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 Sign in to review this food250 likesLearn about the health benefits of sunflower seeds 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 Sunflower Seeds Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1 tbsp MEAL: EAT IN: 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 Sunflower Seeds: Grounding 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.Satisfies stomach , SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Nutritive NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Sunflower Seeds with these FoodsLima Beans Lima Beans has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomach, GroundingTurkey Turkey has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomach, GroundingCoconut Milk Coconut Milk has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Grounding, NutritiveTempeh Tempeh has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomach, GroundingSweet Potato Sweet Potato has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachOat Flour Oat Flour has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachMillet Millet has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachSpelt Flour Spelt Flour has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachBeer Beer has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomach, GroundingSalmon Salmon has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachCompare Sunflower Seeds with these ProductsBrahmi Ghee (9oz) Brahmi Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Satisfies-stomachVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonGrounding, NutritivePitta Shiro Oil (128 oz) Pitta Shiro Oil (128 oz) has these Actions in CommonGrounding, NutritiveShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonGrounding, NutritiveGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonGrounding, NutritiveAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonGrounding, NutritiveEssential Oil Diffuser Essential Oil Diffuser has these Actions in CommonGroundingLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonNutritiveAshwagandha Ghee Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in CommonNutritiveAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic has these Actions in CommonGroundingAshwagandha/Bala Oil Ashwagandha/Bala Oil has these Actions in CommonGroundingHEALTH & 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-WinterSunflower Seeds is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Sunflower Seeds'Do you like 'sunflower seeds'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'sunflower seeds'?250 likes Sign in to review this food
I adore sunflower seeds. Sunflower butter is my favorite nut/seed butter. There isn't much info here specific to this seed. Should it be treated like sesame seeds or such? What should Kapha do to make this more easily digested?
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSSunflower Seeds 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.DietBulimia, past or current ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skip meals more than 2x/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. Vegetarian 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 LossLaxatives to lose weight , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Purging Food 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. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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. |
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