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Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWSugar increases water retention and weight, provoking Kapha. Sugar is building and causes blood stagnation. Because of stagnant lymph causing inflammation at the cellular level, sugar addictions eventually aggravate Pitta (Kapha blocking Pitta). The mind, exposed to increased sugar, but less oxygen due to sluggish circulation, gets agitated. Food cravings come from one or more organs starved of energy. In Kapha, this starvation of prana is due to poor circulation not deficiency. To destroy food cravings, increase prana by 1) taking deep breaths, 2) taking a walk, 3) drinking a few sips of warm water, 4) Eating something bitter, 5) Eating ginger or something pungent. ABOUT RAW SUGARCOOKING RAW SUGAR Browse RecipesLearn about the health benefits of raw sugar 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 Raw Sugar Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 tsp SPECIES: Saccharum spp FAMILY:
Poaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSSee a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
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 Raw Sugar: Makes Jittery, MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Raw Sugar with these FoodsMozarella Cheese Mozarella Cheese has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Makes-you-tired, NutritiveOat Milk Oat Milk has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Makes-you-tired, NutritiveOat Flour Oat Flour has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredSpelt Flour Spelt Flour has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredSalmon Salmon has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Wakes-you-up, Makes-you-tiredPotato Potato has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredWhite Flour (wheat) White Flour (wheat) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredWhole Wheat Flour Whole Wheat Flour has these Actions in CommonMakes-you-tired, Nutritive, DemulcentCream of Wheat Cream of Wheat has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredBuffalo Milk Buffalo Milk has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Demulcent, Makes-you-tiredCompare Raw Sugar with these Herb SupplementsSafed Musali Safed Musali has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveSolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveComfrey Root Comfrey Root has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DemulcentVata Shirodhara Oil Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveBala Bala has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveCornsilk Cornsilk has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveRed Clover Red Clover has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DemulcentShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, NutritiveAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Wakes-you-upHEALTH & 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 SummerRaw Sugar is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Raw Sugar'Do you like 'raw sugar'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'raw sugar'? (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 115 likes Sign in to review this food
I am trying to add to my personal diet list by swapping sugar for date sugar in a recipe. But there is no list available for me to choose a substitution from. Can you advise please
When subbing date sugar for raw sugar you can use the same amount.
I am trying to add to my personal diet list by swapping sugar for date sugar in a recipe. But there is no list available for me to choose a substitution from. Can you advise please
When subbing date sugar for raw sugar you can use the same amount.
CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSRaw Sugar 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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