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Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWLearn about the health benefits of cottage cheese 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 Cottage Cheese Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c MEAL: EAT IN: FOR OCCASION: 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 Cottage Cheese: SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Cottage Cheese with these FoodsRisotto / Arborio Rice Risotto / Arborio Rice has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachLobster Lobster has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, NutritiveChicken Fat (rendered) Chicken Fat (rendered) has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, NutritiveCacao Butter Cacao Butter has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, NutritiveMacadamia Nuts Macadamia Nuts has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachLard (pork fat) Lard (pork fat) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachRed Meat Fat (rendered) Red Meat Fat (rendered) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachBrown Rice Brown Rice has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachFeta Cheese Feta Cheese has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachHickory Nuts Hickory Nuts has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachCompare Cottage Cheese with these Herb SupplementsPitta Massage Oil Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritiveAshwagandha Ghee Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in CommonNutritiveSafed Musali Safed Musali has these Actions in CommonNutritiveJoint Balm Joint Balm has these Actions in CommonNutritiveMaca Maca has these Actions in CommonNutritiveSolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonNutritiveShirodhara Treatment Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in CommonNutritivePitta Shirodhara Oil Pitta Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritiveVata Massage Oil Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritiveSelf Massage Self Massage has these Actions in CommonNutritiveAlmond Oil Almond Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritiveHEALTH & 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-WinterCottage Cheese is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Cottage Cheese'Do you like 'cottage cheese'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'cottage cheese'? (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 134 likes Sign in to review this food
How can a food be sattvic and tamasic at the same time? I've seen many like these.
Cottage cheese is generally easy to digest and calming for Vata. A small amount can be sattvic and ojas building. However, in excess the heavy quality of cheese predominates and causes a person to become sleepy. Have a great day!
Dear Lori,
Dairy is generally considered sattvic because production does not involve violence to either plants or animals. It also calms and soothes the mind. It is tamasic because it can make a person sleepy. Dairy is difficult to digest. For Vata people with weak digestion, anything difficult to digest provokes Vata. If you can digest dairy, however, the oily and sweet qualities of dairy are Vata pacifying. Hope this helps! Warm Regards,
Cottage cheese combined with nuts may be difficult to digest.
How can a food be sattvic and tamasic at the same time? I've seen many like these.
Cottage cheese is generally easy to digest and calming for Vata. A small amount can be sattvic and ojas building. However, in excess the heavy quality of cheese predominates and causes a person to become sleepy. Have a great day!
Dear Lori,
Dairy is generally considered sattvic because production does not involve violence to either plants or animals. It also calms and soothes the mind. It is tamasic because it can make a person sleepy. Dairy is difficult to digest. For Vata people with weak digestion, anything difficult to digest provokes Vata. If you can digest dairy, however, the oily and sweet qualities of dairy are Vata pacifying. Hope this helps! Warm Regards,
Cottage cheese combined with nuts may be difficult to digest.
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSCottage Cheese 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.Mind, Stress & SleepCreative, imaginative ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Forgetful / spacey / distracted How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthCurrently pregnant How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossFeel underweight , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Lose weight easily , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Recent weight loss How 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 & CirculationSensitive to Alcohol How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareThin skin How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 
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. |
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