![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWHydrating & EnergizingNatural water content and the sour taste makes peaches juicy. The sweetness and juiciness of peaches rehydrates and energizes after summer heat dehydrates.Supports Healthy Digestion & EliminationPeaches belong to the class of subsour fruits. Their sourness improves digestion while gently cleansing the liver. Peaches are so easy to digest they are often given pureed to babies. As the sourness in a peach makes the mouth juicy, it also makes the digestive tract juicy, encouraging smoother, softer stools and easy elimination. Peaches reduce coating on the tongue. Peaches are also high in fiber.Enjoy peaches in late July & early August when late summer dries out the body, leading to insomnia and harder bowel movements. Effect on DoshasIn general fruits are sugary and may provoke Kapha dosha - but the warm temperatures of summer keeps blood moving, offsetting any Kapha aggravation. Peaches are also slightly heating, increasing Pitta. That sticky, sweaty feeling after eating too many peaches is your cue that too many peaches under a hot sun may overstimulate your metabolism on a hot day.Peach kernels are a common ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine to dispel blood stasis, counter inflammation and reduce allergies. Like many orange colored foods, peaches are high in vitamin A and good for the eyes. ABOUT PEACHESPeaches seem to strike a perfect blend between sweetness and juiciness. They are luscious to look at, touch, and taste. The phrase peachy keen is a playful way to say, "Everything's perfect, just right, like a peach." "Peaches were known as 'Persian apples' to the ancient Romans. To the ancient Chinese, peach was slang for a young bride." A pretty girl has been called 'a peach' since the Civil War, from a peaches and cream complexion'. BUYING & PREPARATIONYellow-fleshed peaches are more acidic & tangy than white fleshed varieties, which are often sweeter. Peaches are further categorized into clingstones and freestones, depending on whether the flesh sticks to the seed or not. Peaches are closely related to prunes, almonds, apples and cherries. Peaches and necatrines come from the same species, but nectarines have a smooth instead of a fuzzy surface. Peaches melt quickly when cooked. Lemon juice and sugar helps bring out the flavor of a fruit. COOKING PEACHES![]() Learn about the health benefits of peaches 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 Peaches Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1 whole SPECIES: Prunus persica FAMILY:
Rosaceae MEAL: EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
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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 Peaches: QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.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.STRONG STOOL-SOFTENER An herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee. GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.INOSITOLInositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Peaches with these FoodsGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Sialogogue, Nutritive, Stool-softener, General-laxative, Quenches-thirstTomato Tomato has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Sialogogue, High-fiber-laxative, Stool-softener, Quenches-thirstPineapple Pineapple has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Spleen-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Digestive, SialogogueMango Mango has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Stool-softener, Nutritive, General-laxative, SialogogueSorghum Molasses Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Stool-softenerApple (cooked) Apple (cooked) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, General-laxative, Quenches-thirst, High-fiber-laxative, Stool-softenerMolasses Molasses has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Stool-softenerLime Lime has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Sialogogue, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Quenches-thirstSalt (Mineral Salt) Salt (Mineral Salt) has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Stool-softener, Sialogogue, Digestive, Spleen-tonicLemon Lemon has these Actions in CommonQuenches-thirst, Digestive, Sialogogue, General-laxative, Stool-softenerCompare Peaches with these Herb SupplementsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Stool-softener, DigestiveTriphala Triphala has these Actions in CommonDigestive, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Stool-softenerChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Nutritive, Stool-softener, DigestiveHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonStool-softener, Digestive, General-laxative, SialogogueCleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home Cleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, Stool-softenerHow to Do a Home Enema Guidebook How to Do a Home Enema Guidebook has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, Stool-softenerPsyllium Seed Fiber Supplement Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement has these Actions in CommonStool-softener, General-laxative, High-fiber-laxativeAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic has these Actions in CommonDigestive, General-laxative, Stool-softenerTriphala Guggulu Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in CommonStool-softener, Digestive, General-laxativeWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Sialogogue, Spleen-tonicSaw Palmetto Saw Palmetto has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Nutritive, Spleen-tonicPeaches Research & Clinical TrialsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Peaches affect your temperature?
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HEALTH & 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 SummerPeaches is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Peaches'Do you like 'peaches'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'peaches'?151 likes ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
From my experience, peaches are better digested when cooked. I think this may be because I have a slight allergy to either the Rosacase family or latex, which has been linked to peaches, bananas, avocados, etc.
From my experience, peaches are better digested when cooked. I think this may be because I have a slight allergy to either the Rosacase family or latex, which has been linked to peaches, bananas, avocados, etc.
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSPeaches 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.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. |