If you’re pushing performance, sweating daily, stacking miles or minutes in the gym or on the mat—or simply pursuing your passions or your little people this summer – you’re not just playing with fire… you are fire. And your fuel matters.
Because summer, especially for athletes, movers and shakers, isn’t just hot— it’s intense, dehydrating, inflammatory, and Pitta-provoking by design.
By shifting our foods to balance pitta and align with the season we…
Nature provides what we need, when we need it. And the recipes below echo that rhythm, helping your body to adapt without effort.
A “silver bullet” to soothe Pitta—cool, hydrating, lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and coconut + cucumber + cilantro to deeply pacify the inner fire
A DIY electrolyte elixir with coconut, lime, tart cherry, and salt—replenishes minerals, counters inflammation, supports recovery after intense workouts
Gentle, herbal tea infused in sun-warmed water—cooling, soothing, and detoxifying with tulsi, mint, a bit of lime, and coconut sugar
Juicy peaches, tender peas, crisp cucumbers, and dill for digestion—light, fresh, and perfect for midday athlete fueling
Soba or buckwheat noodles, creamy sesame sauce, cooling cucumbers & carrots, and light protein like tofu or shrimp—ideal post-training meal that stays chill under fire
Robust salad with za’atar croutons, grilled veg, roasted chicken—satisfying crunch while still cooling and nutrient‑dense
Build-your-own tacos tailored for Pitta: lighter proteins, cooling toppings, balanced flavors—ideal for post-training meals
An herb-forward, no-cook chicken salad kissed with tangy rhubarb pickles—cool, bright, and protein-packed for active days
Grilled peaches, crisp green beans, basil dressing—seasonal, refreshing, and fulfilling as a main or hearty side
Nutritious yet light blend of quinoa, coconut & almond milk, turmeric + cardamom—soothing, anti‑inflammatory, great for fueling long workouts or digestive resets
A balancing, cooling, quick bowl for soothing inflammation + cleansing the system
A refreshing, icy treat featuring juicy peaches and creamy coconut—simple, cooling, and ultra-summery
A light, medicinal sorbet made with seasonal stone fruit and warming cardamom—fun, fruity, cooling recovery fuel .
A home-crafted take on ice cream sammies: tender coconut blondies sandwich zesty key‑lime coconut ice cream—sweet but not heavy, and chill-inducing after hot training sessions
A cozy cobbler loaded with peaches and cherries—warm-spiced and comforting yet seasonally light
Moist, lightly spiced quickbread (20% moisture content) that fuels activity without depleting hydration—great mid-ride or midday blitz
A creamy, frozen, travel-friendly treat that’s cooling, protein-rich, and anti-inflammatory—perfect post-sweat recovery or midday chill .
Tart, cooling hibiscus with hydrating coconut—ideal as portable pops after runs, rides, or training in the heat .
Think energy bar masquerading as elegant shortbread—portable, snackable, fruit-forward, and mildly cooling
Chewy, comfy, with nut butter, chocolate, sesame & mellow hojicha—rich but not too heavy. In summer, keep them cool to preserve texture and nutrition
