70. The Complete Ayurvedic Guide to Winter Foods: Grains, Spices, Oils & More

Feeling bloated, constipated, or constantly cold this winter? Your body is telling you it needs different foods. In this solo episode, Kate breaks down the Ayurvedic approach to winter eating—what to embrace, what to avoid, and why seasonal nutrition matters more than you think.

You'll Learn:

• Why cold, dry weather changes your digestion
• Signs your body needs warming, moistening foods
• The best grains, oils, and spices for winter (and what to skip)
• How to fix winter bloating and constipation through food
• Why fermented foods and citrus are winter game-changers
• The truth about wheat, sourdough, and gluten in Vata season

Quick Wins:

✓ Swap salads for steamed vegetables with ghee

✓ Add tahini to your morning toast

✓ Try baked grapefruit with honey

✓ Cook with warming spices (ginger, cumin, turmeric)

✓ Drink licorice tea for dry lungs and intestines

Resources:

Kate's cookbooks available at healwithkate.org

Subscribe for weekly Ayurvedic wisdom and share with someone who needs winter food guidance.

The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.

Connect with Kate: https://www.healwithkate.org

Ayurvedic Living Institute Membership: https://ayurvedicliving.institute/membership

Cleanse Leader Training: https://ayurvedicliving.institute/cleanse-leader-training

Deep Winter Self-Care Workshop: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/courses/self-care-workshop-deep-winter

Women's Health Collection: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/collections/womens-healthhttps://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/products/courses/copy-of-fall-community-cleanse-2024

Thanks to our Sponsor: Banyan Botanicals
Banyan Botanicals: https://glnk.io/kovw3/kate
Bitter and Bold: https://glnk.io/kovw3/kate1x5
Chyavanprash Herbal Jam: https://glnk.io/kovw3/kate5xi
Save 15% with code WINTERWITHKATE