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 Sign in to review this food146 likesABOUT TEMPEHLearn about the health benefits of tempeh 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 Tempeh Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 c FAMILY:
Fabaceae STYLE: PREPARATION: 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 Tempeh: 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-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.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.DRIES-MOUTHMakes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Tempeh with these FoodsTofu Tofu has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Dries-mouth, Nutritive, Estrogenic, Satisfies-stomach, DiureticButternut Squash Butternut Squash has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, TonicEgg Yolk Egg Yolk has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomachHemp Seed Hemp Seed has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomachJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomachSorghum Flour Sorghum Flour has these Actions in CommonDries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, Diuretic, NutritiveBeer Beer has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomachSpelt Flour Spelt Flour has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Grounding, Tonic, NutritiveMillet Millet has these Actions in CommonDries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, NutritivePeanuts Peanuts has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, GroundingCompare Tempeh with these Herb SupplementsShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Tonic, Estrogenic, GroundingGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Tonic, Diuretic, GroundingVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Tonic, Diuretic, GroundingAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, Tonic, DiureticMaca Maca has these Actions in CommonEstrogenic, Nutritive, TonicGinseng, Chinese Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in CommonEstrogenic, Nutritive, TonicBlue Cohosh Blue Cohosh has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Estrogenic, GroundingOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Nutritive, TonicRed Clover Red Clover has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Diuretic, EstrogenicSaw Palmetto Saw Palmetto has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Nutritive, TonicBlack Cohosh Black Cohosh has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Tonic, EstrogenicHEALTH & 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-WinterTempeh is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Tempeh'Do you like 'tempeh'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'tempeh'?146 likes Sign in to review this food
The tempeh at Whole Foods is a mixture of fermented soy and brown rice. Is this still good for a Pitta-Vata constitution?
Generally, fermented foods should be avoided for pitta dosha. Beans may be difficult for Vata to digest. Otherwise, in moderate amounts tempeh should be okay for both.
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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