Ayurveda believes that if the diet is changed according to the season it helps in maintaining a healthy body. The bodily humor increases or decreases according to the seasons. There is a diet regime, which should be followed to maintain a healthy and sound body. During the early winters, oily, sour and salty foods can be consumed. Animal flesh and fish found in wells is also ideal for consumption at this part of the year. Various preparations of sugarcane, meat soup, milk products and new crops are also to be consumed. During this part of the year the digestive capacity of a person is stable and therefore alcohol can be consumed in small quantity. Water should be consumed in and it is better to consume lukewarm water.

There are certain foods, which should not be consumed during the early winters like one should avoid dry, cold, light food in excess. Foodstuffs with pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes should be avoided in excess. Daytime sleep is recommended in all season except during the summers especially after meals.