02/03/2026
Time to start transitioning a little bit as we move into preparing for cleansing! This is a great list of some of the foods to focus on ๐ฅ๐ซ
February is a threshold month in Ayurveda (in the Northern Hemisphere). Weโre still carrying winterโs cold, heavy and vata-provoking qualities, especially if youโre vata-dominant or living in a colder climate, but the body also starts asking for a little bit of clearing as kapha slowly begins to rise.
Itโs time for bitter + warming foods: cleansing without shocking the system. Think warm, cooked, spiced, and slightly bitter.
If youโre in the Southern Hemisphere youโre going to want to follow the โsummerโ guidelines โ check out our blog for tons of resources to support you!
February recommendations:
๐ถ๏ธ Cayenne: Hot and stimulating; wakes up sluggish digestion and helps mobilize stagnant kapha
๐ฅฌ Kale: Bitter and mineral-rich; supports gentle detox, grounding when cooked
๐ค Cumin: Warming and digestive, strengthens digestion and improves nutrient assimilation
๐ฟ Fenugreek: Warming, bitter and drying - perfect for winter kaphaโbalancing
๐ Turmeric: Heating, supporting cleansing pathways and immune health
๐ฅฃ Buckwheat: Warming and drying; balances kapha while still nourishing in cold weather
๐ฅฌ Collard Greens: Bitter, earthy and grounding; excellent for late-winter liver support
๐ง Garlic: Hot, pungent and antimicrobial; clears mucus and boosts circulation
๐พ Rye: Drying and grounding; helpful as winter heaviness begins to lift
๐ซ Beets: Sweet and bitter, natural coagulant supporting blood and liver cleansing
๐ Lemon Juice: A squeeze of lemon adds the sour taste to heavier foods
๐ซ Ginger: Warming and activating; kindles agni and keeps vata steady
๐ Sweet Potato: Sweet and grounding; stabilizes vata while transitioning seasons
๐ซ Dark Chocolate: Bitter and warming in moderation; supports mood and circulation
๐ฅฌ Chard: Bitter and mineral-rich; aids gentle detox without excess cold
๐ซ Chickpeas: Drying and protein-rich; balances kapha when well-spiced and cooked
๐ฅฆ Broccoli: Bitter and light; supports liver and lymphatic cleansing
๐ Kitchari: Warm, spiced and balancing; ideal for gentle February resets
๐ซ Turnips: Light, bitter and warming
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