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Customer Reviews4.00 out of 5 starsSign in to review this food"Are cooked bananas vata friendly?" - Lauren Bohart, Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?
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Learn about the health benefits of banana 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..Is Banana Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Banana' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENTYour 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: 1/2 c SPECIES: Musa spp. FAMILY:
Musaceae MEAL: EAT IN: Biocharacteristics of Banana
Foods with a Similar Nature to BananaJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Rebuild-electrolytes, Demulcent, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachMilk Milk has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Quenches-thirst, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Antacid, NutritiveSesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonNerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomachAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonNerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomachTahini Tahini has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonicAvocado Avocado has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, NutritiveBuffalo Milk Buffalo Milk has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Quenches-thirst, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomachPopped Amaranth Popped Amaranth has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Demulcent, NutritiveAmaranth Amaranth has these Actions in CommonNerve-relaxant-grounding, Demulcent, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomachBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energyHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to BananaShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, AntacidGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonAntipruritic, Demulcent, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Skin-tonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonAntacid, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Skin-tonic, Stimulates-energyVata Shirodhara Oil Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Skin-tonicBala Bala has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic, NutritiveVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, DemulcentLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonAntacid, Antipruritic, Demulcent, NutritiveLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonAntacid, Antipruritic, Demulcent, NutritiveKapha Massage Oil Kapha Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Skin-tonic, Stimulates-energyBala Taila Bala Taila has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, NutritiveSolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Nutritive, Quenches-thirstImpact of BananaTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Banana affect your temperature?
How did Banana affect your ear temperature?
How did Banana affect your sweat quantity?
How did Banana affect the color of your skin?
How did Banana affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Banana affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Banana affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Banana affect your digestion speed?
TOXINSHow did Banana affect the amount of gas & bloating?
How did Banana affect your stool smell?
Tongue: How did Banana affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Banana affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Banana affect your throat soreness?
How did Banana affect your urine smell?
How did Banana affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Banana affect your sweat smell?
How did Banana affect your acne?
How did Banana affect your freckles/moles?
How did Banana affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Banana affect the color of the lower eye lid?
HYDRATIONHow did Banana affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Banana affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Banana affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
How did Banana affect the cracks on your tongue?
FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Banana affect your ear pressure?
How did Banana affect your congestion?
How did Banana affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Banana affect your energy levels?
How did Banana affect your muscle tension?
How did Banana affect your anxiety?
How did Banana affect the stillness of your tongue?
DIGESTIONHow did Banana affect the amount of gas & bloating?
How did Banana affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
How did Banana affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Banana affect your digestion speed?
TONGUEHow did Banana affect the cracks on your tongue?
Tongue: How did Banana affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Banana affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Banana affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Banana affect the stillness of your tongue?
How did Banana affect the color of your tongue coating?
STOOLHow did Banana affect your stool smell?
How did Banana affect your stool consistency?
How did Banana affect your stool frequency/quantity?
How did Banana affect your stool color?
How did Banana affect your stool lightness?
URINEHow did Banana affect your urine smell?
How did Banana affect your urine lightness?
How did Banana affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Banana affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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SWEATHow did Banana affect your sweat smell?
How did Banana affect your sweat quantity?
SKINHow did Banana affect the color of your skin?
How did Banana affect your freckles/moles?
How did Banana affect your acne?
How did Banana affect the dryness of your skin?
EYEHow did Banana affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
How did Banana affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Banana affect the color of the lower eye lid?
ENTHow did Banana affect your ear pressure?
How did Banana affect your throat soreness?
How did Banana affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
How did Banana affect your ear temperature?
How did Banana affect your congestion?
HEARTHow did Banana affect your heart rate?
How did Banana affect your heart rhythm?
How did Banana affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
SYSTEMICHow did Banana affect your muscle tension?
How did Banana affect your anxiety?
How did Banana affect your temperature?
How did Banana affect your energy levels?
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSBanana 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.Digestion Acid RefluxHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Anal ItchingHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Diverticulosis / DiverticulitisHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. HemorrhoidsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. HyperacidityHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Intestinal colic / spasm / crampingHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sharp abdominal painHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bowel, Poop EliminationConstipationHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Frothy Stool / with BubblesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool entirely liquid, no solid piecesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool in mushy pieces mixed with liquidHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool thick mudHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Heart, Blood & CirculationHeart PalpitationsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Liver spots numerousHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Low energyHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Night sweatsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bones, Muscles & TendonsFoot crampsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Muscle crampsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Thin, lanky, slim with thin musclesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareItchy skinHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Thin lipsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossLaxatives to lose weightHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Purging FoodHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DietBulimia, past or currentHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sweet cravingsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthPremature EjaculationHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. View Other Ingredients for SummerBanana is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.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.Clinical Tools & Resources
About 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. Comments & Impressions of 'Banana'Do you like 'banana'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'banana'?(4.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 697 likesSign in to review this food
My Dosha is Kapha so why is there a banana smoothie on my edible list... Then you go into recipe and find the banana isn't suitable for Kapha.... I am confused ....
Sue and all: Banana may not be on your list of foods, but the recipes combine herbs and foods (like banana) so they will balance each other out. When you think in those terms it is much less confusing!
Thanks David it makes more sense thinking about it like that, the combinations..
Are cooked bananas vata friendly?
You will no doubt find differing opinions about things from different Ayurvedic Practitioners. We believe that you are the best person to decide if bananas will aggravate your Pitta. Try eating a banana and take note of how you feel - warmer versus cooler, any digestive discomfort like gas, heartburn, any sensations in your body like a headache or increased heart rate. Most Ayurvedic Practitioners will agree that developing the power of self observation is essential.
Please see the comment below regarding bananas and Pitta.
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