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SERVING SIZE: 1/3 c MEAL: EAT IN: "It is likely due the heat that fermented foods create in the body." - Kimberly Kubicke,  SEE MORE REVIEWS & COMMENTSAbout the Author: John Immel, How Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISAfterwards the yogurt begins to sour. Ayurveda recommends you limit the consumption of yogurt or consume diluted as in a lassi. Yogurt is mud or at least has the same qualities as mud: thick, viscous, earth element suspended in water. It provokes Kapha, is mucous forming, and is hard to digest. It clogs the subtle channels of the body (capillary beds). In general, all ferments including yogurt vitiate the blood because they contain metabolic byproducts of bacterial digestion. ABOUT HOMEMADE YOGURTBUYING & PREPARATIONLearn about the health benefits of Homemade Yogurt for FREE
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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 Homemade Yogurt Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL QUALITIES
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Although we've never tried, numerous folks on the web suggest it is possible. Let me know if your experiment is successful.
Kefir is more gooey and slimy than yogurt, suggesting it aggravates Kapha, especially if there is a buildup of mucus in the stomach.
can you use almond or coconut milk to make yogurt?
can you use almond or coconut milk to make yogurt?
This process works beautifully and is so easy. I tried it with skim milk last night and it turned out even smoother and thicker than my previous attempts with whole, unhomogenized milk. However, it still aggravated my gastritis and ulcers. As a Vata-Pitta, I wonder was it the mild astringency (dry) or the fact that it was fermented (hot)?
Stacy- Try it and let us know the results!
It is likely due the heat that fermented foods create in the body.
a traditional home remedy for
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Blood and Circulation Hepatitis (Past/Current), Thalassemia Minor
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. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. 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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