summer
“What lies behind these qualities of warmth, joy, fullness and maturity, the true spirit and essence of the Fire element, is the love which Fire pours into everything. This love is given without stinting to everything and everyone. It permeates every part of our body, mind and spirit.” “The Earth element is our Mother in every way. Everything which nourishes us comes from nature, from the moment we leave the womb of our physical mother to the day we return to it. This is truly a gift, with nothing expected in return.” ~J.R. Worsley
Summer
Fire element
Heart/Small Intestine
Flavor- Naturally Sweet
Late Summer
Earth element
Time of Spleen/Stomach
Flavor~ Naturally Sweet, Neutral
Food Tips:
Occasional fresh salads and raw smoothies are okay to incorporate during the height of summer heat. Eat neutral flavored foods and naturally sweet foods to help to counterbalance the heat and relieve excess summer “dampness” from the body. Eating rice, yams and sweet potatoes, adzuki beans, mushrooms, and salmon are some examples of such foods to consume during summer. Hydrating foods such as cucumber, strawberries, lettuce, celery, and watermelon can help temper excess heat in the body and are especially good in hot, dry climates. Consume naturally sweet vegetables like peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, and easy to digest grains. Sip light broths and soups and consume smaller portions than during other seasons. Cooling foods such as coconut, apples, and chilis are great in hot or humid environments. Adding Job’s Tears (also called pearl barley, is gluten-free), adzuki and mung beans to meals can help relieve excess water retention during a damp late summer.
