Summer is here

What does that mean? Your body needs different foods in the summer than in the winter. It might be obvious to you, you might feel it, but it also might not be obvious at all. In Ayurveda, which is the ancient system of creating balance within the body, there is a distinct difference in the way we take care of our bodies throughout the year. Summer is the season of Pitta. Pitta is fire. It's hotter, there's more inflammation.

Here are a list of veggies to place emphasis on in the summer months to stay cool, calm and hydrated via lifespa:

Alfalfa Sprouts *Artichokes *Asparagus Avocados Bean Sprouts *Beet greens *Bell Peppers *Bitter Melon *Broccoli *Cabbage *Cauliflower *Celery Chicory *Cilantro Collard Greens *Cucumbers *Dandelion Eggplant Endive *Fennel Green Beans

*Jicama *Kale *Lettuce Mushrooms Mustard Greens *Okra Parsley Peas Pumpkin *Radishes (moderation) *Seaweed *Snow Peas Spinach (moderation) *Squash, Acorn Squash, Winter Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Tomatoes (sweet) Turnip Greens *Watercress *Zucchini