EATING WITH THE SEASONS

A main focus of ancient Ayurvedic living is the idea of eating with the seasons, with the understanding that nature provides the antidote to the extreme of each season.  For example, during the hot summer months, nature provides us with fresh fruits and vegetables to cool us down.  During the winter, nature provides fatty nuts to insulate us from the cold.  If you crave warm comfort foods in the winter, it's simply because your body is craving warmth during the coldest time of year.  Your body knows that it needs, so have fun answering its calls!  Warming foods for winter time include soups, stews, root vegetables, winter squashes, and spices like ginger, cayenne, curry, cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin.  Let food be thy medicine. Experiment with warming foods and enjoy the coziness! 

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