In the summer ☀️, fresh herbs 🌿 are abundant, and you might even be cultivating them yourself. According to Ayurveda, these vibrant herbs are a source of health and vitality 🌱. During the pitta season, embrace the cooling qualities of dill, parsley, fennel, and coriander 🥗 to nurture a sense of calm and happiness 😊. Plus, their delightful flavours elevate every meal! 🍽️
In my previous post, I shared that sweet, juicy fruits like melons 🍈, pears 🍐, and grapes 🍇 are excellent for balancing pitta in summer. What other foods can create balance? Generally, sweet, bitter, and astringent flavours work wonders to suppress pitta, while salty, sour, and strong flavours can stir it up.
Embrace the goodness of squash 🎃, cucumber 🥒, pumpkin 🎃, fennel, asparagus, artichokes, rice 🍚, olive oil 🫒, and ghee. Coconut 🥥 in all its forms is a powerful pitta suppressant, as is aloe vera. Milk 🥛 can also be a nourishing choice; just remember to enjoy it boiled and warm (but not hot), ideally with a pinch of cardamom. Avoid pairing milk with vegetables, meat, or fish for the best results.
This summer, savour these foods and remember to choose those that bring you joy! ✨
As the summer days heat up ☀️, it's important to keep the pitta dosha in harmony. Embrace the sweetness of juicy fruits 🍉🍐🍇 like melons, pears, and grapes to bring balance and calmness back into your life. When you feel overheated and irritable 😤, these delicious choices can make life easier for you, as well as for those you meet 🤩
