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 Sign in to review this food707 likesHow Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISAcorn Squash alone dries out the mouth, therefore it will dry out your intestinal tract. Be sure to add plenty of ghee or coconut oil to keep your digestive tract lubricated for optimal digestion. The orange color of acorn squash is a sign of high beta-carotene, which is a liver tonic and good for eyes. Learn about the health benefits of acorn squash for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Acorn Squash Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 c SPECIES: Cucurbita pepo FAMILY:
Cucurbitaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Acorn Squash: Satisfies stomach , SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Nutritive NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Alterative ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Livotonic LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or has beta-carotene.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Acorn Squash with these FoodsSweet Potato Sweet Potato has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Alterative, Satisfies-stomach, LivotonicYam Yam has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Alterative, Satisfies-stomach, LivotonicButternut Squash Butternut Squash has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Nutritive, Alterative, Satisfies-stomachPumpkin Pumpkin has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Satisfies-stomach, Livotonic, NutritiveBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Satisfies-stomach, Livotonic, NutritiveCurrants (dried) Currants (dried) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Livotonic, NutritiveBone Marrow / Fat Bone Marrow / Fat has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Livotonic, NutritiveChicken Livers Chicken Livers has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachRaisins Raisins has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Livotonic, NutritiveCantaloupe / Melons Cantaloupe / Melons has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Alterative, LivotonicCompare Acorn Squash with these ProductsLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Alterative, LivotonicDandelion Root Dandelion Root has these Actions in CommonAlterative, LivotonicLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, NutritiveBrahmi Ghee (9oz) Brahmi Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachBringrajasava- Hair Tonic Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic has these Actions in CommonAlterative, LivotonicBitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrta (9 fl oz) Bitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrta (9 fl oz) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, LivotonicPitta Massage Oil Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonAlterative, NutritiveJoint Balm Joint Balm has these Actions in CommonAlterative, NutritiveMahasudarshan Mahasudarshan has these Actions in CommonAlterative, LivotonicGuduchi Guduchi has these Actions in CommonAlterative, LivotonicBhumyamalaki Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, AlterativeHEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS!(Not you? Keep scrolling!) HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.View Other Ingredients for Autumn-WinterAcorn Squash is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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. |
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