Ayurvedic Winter Foods to consider?

Whole Grains (Warm, Hearty, Nourishing)
Oats, quinoa, amaranth, millet, brown rice, and wheat
Cooked as warm porridge, khichari, or spiced pilaf
Provide sustained energy and grounding for Vata

Root Vegetables (Grounding & Sweet)
Sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips
Slow-cooked or roasted with ghee and warming spices
Help anchor energy and balance winter’s mobility

Soups & Stews (Moist & Easy to Digest)
Use mung dal, lentils, seasonal veggies, and ghee
Spice with ginger, turmeric, cumin, asafoetida, black pepper
Nourishing, hydrating, and kind to digestive fire

Warm Milk & Spiced Drinks
Golden milk (turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon in warm milk)
Ashwagandha milk or almond milk with cardamom and dates
Supports ojas (vitality), immunity, and calmness

Healthy Fats (Lubricating & Nourishing)
Ghee, sesame oil, coconut oil, avocado
Aid in balancing Vata’s dryness and boosting immunity
Add to soups, stews, and grains

Nuts & Seeds (Dense, Oily, Warming)
Almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
Soak nuts overnight for easier digestion
Great source of grounding energy and warmth

Warming Spices (Stimulate Agni & Circulation)
Ginger, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds
Support digestion and remove sluggishness
Can be added to teas, stews, or sprinkled on food

Seasonal Fruits (Cooked or Warmed)
Apples, pears, figs, dates, raisins
Stewed or baked with cinnamon or nutmeg
Naturally sweet, support digestion and elimination

Onions, Garlic & Leeks (Warming & Ojas-Building)
Cooked in ghee or oil to reduce pungency
Strengthen immunity and improve circulation