Simple Summer Snacking
Mia Tozer
We all like to snack from time to time, but it is important to be snacking on the right food groups in order to maintain balanced energy levels throughout the day. Whilst Ayurveda doesn’t promote summer snacking, hunger can sometimes get the better of us and occasionally we just need a little something to peck on now and then.
Chickpeas are everywhere these days and they are also extremely versatile. Crunchy chickpeas make a satisfying and supremely healthy choice for summer snacking for the Pitta and Kapha dosha but not so much for the Vata dosha. This is because these little legumes are quite light and dry in texture, making them more suited to the Pitta and Kapha doshas. They contain fiber, protein manganese, folaste, copper, phosphorus, iron and even zinc meaning they are extremely healthy and low in fat and calories. Their slightly nutty, sweet flavour is not only delicious, but also means they easily absorb any spices they are cooked with. Get creative with the spices according to your dosha type!