Summers Food Tips: Spices To Avoid During This Season

Ginger, a rich source of vitamins, copper, and manganese, offers health benefits but excessive intake can cause heat in the body during summer.

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Green chillies offer anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing inflammation and providing relief from joint pains, especially beneficial for arthritis and osteoporosis patients.

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Garlic enhances food flavor and offers health benefits, but moderate use in summer can cause bad breath, bleeding, and acid influx due to its high body heat.

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Clove, also known as Laung in Indian households, should be consumed cautiously during summer, especially for those with bleeding issues like menorrhagia, epistaxis, or haemorrhoids.

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Hing, a common Indian ingredient, enhances food taste, boosts metabolism, and is beneficial for those with blood inflammation, especially during hot months.

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Black pepper, a popular spice in savory dishes, should be limited during summer due to potential stomach irritation, acidity, discomfort, and dehydration.

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Excessive consumption of red chilli powder during summer can cause burning sensations in the stomach, throat, and chest, causing increased body temperature and difficulty in maintaining comfort.

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