Summer health & diet care
Summer health & diet care
Ritucharya is a practice of right living, in harmony with nature. ‘Ritu‘ means season and ‘Charya‘ means routine. Ritucharya consists of lifestyle changes according to the seasons of the year. Particularly talking about the seasons in India, they are diverse. It leads to a lot of changes in the body. The digestive system is most affected by the change in weather. Let us understand more, on Summer rutucharya -aka – Summer health & diet care
Diet recommended during Summer
Sweet, light, liquid food, a2 Desi Ghee (clarified butter) should be preferred. Plenty of liquids should be consumed in the form of water stored in mud pots, Drink prepared from fresh juicy fruits like mango, grapes, sugarcane, pomegranate (fruit juices), etc. with pepper and cardamom powder; tender coconut water will help to beat the heat. Similarly, a drink prepared by soaking dried grapes, fig, and dates in cold water for an hour and then churned will also help increase your stamina in this season. Buttermilk, made from pure A2 Desi Cow’s Milk also helps to increase vitamin B12 responsible for many functions inside the body to keep it healthy. Fresh juicy fruits, salads (cucumber, carrots) and boiled rice may be preferred.
Diluted syrup of some herbs and fruits is recommended- Rose, Mango, Grapes, Sandalwood, Lemon. These can be made into syrup and diluted with water to be served when needed.
Gulkand, a powerful antioxidant, prepared using Rose petals and sugar is an excellent preparation, prescribed to reduce the excess heat and avoid its bad effects which can be taken on empty stomach (1-2 tsp) with A2 Cow Milk. This reduces the burning sensation in the body, eyes, palms and soles, giddiness due to heat, itching, digestive disturbances, gastritis and many more.
Diet to be avoided
Greasy, hot, spicy, salty and sour food items, should be avoided and if consumed should be taken in a very little quantity. Alcohol should be avoided as consumption of this may lead to burning sensation, dryness in the body and debility.
Recommended Lifestyle
It is advised to have a power nap during the daytime in a cool place, as the nights are shorter during summer; apply the paste of sandal all over the body and take a cold-water bath, try to stay indoors and not get exposed to Sun rays as far as possible, use thin and light clothes and use perfumes that are cooling in nature.
Also, Too much exertion and strenuous exercise should be avoided during this season. Pranayama helps immensely to keep the energy levels hight, especially in this season.
It is advisable to follow the above recommended diet and lifestyle to make our journey through this challenging hot summer easier and comfortable.
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