Spring (Kapha Season: March–June)

Spring marks the natural shift from winter’s grounding foods to lighter, cleansing meals that support digestion, clear heaviness, and bring the body back into balance.

Nature’s cue: Earth and water dominate. The body is emerging from winter’s heaviness and needs lightness, stimulation, and detoxification. Blood becomes thick with fat from winter.  Just as the ground thaws and the rivers begin to flow again so does our blood. 

Ayurvedic focus: Reduce Kapha. Favor foods that are light, dry, warm, and bitter to clear mucus, stagnation, and sluggish digestion. Now is the time for heat (pungent) and fermented foods like kombucha or sauerkraut.

Eat more:

  • Leafy greens (dandelion, arugula, spinach)

  • Bitter vegetables (asparagus, artichokes, mustard greens)

  • Sprouted grains and legumes

  • Berries and cherries

  • Spices: ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon

Avoid:

  • Dairy, heavy meats, fried foods

  • Sweet, sour, and salty tastes in excess

 

Ritual tip: Begin the day with warm lemon water or ginger tea. Embrace movement and breathwork to awaken the body.


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