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Popcorn Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Anything you eat must be completely rehydrated in order to digest it. That means dry foods like corn could absorb too much fluids for deficiency, dehydrated Vata typs. Corn is also drying in the colon as it continues to absorb moisture, leading to constipation.

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Is Popcorn 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.
SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c
SPECIES: Zea mays
FAMILY: Poaceae

EAT IN: SPRING

Metabolic Nature of Popcorn

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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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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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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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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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Family: Poaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Popcorn
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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.

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Popcorn

Pickle (Cucumber)

Pickle (Cucumber) has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Collard Greens

Collard Greens has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Zucchini

Zucchini has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Corn

Corn has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Chard

Chard has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Corn Meal

Corn Meal has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Corn Flour

Corn Flour has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Grits

Grits has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Plum

Plum has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Summer Squash

Summer Squash has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Popcorn

Yucca

Yucca has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Varanadi Kashaya

Varanadi Kashaya has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Chitrak

Chitrak has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Butcher's Broom

Butcher's Broom has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Mayapple

Mayapple has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus

Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Elder flower

Elder flower has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Triphala Ghee (9oz)

Triphala Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Gravel Root

Gravel Root has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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Geranium, Wild

Geranium, Wild has these Actions in Common

Diuretic

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Popcorn 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.

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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About John Joseph Immel

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 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Comments & Impressions of 'Popcorn'

Do you like 'popcorn'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'popcorn'?

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What if it is made with coconut oil, is it still drying?
- Amy, Maitland, FL , 01-30-14 (Reply)
Sprinkling oil, salt, and spices on popcorn can reduce dryness, improve digestibility, and improve taste! If you tend to get dry, it's also important to sip water while munching on popcorn.

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