness and emotional balance.
• Seasonally adaptive — different foods in winter vs. summer
• Aligns with slow food and mindful eating philosophies.

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