Summer is characterized by qualities of Pitta dosha, such as heat, intensity, and lightness.

To balance Pitta during summer, favor cooling, hydrating, and sweet foods.

Include sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes to cool Pitta's heat.

Eat plenty of sweet fruits (like melons and berries), cooling vegetables (like cucumber and zucchini), and grains (like basmati rice).

Minimise spicy, oily, and acidic foods, as well as alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate Pitta.