Summer Self Care

Happy Summer!!!!!!!! Make summer more beautiful by practicing these simple Ayurvedic recommendations for the summer season. Easy, gentle and nourishing!  To see my pitta oil for the body, please visit: www.aparnakhanolkar.com/shop-ishvari/ Cardamom Limeade  Serves 4 4-5 large cardamom pods 2-3 large limes 3 tbsp raw sugar or other sweetener 1/4 tsp sea salt 4 cups of water  Optional: 3 mint leaves per glass  Juice the limes. Place the cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle and bruise it lightly. Remove the seeds and discard the pods. Grind the seeds to a fine powder and add to a large bowl or pitcher. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the mint leaves) and mix well till the sugar dissolves.  Garnish with mint leaves just before serving. Serve chilled.  For more information about Aparna, please visit: www.aparnakhanolkar.com