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Is Cauliflower Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

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.

Metabolic Nature of Cauliflower

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

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

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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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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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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Subtaste:
Bland Negative Calorie
Affinity:
Weight Loss
Family:
Brassicaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cauliflower
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.

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Cleanse & Detox:
Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Heart & Circulation:
Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Weight Loss:
Lowers Thyroid

LOWERS-THYROID

Reduces thyroid function. Useful for people with hyperthyroid.

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Reproductive Health:
Anti Estrogenic

ANTI-ESTROGENIC

Reduces estrogen, which reduces thickness of the uterus endometrium, pelvic congestive disorders like fibroids, and frequently dysmenorrhea as well.

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Bone & Joint:
Chelates

CHELATES

Binds to toxins such as heavy metals making them more soluble for elimination by the body.

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Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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, Folate, Potassium,
Salicylates

SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

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, Vitamin C, Vitamin K

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cauliflower

  • Brussels sprouts

    Brussels sprouts has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Chelates, Anti-inflammatory, Lowers-thyroid, Antioxidant

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  • Kale

    Kale has these Actions in Common

    Chelates, Anti-estrogenic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Lowers-thyroid

    LEARN MORE

  • Cabbage (raw)

    Cabbage (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Lowers-thyroid, Anti-inflammatory, Chelates

    LEARN MORE

  • Broccoli

    Broccoli has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Lowers-thyroid, Anti-inflammatory, Chelates

    LEARN MORE

  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Anti-estrogenic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Chelates, Anti-inflammatory, Lowers-thyroid, Antioxidant

    LEARN MORE

  • Kohlrabi

    Kohlrabi has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Chelates, Lowers-thyroid

    LEARN MORE

  • Turnip

    Turnip has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Chelates, Lowers-thyroid

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  • Spinach

    Spinach has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Lowers-thyroid, Anti-inflammatory

    LEARN MORE

  • Turnip Greens

    Turnip Greens has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Chelates, Lowers-thyroid

    LEARN MORE

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cauliflower

  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Anti-estrogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Hawthorne Berry & Flower

    Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Horse Chestnut

    Horse Chestnut has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive

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  • Mistletoe

    Mistletoe has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive

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  • Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets

    Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Sage, Red

    Sage, Red has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypotensive

    LEARN MORE

  • Cornsilk

    Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Horsetail

    Horsetail has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Chelates, Internal-detoxicant

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cauliflower 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.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cauliflower may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Cauliflower. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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Cauliflower is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring foods here.
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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.
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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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David McKaig Swannanoa, NC
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“If you only have access to frozen that should be fine. There are no hard and fast rules here!"
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2018-02-20
“Miss the working links under the Effect and Nutrient titles. Before the site redesign I I clicked on Folate or Potassium A definition would show, one of my fav features n reason why I use this as myGo-to Ayurveda site because it's so Informative. I hope you bring back thoseLinks. As of now some look like links but are reallyUnderlines and when I clicked on Foliate it took me to a list of foods but no def. when I clicked on a nutrient discription nothing happened. I miss those features.Happenedand some take to to a list of foods."
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Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ
2018-02-21
“Thank you for your feedback. At the top of the page with a list of folate rich ingredients it says "LEARN MORE ABOUT FOLATE." If you click the word "folate" there, it will take you to the definition. Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing it."
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2018-02-25
“Hi-Following your instruction I was happy to find the link 'LEARN MORE ABOUT FOLATE.' After clicking on that link it too me to another page listing foods that contain folate but I don't see a definition or any info on folate. I will look again. Appreciate your help and this amazing site."
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