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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this food"I had an upset stomach today and without looking up anything I went straight for a baked potato with lots of freshly..." - Teresa Ferlotti, Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWCauses Weight GainThe abundance of starch in potato and their high glycemic index cause weight gain.This heaviness puts you to sleep and can slow digestion.Cools InflammationPotatoes, un-remedied by spices and cooking, cause gas and weight gain. They are naturally astringent, a unique quality among starches. Potatoes are also soothing and demulcent, making them useful for cooling inflammation in the GI tract.Digestibility of PotatoesThe fiber content of potatoes aids regular elimination, while their astringency binds overly loose stools. The heaviness of potatoes, un-remedied by spices, makes them difficult to digest for Vata. In that case, add spices like turmeric, cumin or black pepper. Salt and lime juice can help, as well as pureeing potatoes with water for a thin potato soup. As with all members of the nightshade family, eat sparingly if you have a weak liver or arthritis.BUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING POTATO Browse RecipesBe sure to cook until slightly mushy all the way through. Undercooked potatoes are very difficult to digest. Learn about the health benefits of potato 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 Potato Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 whole SPECIES: Solanum tuberosum FAMILY:
Solanaceae MEAL: PREPARATION: EAT IN: FOR OCCASION: 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 Potato: STRONG GROUNDING Encourages 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. STRONG MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep. SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.MILD DEMULCENT Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used to stop bleeding.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Potato with these FoodsOat Flour Oat Flour has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, Demulcent, NutritiveSpelt Flour Spelt Flour has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, Demulcent, Nutritive, GroundingWhite Flour (wheat) White Flour (wheat) has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Sedative, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomachWhole Wheat Flour Whole Wheat Flour has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Sedative, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomachCream of Wheat Cream of Wheat has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Sedative, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomachOats / Oatmeal Oats / Oatmeal has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, SedativeOat Milk Oat Milk has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, SedativeTurkey Turkey has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Sedative, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomachBeer Beer has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, NutritiveBuffalo Milk Buffalo Milk has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Demulcent, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomachCompare Potato with these Herb SupplementsGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Grounding, Nutritive, SedativeAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Grounding, Nutritive, SedativeCalifornia Poppy California Poppy has these Actions in CommonStyptic, Antioxidant, SedativeSelf Massage Self Massage has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, SedativeShirodhara Treatment Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, SedativeMullein Mullein has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Sedative, StypticKava Kava Kava Kava has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Makes-you-tired, SedativeOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, SedativeShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Grounding, NutritiveVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Grounding, NutritiveAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Styptic, AntioxidantPotato Research & Clinical TrialsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Potato affect your temperature?
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How did Potato affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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TOXINSHow did Potato affect the amount of gas & bloating?
How did Potato affect your stool smell?
How did Potato affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Potato affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Potato affect your throat soreness?
How did Potato affect your urine smell?
How did Potato affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Potato affect your sweat smell?
How did Potato affect your acne?
How did Potato affect your freckles/moles?
How did Potato affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Potato affect the color of the lower eye lid?
HYDRATIONHow did Potato affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Potato affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Potato affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
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FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Potato affect your ear pressure?
How did Potato affect your congestion?
How did Potato affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Potato affect your energy levels?
How did Potato affect your muscle tension?
How did Potato affect your anxiety?
How did Potato affect the stillness of your tongue?
DIGESTIONHow did Potato affect the amount of gas & bloating?
How did Potato affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Potato affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
How did Potato affect your digestion speed?
TONGUEHow did Potato affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Potato affect the stillness of your tongue?
How did Potato affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Potato affect the cracks on your tongue?
How did Potato affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Potato affect the color of your tongue coating?
STOOLHow did Potato affect your stool smell?
How did Potato affect your stool consistency?
How did Potato affect your stool frequency/quantity?
How did Potato affect your stool color?
How did Potato affect your stool lightness?
URINEHow did Potato affect your urine clarity?
How did Potato affect your urine smell?
How did Potato affect your urine lightness?
How did Potato affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Potato affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
SWEATHow did Potato affect your sweat smell?
How did Potato affect your sweat quantity?
SKINHow did Potato affect your acne?
How did Potato affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Potato affect the color of your skin?
How did Potato affect your freckles/moles?
EYEHow did Potato affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Potato affect the color of the lower eye lid?
How did Potato affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
ENTHow did Potato affect your ear temperature?
How did Potato affect your congestion?
How did Potato affect your ear pressure?
How did Potato affect your throat soreness?
How did Potato affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
SYSTEMICHow did Potato affect your muscle tension?
How did Potato affect your anxiety?
How did Potato affect your temperature?
How did Potato affect your energy levels?
HEARTHow did Potato affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
How did Potato affect your heart rate?
How did Potato affect your heart rhythm?
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 Autumn-WinterPotato is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Potato'Do you like 'potato'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'potato'?(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 251 likesSign in to review this food
I had an upset stomach today and without looking up anything I went straight for a baked potato with lots of freshly ground black pepper. Yay!!
I had an upset stomach today and without looking up anything I went straight for a baked potato with lots of freshly ground black pepper. Yay!!
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSPotato 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.Mind, Stress & SleepAnxiety, fear, uncertainty ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Conflict makes me restless , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Creative, imaginative , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Epilepsy , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Hyperactive, quick , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Light sleeper , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Short bursts of energy , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Talks quickly How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DietDrink coffee 3+ times a week How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossFeel underweight How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DigestionGastritis , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Hyperacidity How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareInflamed skin , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Itchy skin How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Heart, Blood & CirculationStinging Eyes How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSPotato may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. 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. |
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