Chaitra Diet: Avoid Jaggery, Eat Chickpeas for Health, Says Dr. Sharma
Chaitra Diet: Avoid Jaggery, Eat Chickpeas for Health, Says Dr. Sharma
- •The Chaitra month (March 4 - April 2, 2026) requires specific dietary changes as per Ayurveda.
- •Dr. Nagendra Narayan Sharma emphasizes 'Ritucharya' (seasonal diet) to stay healthy during seasonal shifts.
- •Avoid jaggery, oily, spicy, heavy, and stale foods; consume light, fresh, and easily digestible meals.
- •Chickpeas are highly beneficial; stay hydrated to combat increasing heat and dehydration risks.
- •Include grains like barley, rice; fruits like guava, orange; and vegetables like bitter gourd, cucumber.