In the ''shishira ritu'' food and drinks that are predominantly pungent, bitter and astringent in taste, ''vata'' vitiating, and light and cold in nature should be avoided. [21]
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In the ''shishira''season, food and drinks that are predominantly pungent, bitter and astringent in taste, ''vata'' vitiating, and light and cold in nature should be avoided. [21]
==== Diet and lifestyle in ''vasanta ritu'' (spring season) ====
==== Diet and lifestyle in ''vasanta ritu'' (spring season) ====