Constitution type and nutrition

Discover which constitution type is more dominant in you according to ayurveda and which nutrition tips are more beneficial for you. This test is an orientation.

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BODY COMPOSITION

slim

moderate

robust

1 / 30

SIZE

Very tall or very small

Medium

Generally small, but can be tall and big

2 / 30

WEIGHT

Difficulty to gain weight

Medium, they can gain or lose weight easily

Generally overweight, difficulty losing it

3 / 30

SKIN

Dry, rough, cold, prominent veins

Hot, freckles, acne

Thick, cold, oily

4 / 30

BODY TEMPERATURE

Cold hands and feet

warm

cold or normal

5 / 30

HAIR

Dry, fine, frizzy

Oily, premature baldness, gray hair

Strong, wavy, shiny

6 / 30

FOREHEAD

narrow

Moderate, furrows

wide

7 / 30

EYES

Small, nervous

penetrating, easily irritated

big with big eyelashes

8 / 30

TEETH

Irregular small, malformed

medium-sized, gums bleed easily

Large, well-formed

9 / 30

TONGUE

rough

soft, pink

thick

10 / 30

FACE

Small, wrinkled, dry

Delicate, reddish, sharp profile

Large, soft profile

11 / 30

BONES

Thin, Cracking joints

Medium, loose joints

Thick, strong joints

12 / 30

NAILS

Brittle, rough

Soft, pink

Wide, strong

13 / 30

APPETITE

changing, nervous

high, irritable if hungry

Moderate but constant

14 / 30

THIRST

Scarce

generally thirsty

Moderate

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BOWELS

Hard, dry stools

Soft, loose stools, tendency to diarrhea

Regular, normal stools

16 / 30

URINE

scarce

Abundant, intense yellow

Moderate, clear

17 / 30

SWETING

Scarce without odor

Deep, intense smell

Moderate

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SLEEP

Light, with interruptions

Changeable

deep, excessive

19 / 30

SEXUALITY

Variable sexual interest, active sexual fantasy

high sexual interest and impulse

constant sexual interest and impulse

20 / 30

MEMORY

Fast, tendency to forget

Sharp, clear

slow but steady

21 / 30

GRASP

Spontaneous

Average

Requires time to understand

22 / 30

MOOD

changeable mood and ideas

Intense when expressing ideas and feelings

Stable, reliable, slow to change ideas

23 / 30

WEATHER PREFERENCES

Hot climates, sun, humidity

Cool climates, well ventilated

Any weather provided it is not humid

24 / 30

ACTIVITY

restless

Moderate

they move slowly

25 / 30

POSITIVE EMOTIONS

Adaptability

courage

friendly

26 / 30

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

Fear

Anger

Attachment

27 / 30

STRESS REACTION

Fear and anxiety under stress

frustration, irritability, anger under stress

they manage stress well

28 / 30

RESISTANCE TO THE DISEASE

Poor, variable immune system

Medium, tendency to infections

Good, stable, strong immune system

29 / 30

FREQUENT DISEASES

Nervous and mental disorders, neuralgic and joint pains

Infectious and inflammatory diseases, blood disorders

Systemic and respiratory diseases, edema, mucus, joint inflammation

30 / 30

VATA

Body features: thin, fine hair, fingers, and joints, cold skin

Physiology: irregular appetite and thirst, weak digestion, tendency to constipation, little sweat

Biochemistry: thin body mass, little waste

Psychology: acts fast, speaks fast, fearful, excited, captures things quickly, forgetful
Weak points: nervous system, locomotor system

Nutrition tips on dosha: Vata

Flavors: sweet, salty, slightly spicy and sour

Meals easy to digest

At least 3 meals a day

Raw food, only in small portions and at noon

Legumes only well cooked and in small quantities

PITTA

Body features: normal size, thin warm skin, with freckles

Physiology: great appetite and thirst, enough sweat and odor, strong digestion, tendency to diarrhea
Biochemistry: average body mass, normal waste
Psychology: good memory, little tolerance, adventurous, passionate
Weakness points: stomach, skin and heart

Nutrition tips for dosha: Pitta

Flavors: sweet, bitter and astringent
Cold meals
They can take heavy meals
They must give up coffee, alcohol, spicy, acidic and salty foods

KAPHA

Body features : large features, cold, fat and thick skin

Physiology: low appetite and thirst, slow digestion, non-odorous sweat, regular and well-formed stools
Biochemistry: thick complexion, many body fluids
Psychology: good long-term memory, slow, good mental stability and self-esteem
Weakness points: respiratory and lymphatic system, lack of appetite, and weak digestion

Nutrition tips for dosha:Kapha

Flavors: spicy, bitter, astringent
Hot meals
Food that is not too fat or sweet
Small portions are advised
Dairy products are discouraged
Dried fruits are not recommended because they produce mucus