In summer, pitta energy increases and the Ayurvedic approach involves cooling foods such as coconut water, cucumber, mint, and coriander, while reducing spicy sour and salty foods. In monsoon, vata is elevated and warming foods, lighter meals, and digestive spices like ginger and cumin are recommended.
Winter brings increased kapha and cold, which Ayurveda addresses with warming foods, heavier proteins, and vigorous exercise. The practical wisdom in these seasonal guidelines often aligns with modern nutritional understanding.