Why is yellow food associated with Basant Panchami celebrations?

Basant Panchami, which marks seasonal shift from winter to spring, is often associated with preparing yellow-coloured food. Dietitian specialist Dr Pratayksha Bhardwaj said yellow foods such as moong dal, turmeric, and citrus fruits support digestion at a time when body is moving out of a slower metabolic phase. Yellow foods contain compounds that help the body adapt to seasonal shift.