With the rising temperatures this summer, one invariably experiences intense thirst and heat – not to forget the awful dehydration and skin issues you wind up facing. Ayurveda says that summer is the season of pitta, where the digestive fire is supposed to be low, and one’s appetite is reduced considerably. It is important that we eat appropriately to balance the three doshas in our bodies in order to do justice to our health.

With summer setting in, our bodies tend to pivot towards drinking and eating cold stuff rather than warm. But, drinking very, very cold drinks tends to make your body struggle by putting out its inherent digestive fibre. Instead, therefore, it is good to have certain kinds of drinks that are not too cold. Moreover, avoiding food that is heavy, fried, rich and spicy or salty, for they are too much effort to digest, causing your stomach and digestive system much inconvenience. Here are some of the food options we can indulge in:

– Coconut Water is a fantastic form of electrolyte water, given that it is enriched with minerals and vitamin C. It is nature’s gift to you to help cool your system down.
– Sugarcane juice: The unrefined form of sugar is perfect for your body’s energy levels, and a great way to keep sunstrokes at bay. Sugarcane restores the pH balance in your body because of its inherently alkaline nature, while also enriching you with nutrients such as iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium, along with Vitamin B.
– Curd is a great source of probiotics, and helps your body tremendously thanks to the amount of calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, which helps regulate cortisol in your body. Curd is even better when taken as buttermilk, and doesn’t even need to be terribly cold for you to cool down.
– Cucumbers should also be on your list this summer! Perfect as a salad addition, or even when juiced up with fruits. Cucumber has a lot of water in it, while also being enriched with Vitamins A, C and folic acid in the peels.
– What is summer without Watermelons? The beautiful red fruit is enriched with plenty of water, and lots of minerals like beta carotene, and nutrients such as Vitamins B1 and B6, helps you stay hydrated and refreshed in summer. They also work well to replenish your system while also filling your stomach.
– Come summer and it is time for Mangoes! Especially when raw, mangoes are rich in Vitamins B and C, which help fight inflammation and strengthens the immune system ably. In addition, mangoes are known to prevent and treat heatstroke, nausea and gastro-intestinal disorders, while also keeping you hydrated.

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