Summer Diet – Ayurveda

Indeed it is hot in India and it is time to get special remedies to cool oneself down. Every constitution is different and different constitution need to adopt different dietary charts. But there are few standard seasonal suggestions, which keep a person cool, energetic and healthy.

Those who are busy can adopt simple ones as follows:

– Take your lunch before 11 am. Increase vegetables, salads and yogurt in lunch. Decrease carbs.

– If able to digest, add milk protein drinks such as thin buttermilk, fruit yogurt and custards for afternoon snacks and breaks instead of tea.

– Increase intake of juices such as Mango, Watermelon, grapes and berry juices.

– Take your dinner between 6 and 7 pm. Include custard, milk preparations in the dinner.

– Walk in only early morning or late night hours.

– Apply cooling talcs, sandalwood and turmeric creams on body and face as prevention of Sun UV rays.

– Wash your hands and feet at least 5-6 times in a day. Body extremities kept cool makes a person feel cool within.

– Pour water on head every day or even twice a day to prevent nasal bleeding, if suffering from it.

– Apply cool hair oils such as henna, coconut, jasmine and camphor oils. This will prevent you from burning eyes, nasal bleeding, etc.

Try the above and let us know how great the summer comes out to you!! Or write to us with your suggestions or questions at doctor@ayurvedagroup.com.