Cold Foods According to Ayurveda

Cold Foods According to Ayurveda:

Here's a list of Foods that are termed 'cold' under Ayurveda.

1. Under the category of cold foods, come fruits like bananas, strawberries, watermelons, kiwi and apricots. Not surprising that they are summer favorites due to their cooling nature.

2. Dairy products like milk and yogurt, cream and cheese also have a cooling effect on the body.

3. All soy products including soy milk and tofu belong to this category.

4. Several hot beverages like green tea occupy a place in this category. Cold foods help clear the toxins and in turn provide a soothing effect on the body.

5. Vegetables like mushrooms, tomato, asparagus, lettuce and egg plants are easy to digest in the summer months due to their inherently cold nature.