Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.Many natural appetite suppressant foods, like prune juice, are high in soluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water forming a gel like substance. Whereas insoluble fiber (roughage) stimulates bowel movements, the gel like soluble fibers sit longer in the stomach, keeping you satisfied longer. Bitter, cold, or astringent foods have a tendency to curb the appetite. Examples include raw apples, raw carrots, and dandelion leaves. Flax seeds satiate appetites by expanding to ten times their volume in the stomach. INGREDIENTS WITH APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT QUALITY
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Acai, Alfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chickweed, Coconut Water, Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Amaranth, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coconut Water, Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, Tofu, Wheat Bran, 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, Amaranth, Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Hibiscus, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Popped Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Red Wine Vinegar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Tofu, White Vinegar
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Amaranth, Asparagus, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Amaranth, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Acai, Amaranth, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage (cooked), Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Wine Vinegar, Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, White Vinegar
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chickweed, Coconut Water, Dandelion Leaves, Flax Seed, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Kale, Oats / Oatmeal, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas
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.Soluble FiberAcai, Apple (raw), Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Parsnip, Pinto Beans, White Navy BeanProteinAlfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas, Tofu, White Navy BeanApple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Butter Bean, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Prunes (dried), Red Wine Vinegar, Sweet Peas, White Navy Bean, White Vinegar
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Apple Cider Vinegar, Brussels sprouts, Coffee, Parsnip, Prunes (dried), Red Wine Vinegar, Stinging Nettles, White Vinegar
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Alfalfa Sprouts, Broccoli, Chickweed, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsnip
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.Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Chickweed, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Stinging Nettles
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Apple Cider Vinegar, Dandelion Leaves, Green Plantain, Kale, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Alfalfa Sprouts, Brussels sprouts, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Kale
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Apple Cider Vinegar, Brussels sprouts, Coffee, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Apple (raw), Coffee, Mustard Greens
WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Stinging Nettles
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Coconut Water, Flax Seed
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Coffee
CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINESMethylxanthines are purine alkaloids that have a stimulant and bronchodilating effect.Alfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Apple (raw), Asparagus, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Kale, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Stinging Nettles, Tofu, White Navy Bean
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Acai, Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple (raw), Asparagus, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chickweed, Coconut Water, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Kale, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Poppy Seed, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas, Tofu, White Navy Bean
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coconut Water, Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Poppy Seed, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Parsnip, Pinto Beans, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Navy Bean
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Hibiscus, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Alfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Broccoli, Chickweed, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Mustard Greens, Popped Amaranth, Red Wine Vinegar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Stinging Nettles, White Vinegar
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked), Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Parsnip, Prunes (dried), Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Apple Cider Vinegar, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Coffee, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Prunes (dried), Red Wine Vinegar, Stinging Nettles, White Vinegar
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Alfalfa Sprouts, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brussels sprouts, Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Mustard Greens, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Water, Honey Dew, Kale, Oats / Oatmeal, Red Wine Vinegar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Sweet Peas, White Vinegar
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Cassava Root / Yuca, Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Coconut Water, Flax Seed, Poppy Seed
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Coffee
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Acai, Alfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Kale, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Red Wine Vinegar, Stinging Nettles, Tofu, White Navy Bean, White Vinegar
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Acai, Amaranth, Apple (raw), Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, Parsnip, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Prunes (dried), Sweet Peas, Wheat Bran
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Alfalfa Sprouts, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Pumpkin Seeds, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, Parsnip, Poppy Seed, Prunes (dried), Tofu
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.Acai, Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked), Flax Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Alfalfa Sprouts, Chickweed, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Coffee, Mustard Greens
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Coffee, Mustard Greens
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.Mustard Greens
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bowel Poop EliminationAmaranth, Apple (raw), Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Fava Beans, Flax Seed, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Kidney Beans, Oats / Oatmeal, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas, Wheat Bran, White Navy BeanWeight LossAlfalfa 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 BeanCleanse And DetoxAmaranth, Asparagus, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, White Navy BeanHeart Circulation BloodAcai, Black Beans, Butter Bean, Coffee, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Pinto Beans, White Navy BeanDigestionAsparagus, Black Beans, Butter Bean, Fava Beans, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, White Navy BeanEnergy VitalityAcai, Alfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Apple (raw), Dandelion Leaves, Popped Amaranth, Poppy SeedLiver GallbladderAcai, Apple Cider Vinegar, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Dandelion Leaves, Red Wine Vinegar, White VinegarHibiscus, Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Tofu
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.Lunch DinnerAmaranth, Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Green Plantain, Oats / Oatmeal, Parsnip, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Stinging Nettles, Sweet Peas, TofuSpringAlfalfa Sprouts, Amaranth, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Broccoli, Brown Lentil, Brussels sprouts, Butter Bean, Cabbage (cooked), Chickweed, Dandelion Leaves, Fava Beans, Green Plantain, Kale, Kidney Beans, Mustard Greens, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Wine Vinegar, White Navy Bean, White VinegarHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT QUALITY
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Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Gymnema / Gurmar
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.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Guarana
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Gymnema / Gurmar
ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Gymnema / Gurmar
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Guarana
WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.Guarana
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Guarana
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Guarana
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Guarana
CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINESMethylxanthines are purine alkaloids that have a stimulant and bronchodilating effect.Guarana
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Guarana
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit, Gymnema / Gurmar
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Guarana
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Guarana, Gymnema / Gurmar
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Gymnema / Gurmar
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING DIGESTIONHELPFUL FOR*'Appetite-suppressant' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Weight LossSkinAbout 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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