Food during Sawan is a blend of devotion, health, and seasonality. The monsoon season brings high humidity and fluctuating weather, which can weaken digestion. Ayurveda recommends warm, easily digestible, and freshly prepared foods during this time. Ingredients like ginger, sesame, coconut, jaggery, and ghee are commonly used for their health benefits. Fasting is a significant aspect of Sawan, and it often involves abstaining from certain grains and pulses, replacing them with alternatives like amaranth, buckwheat, and water chestnut flour.