AYURVEDIC FOODS

Amaranth Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Amaranth: Hot Cereal with Tamari, Ghee, Agave & Black Pepper
Recipes with Amaranth: Hot Cereal with Tamari, Ghee, Agave & Black Pepper
Since Amaranth is lighter and dryer than wheat or corn, it is an ideal grain for Kapha dosha. It is a perfect alternative to oatmeal in the spring diet. Although light, it is still satisfying. It is perhaps the ideal comfort food.

Its light & dry qualities dry up excess mucus and Kapha dampness, which benefits the lungs and respiratory system. Its dryness can dry up mucus congestion in the respiratory system. Amaranth is also a diuretic.

It does not contain any gluten and is safe for those who are gluten intolerant. Amaranth contains 30% more protein than rice, and four times as much calcium as wheat. It is recommended for people with anemia because it is high in iron (blood building). It is also high in manganese and magnesium (a muscle relaxor).

Amaranth is a cereal of contradictions. It is soft but crunchy, sweet but dry. It energizes but at the same time relaxes the muscles. It is especially soothing and cooling to the eyes, which is evidence of its Pitta reducing effects. At least one client reported, "It makes me feel bright and alert." It has a relatively neutral to warm temperature effect overall.

Amaranth may suppress appetite because of its astringency, which seems to absorb all moisture from the mouth. It is easy to digest for most individuals, although some kapha individuals will report, "The gooeyness of amaranth felt heavy on my stomach. I felt full very fat." Amaranth bulks up the stool, but may also dry out stools as well. As a stool binding agent, it can relieve diarrhea in some individuals.

About Amaranth

Amaranth represented up to 80% of the caloric intake of the Aztecs before the Spanish conquest. Amaranth tastes somewhat like corn, but is somewhat less sweet. Others have described the taste as nutty, like bacon or wood, or slightly bitter. It is soft, yet due to astringency leaves a rough sensation on the mouth.

Cooking Amaranth

Amaranth is a versatile grain that works well in soups, as a breakfast porridge, or mixed with other grains and served with rice. It improves with seasoning due to its neutral taste. It is easy to cook. It can be popped like popcorn and mixed with honey, nuts and raisins. To balance the dry astringency, oily, sweet, sour and salty ingredients are often paired with amaranth. Amaranth requires alot of water in cooking, and must be fully cooked to be digestible.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c
SPECIES: Amaranthus L. spp.

PREPARATION: BOILED, ROASTED, STEAMED
EAT IN: SPRING, SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Amaranth

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Moves Energy:
Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Subdosha: Pitta Alochaka
Affinity: Bowel Poop Elimination, Cleanse And Detox,
Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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, Muscle Health
Family: Amaranthaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Amaranth
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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.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Soothing

SOOTHING

Calms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores 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.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

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Muscle Relaxant

MILD MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Constituents:
Betaine

STRONG BETAINE

Used to reduce homocysteine in the blood, which supports proper liver function and prevents fatigue and blood clots. Improves muscle stamina and weight loss.

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Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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, Carbohydrate,
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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, Manganese,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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, Protein, Selenium

Foods with a Similar Nature to Amaranth

Popped Amaranth

Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common

Soothing, Blood-tonic, Demulcent, High-fiber-laxative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension, Alterative, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, Decongestant, Hemostatic, Muscle-tonic, Relaxes-eyes

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Muscle-relaxant, Relaxes-eyes, Alterative

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Jackfruit

Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

Soothing, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Hemostatic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Sorghum Flour

Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Relaxes-eyes, Demulcent, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

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Hemp Seed

Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

Satisfies-stomach, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Muscle-relaxant, Relaxes-eyes, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Buckwheat

Buckwheat has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach

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Dates (dried)

Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic

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Almonds

Almonds has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, High-fiber-laxative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Cassava Root / Yuca

Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Soothing

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Muscle-relaxant, Relaxes-eyes, Alterative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Amaranth

Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Relieves-tension, Soothing, Alterative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Soothing, Alterative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relieves-tension, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Relieves-tension, Soothing, Blood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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Self Massage

Self Massage has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes, Relieves-tension, Soothing

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Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Nutritive, Soothing

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Shatavari

Shatavari has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes, Relieves-tension, Demulcent

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Motherwort

Motherwort has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Shirodhara Treatment

Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in Common

Soothing, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relieves-tension

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Vata Shirodhara Oil

Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

Relieves-tension, Demulcent, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes

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Impact of Amaranth

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Amaranth affect your temperature?

0
8
18
6
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your ear temperature?

1
32
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your sweat quantity?

0
3
29
0
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your skin?

0
3
3
0
27
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your tongue body?

5
4
1
23
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the swelling of your tongue body?

1
4
28
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your appetite/hunger?

7
15
4
5
2
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your digestion speed?

1
12
13
7
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

TOXINS

How did Amaranth affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
6
18
8
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your stool smell?

1
4
25
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
8
17
7
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
1
2
6
22
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your throat soreness?

4
26
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your urine smell?

2
0
30
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
0
30
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your sweat smell?

0
0
31
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your acne?

0
31
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your freckles/moles?

0
32
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
30
No Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
31
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

HYDRATION

How did Amaranth affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
23
5
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the dryness of your skin?

12
2
19
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

2
30
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
4
26
2
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Amaranth affect your ear pressure?

2
29
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your congestion?

1
19
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

1
21
11
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Amaranth affect your energy levels?

0
5
17
11
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your muscle tension?

1
12
14
6
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your anxiety?

1
14
14
3
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
27
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

DIGESTION

How did Amaranth affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
6
18
8
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your appetite/hunger?

7
15
4
5
2
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
7
25
1
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your digestion speed?

1
12
13
7
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

TONGUE

How did Amaranth affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
27
2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
8
17
7
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
4
26
2
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your tongue body?

5
4
1
23
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
1
2
6
22
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the swelling of your tongue body?

1
4
28
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

STOOL

How did Amaranth affect your stool smell?

1
4
25
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your stool consistency?

1
9
9
12
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
6
16
9
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your stool color?

3
0
1
2
27
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your stool lightness?

1
8
17
6
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

URINE

How did Amaranth affect your urine smell?

2
0
30
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your urine lightness?

0
6
22
5
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
23
5
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
0
30
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your urine clarity?

0
27
6
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

SWEAT

How did Amaranth affect your sweat smell?

0
0
31
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your sweat quantity?

0
3
29
0
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

SKIN

How did Amaranth affect the dryness of your skin?

12
2
19
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your skin?

0
3
3
0
27
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your freckles/moles?

0
32
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your acne?

0
31
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

EYE

How did Amaranth affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
31
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

2
30
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
30
No Change
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

ENT

How did Amaranth affect your congestion?

1
19
13
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your ear pressure?

2
29
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your throat soreness?

4
26
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

1
21
11
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your ear temperature?

1
32
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

SYSTEMIC

How did Amaranth affect your anxiety?

1
14
14
3
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your temperature?

0
8
18
6
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your energy levels?

0
5
17
11
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your muscle tension?

1
12
14
6
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

HEART

How did Amaranth affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

0
1
31
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your heart rate?

0
3
28
2
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)

How did Amaranth affect your heart rhythm?

1
29
3
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 33 Study ID:129 (2022-03-29 - 2023-04-28)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Amaranth may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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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 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Comments & Impressions of 'Amaranth'

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I have a suggestion. Since amaranth is here classified as dry and sweet, just add something oily and/or increase the amount of liquid used to cook it. I'd definitely stir in some ghee and maybe a dash of spice!
- Jess, Allen park, MI , 07-17-12 (Reply)
Just wondering how you understand Amaranth to be V increasing and KP pacifying as I understand it to be the opposite
- Ananga , 02-25-15 (Reply)
Amaranth is good but not enough nourishing for vata individuals, happy you changed the content.After eating amaranth I felt unsatisfied even if my stomach was full. Whereas when I eat rice i feel satisfied and properly nourished as a vata individual.
- Muslim Yogi, AL , 10-12-21 (Reply)
Too much fibers, the body cant absorb the carbs, as a Vata man I felt hungry after eating amaranth, it doesnt happen when i eat rice
- Muslim Yogi, AL , 10-12-21 (Reply)

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