Feel the temperature steadily increase this May as summer lies just around the corner. The days are long and bright and fresh produce seems limitless at this time of bountiful growth. Energy abounds as the cold, dark winter is nothing more than a distant memory. Color splashes the landscape right now as vibrant flowers bloom and brighten your day. This is one of the most striking months of the year, so make sure to get outside and enjoy it.
Do you live in the Southern Hemisphere? You may need the 10 Ayurvedic Recipes for November instead.
Move into May
It's not quite time to say goodbye to spring, however. As beautiful as May is, this is a transitionary period between seasons which can bring a few challenges.
Your body works hard at this time of year to adjust to the increasing heat and lingering moisture in the air.Without taking the time to modify your diet, you may experience some uncomfortable ailments this month.
These can include feeling overheated, uncomfortable, inflamed, irritated and dehydrated. But don't worry! The 10 Recipes for May below are the perfect launching pad for you to cook in accordance with the climate this month.
Stay Hydrated
Your body needs more liquid now than it did in cooler months. Make sure to adjust your intake.
Introduce some fresh, juicy bursts of fruit into your meals to add flavor and extra hydration.
Grapefruit, in particular, will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized while also cleansing the liver which can become easily congested in late spring. Its bitter taste also makes it a suitable fruit for Kapha season and the final weeks of spring cleansing.
Aromatic cardamom or fennel will open up circulation and bitter dandelion leaves will cleanse and cool the liver. Both will boost metabolism and clear any residual spring stagnation.
Cool Down
Your digestive tract can become irritated and inflamed in May. Soothe and nourish the body by introducing cooling foods such as raw zucchini, cilantro, cucumber, coconut, mint and salad greens. These seasonal saviours will pacify fiery Pitta and keep internal heat in check.
Not only will these foods cool the internal heat in the digestive system, they will also nurture and support an agitated mind. Feeling stressed out and quick to anger lately? Take an evening stroll as the sun sets and prepare one of these balancing May meals for yourself. Feel your stress melt away and your mind and emotions settle.
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