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 Sign in to review this food196 likesLearn about the health benefits of leeks 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.Are Leeks Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c MEAL: STYLE: EAT IN: 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 Leeks: Appetizer , APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Digestive , DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Detoxicant DETOXICANTAn herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.Decongestant , DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus congestion in the sinus or lungs by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Expectorant EXPECTORANTHerbs that help you cough up and eliminate mucus. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus.Blood Thinner , BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.Vasodilator VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Diuretic DIURETICHerbs 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.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Leeks with these FoodsScallions (Raw) Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Spleen-tonicThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Digestive, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicTarragon Tarragon has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Diuretic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, VasodilatorCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Diuretic, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonicFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Expectorant, Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, DiureticDill Dill has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Digestive, Spleen-tonicCoriander Seed Coriander Seed has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Expectorant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, DiureticGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Digestive, Decongestant, Spleen-tonicGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Diuretic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, VasodilatorBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Decongestant, Diuretic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, AppetizerCompare Leeks with these ProductsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, DecongestantTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Detoxicant, Digestive, Vasodilator, AppetizerManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonSpleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, DiureticHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Appetizer, DetoxicantCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, DetoxicantTriphala Guggulu Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Detoxicant, Digestive, DiureticMahanarayan Oil (16 oz) Mahanarayan Oil (16 oz) has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Decongestant, Expectorant, VasodilatorGuggulu Guggulu has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Digestive, Diuretic, ExpectorantMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Digestive, DiureticPippali Pippali has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, VasodilatorHEALTH & 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 SpringLeeks is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring foods here.
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. 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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