Known for their cooling properties and high water content, cucumbers are excellent for hydration and cooling the body.
Another hydrating vegetable with a mild flavour, zucchini is easy to digest and helps keep the body cool.
Despite its bitter taste, bitter gourd is valued in Ayurveda for its cooling properties and ability to balance Pitta dosha, making it ideal for summer.
Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens are rich in nutrients and antioxidants while having cooling properties and easy to digest.
Vegetables like fenugreek leaves (methi) are bitter but have excellent cooling properties and are recommended in Ayurveda for consumption in summer.
Cilantro is a versatile herb used in many dishes and is known for its cooling effect on the body, making it a great addition to summer meals.
Mint leaves are refreshing and cooling, making them perfect for summer salads, drinks, and chutneys. They also aid digestion and help alleviate heat-related discomfort.