About Weight-Loss Browse Recipes INGREDIENTS AFFECTING WEIGHT-LOSS
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Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Green Tea, Lima Beans, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Spinach, Stevia
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.GreenAlfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Avocado, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (cooked), Chard, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Green Tea, Honey Dew, Lima Beans, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf, Spinach, SteviaFolateAvocado, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cauliflower, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Spinach, White Navy BeanAlfalfa Sprouts, Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Honey, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Orange, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Salmon, White Navy Bean
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Avocado, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Salmon, Stevia, White Navy Bean
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Pinto Beans, White Navy Bean
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Honey, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Orange, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Salmon, White Navy Bean
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Avocado, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Mustard Greens, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Soluble FiberApple (raw), Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Collard Greens, Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Orange, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, White Navy BeanAlfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Beet Greens, Brussels sprouts, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Honey Dew, Lima Beans, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Alfalfa Sprouts, Beet Greens, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Chard, Coffee, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Green Tea, Honey Dew, Parsley (Fresh)
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Alfalfa Sprouts, Brussels sprouts, Celery Root, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Orange, Stevia
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Coffee, Grapefruit, Honey, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Alfalfa Sprouts, Broccoli, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Honey, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Stevia
HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.Alfalfa Sprouts, Cauliflower, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Mustard Greens, Orange, Parsley (Fresh)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Beet Greens, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Coffee
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Dandelion Leaves, Green Tea, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Avocado, Green Tea, Salmon
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Buckwheat, Dandelion Leaves, Stevia
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Dandelion Leaves, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Parsley (Fresh)
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Beet Greens, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Tea, Honey, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Parsley (Fresh), Pinto Beans, Sassafras Leaf, White Navy Bean
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Alfalfa Sprouts, Avocado, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Coffee, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Mustard Greens, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf, Spinach
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chard, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Orange, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Stevia, White Navy Bean
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Alfalfa Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Green Tea, Honey, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa, Sassafras Leaf, Spinach, Stevia
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, White Navy Bean
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Alfalfa Sprouts, Beet Greens, Cabbage (cooked), Celery Root, Chard, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Stevia
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Alfalfa Sprouts, Beet Greens, Brussels sprouts, Celery Root, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Mustard Greens, Orange, Stevia
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Salmon, White Navy Bean
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Coffee, Honey, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Spinach
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Avocado, Celery Root, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Avocado, Salmon
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Avocado, Salmon
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Coffee
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Beet Greens, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Chard, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Tea, Honey, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Sassafras Leaf, Spinach, Stevia, White Navy Bean
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Alfalfa Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Celery Root, Chard, Coffee, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Spinach, Stevia
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Apple (raw), Avocado, Buckwheat, Cabbage (cooked), Celery Root, Grapefruit, Honey, Honey Dew, Orange, Quinoa, Salmon, Sassafras Leaf, Stevia
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Buckwheat, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Collard Greens, Green Tea, Honey Dew, Lima Beans
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Apple (raw), Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Orange, Sassafras Leaf, Spinach
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Celery Root, Coffee, Green Tea, Mustard Greens, Sassafras Leaf
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Buckwheat, Celery Root, Mustard Greens, Orange, Parsley (Fresh)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Coffee, Mustard Greens
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Cabbage (cooked)
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Cleanse And DetoxBeet Greens, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Celery Root, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Pinto Beans, Spinach, White Navy BeanHeart Circulation BloodBlack Beans, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Salmon, White Navy BeanBowel Poop EliminationApple (raw), Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Buckwheat, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Fava Beans, Honey, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, White Navy BeanEnergy VitalityAlfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Beet Greens, Buckwheat, Dandelion Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Quinoa, Salmon, SteviaDigestionBlack Beans, Butter Bean, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Sassafras Leaf, White Navy BeanBuckwheat, Green Tea
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Avocado
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).SpringAlfalfa Sprouts, Avocado, Beet Greens, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cauliflower, Celery Root, Chard, Collard Greens, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Green Tea, Honey, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Parsley (Fresh), Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Spinach, White Navy BeanHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING WEIGHT-LOSS
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Betaine, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guggulu, Gymnema / Gurmar, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Betaine, Guarana, Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Betaine, Guggulu, Gymnema / Gurmar, Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana, Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic, Triphala
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Triphala Guggulu
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana, Gymnema / Gurmar
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guggulu, Gymnema / Gurmar, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Guarana, Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Triphala
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Betaine
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Guggulu, Gymnema / Gurmar, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Guggulu, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic, Triphala Guggulu
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Guarana, Gymnema / Gurmar, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Guggulu, Triphala Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Triphala
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING WEIGHT-LOSSAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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