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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Avocado

Modern ojas food — buttery, building and grounding; one of the best raw foods for vata.

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Avocado — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Avocado — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Vasanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Modern ojas food — buttery, building and grounding; one of the best raw foods for vata.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Ripe and room temperature; lime and black pepper lighten its heaviness.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with lime, salt and cilantro
  • on warm grain toast
  • blended with lime as dressing

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, weight gain (large amounts)
  • Contraindication: sluggish liver (excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Avocado

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 fruit (100g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Avocado

Avocado Almond-Milk SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Avocado Almond-Milk Smoothie

Avocado Almond-Milk Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

Warm Pea Avocado DipSnack · 25 min

Warm Pea Avocado Dip

Warm Pea Avocado Dip is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold SoupLunch · 23 min

Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold Soup

Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold Soup is a cooling summer preparation with an explicit raw-food caution for vata Vata: bring...

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