SOME SEASON-SOME SPECIFIC TIPS FOR SUMMER
FOOD
1.
Always consume natural
foods that have disease fighting, healing and regulatory properties like
fruits, vegetables, sprouts, nuts, seeds while grains etc. There are rich in
antioxidants required to cleanse and nourish the body.
2.
Opt for seasonal food
like berries and water-based foods like melons sprouts, salads etc. Squashes
and fruits like berries and citrus fruits etc ideal for this weather. These
foods are also a better alternative to junk foods, ice cream soft drinks etc.
3.
Keep yourself cool with
buttermilk, coconut water, lemon juice, vegetables juices and pure water. Avoid
hot drinks and hot water.
4.
Snack on apple, melons,
cucumbers etc instead of unhealthy chips, biscuits, cookies as soft drinks.
5.
Ensure that you eat five
to six meals a day. These can include fruits, nuts, vegetables juices, sprouts
and salads as fillers in between meals. Women who eat diets high in fruits,
certain vegetables, pasta and red wine, are less likely to have hot flashes and
night sweats during menopause, a newly study from Australia suggests.
6.
Avoid cooking heavy meals
with liberal use of spices and oil, refind or white flour products like breads,
pasta, white rice etc. Have more of steamed vegetables khichdi salads and
sprouts are pittapacifying foods.
7.
Avoid salty, sour
pungent, greasy foods, heavy spices, junk foods and sugar.
8.
Avoid starvation. Eating
everything in moderation is the key to mental and physical health as starvation
and deprivation can lead to mood swings and irritability.
9.
An emphasis on flavors
that balance body’s dashes, bonding with nature, laughter and positivity keeps
you rejuvenated and free from stress, to keep our bodies in balance and create
a better harmony in the body, adopt a life style with a blend of yoga,
meditation right breathing techniques and sound nutrition with focus on
vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and white grains.
