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 Sign in to review this food80 likesTable of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWLearn about the health benefits of popped amaranth 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 Popped Amaranth Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c MEAL: STYLE: 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 Popped Amaranth: APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.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.GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth.RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.SOOTHINGCalms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.CLEARS-SINUSESCleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.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.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.CALCIUMCalcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.IRONIron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.MAGNESIUMHelps muscles relax. Laxative.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Popped Amaranth with these FoodsAmaranth Amaranth has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, Decongestant, Grounding, Muscle-relaxant, Relaxes-eyes, Soothing, Blood-tonic, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Muscle-tonic, Relieves-tensionJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Muscle-tonic, Soothing, Hemostatic, Nutritive, Demulcent, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomachSorghum Flour Sorghum Flour has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Grounding, Relaxes-eyesPumpkin Pumpkin has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, Relaxes-eyes, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tensionBuckwheat Buckwheat has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Muscle-tonicHemp Seed Hemp Seed has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Relaxes-eyesDates (dried) Dates (dried) has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, DemulcentAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, Muscle-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, NutritiveCassava Root / Yuca Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Soothing, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressantBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Muscle-relaxant, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Grounding, Relaxes-eyesCompare Popped Amaranth with these Herb SupplementsGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Diuretic, Grounding, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Relieves-tension, Soothing, AlterativeVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Hemostatic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Soothing, Alterative, Demulcent, DiureticAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonRelieves-tension, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Grounding, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, NutritiveOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonRelieves-tension, Soothing, Blood-tonic, Grounding, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, NutritiveShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Relaxes-eyes, Relieves-tension, Demulcent, Grounding, Muscle-tonicMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonHemostatic, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Alterative, Diuretic, GroundingHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Muscle-relaxant, Blood-tonic, Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, DiureticShirodhara Treatment Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Relieves-tension, SoothingSelf Massage Self Massage has these Actions in CommonRelieves-tension, Soothing, Grounding, Muscle-relaxant, NutritiveEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Relieves-tension, Blood-tonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Hemostatic, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes, AlterativeHEALTH & 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 SpringPopped Amaranth is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Popped Amaranth'Do you like 'popped amaranth'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'popped amaranth'?80 likes Sign in to review this food
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSPopped Amaranth 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.DietVegetarian  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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