During the current heatwave, it is essential to stay hydrated. Traditionally, water was stored in earthen pots and, for good reason: They are breathable and naturally keep the water fresh and cool for hours.⁠ ⁠ According to the ancient Ayurvedic texts, water cooked in clay pots can support elimination, balance the doshas and tissues and improve immunity and energy levels. ⁠ ⁠ What is more, earthen vessels help regulate acidity problems due to the alkaline pH of the clay. Ayurvedically speaking, acidity indicates pitta dosha activity. This fiery dosha can also increase during the current temperatures. Therefore, we need to provide opportunities for balance, like naturally alkaline water stored in earthen vessels, eating pitta cooling foods like coconut, cucumber, watermelon, mung beans or fresh coriander. ⁠ ⁠ Earthen pots and vessels are a well-kept secret to healthy nutrition and cooking. If you think about getting one, it is worth contacting the manufacturers to double-check where the clay is coming from - to make sure it’s not contaminated.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedalife #ayurvedaeveryday #dinacharya #ayurvedatips ⁠ #ayurvedarecipes #ayurvedafood #ayurvedicnutrition #ayurvedicdiet #ayurvediccooking⁠ #ayurvedicbeauty #ayurvedicskincare #ayurvedalondon #ayurvedicherbs⁠ #lifestylemedicine #heatwave #staycool #stayhydrated #summerayurveda⁠ ⁠