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Ep. 39 – Ayurvedic Summer Foods, Better Hydration, Cooling Pitta and Sadhaka Pitta
Summer is the season of Pitta dosha in Ayurveda. While warm weather invites us outdoors, it also naturally increases heat within the body and mind. The result? Digestive discomfort, inflammation, irritability, skin flare-ups, acidity and a greater tendency towards impatience or rigidity.
In this episode, I explore how Ayurveda approaches summer nutrition and share simple, practical ways to support your body during the warmer months.
Rather than following rigid food lists, you'll learn how to understand the qualities of food and make seasonal choices that feel supportive, sustainable and realistic.
Towards the end of the episode, I also introduce one of my favourite Ayurvedic concepts: Sadhaka Pitta—the aspect of Pitta connected to our heart, mind, determination and willpower—and why learning to soften may be one of the most powerful Ayurvedic practices during summer.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why summer naturally increases Pitta dosha
- Common signs of excess heat in the body and mind
- Foods that naturally help cool and balance Pitta
- Why eating your hydration is just as important as drinking it
- The benefits of bitter greens during summer
- Cooling herbal infusions and floral teas to support hydration
- Why ghee remains one of Ayurveda's most nourishing fats—even in summer
- How coconut can become a beautiful seasonal ally
- Why portion sizes matter more during hot weather
- Three foods and drinks to be mindful of in summer:
- overly intense flavours
- alcohol
- caffeine
- Why rigid Ayurvedic food lists often miss the bigger picture
- What Sadhaka Pitta is and how it influences our thoughts, emotions and relationships
- A simple reflection that can help soften frustration and conflict during the summer season
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