Ayurvedic Gatorade
I first learned of this recipe when I was at the Ayurvedic Institute taking a week-long intensive with Dr. Lad. I was in the arid, dry desert of Albuquerque New Mexico. Vata was craving hydration and replenishment, and my pitta wanted to cool down from the summer heat. Below is a great recipe to replenish your hydration and restock electrolytes.
Serves: 1
Time: 5 minute preparation
Ingredients
32 oz (or 4 cups) of room temperature water
Juice from 1 lime
Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt
1-2 Teaspoons of jaggery, maple syrup or raw sugar
Directions
If you are using maple syrup, simply mix it all together and enjoy!
If you are using jaggery or raw sugar, you will need to heat the water so the sugar will dilute. Wait for the water to cool back to room temperature and then enjoy!
Modify for your Dosha
Vata: Be gracious with the sweet taste. This is grounding for Vata Dosha.
Pitta: Add a sprig of mint leaves to invite extra cooling.
Kapha: Lay low on the sugar. Add a pinch of cayenne to warm it up.