Eat With the Seasons - Fall

In Ayurveda we believe in eating with the seasons. So, if it's fresh and plentiful at the market; buy it. Seasonal fruits and veggies have more 'prana' (or life force) and are better to keep you balanced throughout the season. When our energies are balanced, we are less likely to experience symptoms of imbalance. Signs of imbalance can feel like bloating, dryness, fatigue, vertigo, nervousness, insomnia or even anxiety.

FOODS TO FAVOR / INCREASE
 VEGGIES
 Beets, Broccoli
 Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips Collards, Kale, Spinach Pumpkin, Squashes

Swiss Chard

  GRAINS
  Brown rice
  Rolled or Steel cut Oats Red rice
  Wheat Berries

  SWEET / HEAVY FRUITS
  Mangoes Apples, Pears
  Cranberries
  Dates, Figs, Raisins

  LIGHT PROTEINS / DAIRY / FATS
  Cow's milk
  Eggs, Mung beans, red lentils, split peas, tofus, most meats
  Raw nut butters, Tahni & Nuts
  Coconut (shredded, milk, oil)
  Avocado

 WARMING SPICES & HERBS, ETC
 Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger, Cumin, Cinnamon, Fennel, Salt, Cacao powder, Maple syrup

FOODS TO REDUCE
 Dry foods like chips, crackers and rice cakes
 Coffee and other caffeinated beverages

Carbonated drinks
 Cannelini kidney and pinto beans

Raw foods

 LIFESTYLE
 Daily self-massage using sesame or almond oil.
 Eat warm foods and drinks
 Don't fast or skip meals
 Regular routines & mealtimes Cover ears and throat when windy Sip warm water throughout the day

Neti or Nasya daily
 Rest, relax, nap as needed Restorative Yoga
 Nadi Shodhana