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Tofu Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

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Some say it has the slippery texture of seal skin. Others say it is like biting into a sponge. Sauteed is it has a scrambled egg consistency.

The word tofu literally means "bean" in Japanese. Soy is an ancient crop from East Asia that was domesticated as early as 6-7,000 B.C., almost 9,000 years ago!

Tofu is made from ground soybeans. They are ground in water, heated, and curdled with minerals like calcium or magnesium salt. The result is a tofu-like gel. The liquid is then extracted to make the tofu firm. The whole process is similar to paneer or cheese curds. This is how tofu gets its uniquely smooth, moist, and mushy texture.

Tofu is famous because of its popularity in Asia, and among vegetarians who use it for meat replacement. 1lb of soybeans contains as much protein as 2lbs lean meat!. Tofu is attractive economically as a reasonably priced protein source.

But why curdle the beans? Because curdling denatures the bean proteins, making soy easier to digest. The tofu can also be fermented, making it even easier to digest.

Connoisseurs will notice a slight sweetness and bitterness to tofu. Yet even though tofu is smooth, the astringency can dry out the mouth, leaving a rough sensation.

Footnote: The information for this article was in part gathered from a 2019 study and survey of 50 students of Ayurveda who experimented with tofu. During the study, students ate tofu for 3 days and journaled the effects. This study was sponsored by the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda, and the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition certification course.
>Anti-AgingTofu moisturizes the skin and joints. The dull, cooling properties make it useful for hot, fiery or dry skin conditions. Tofu improves elasticity of skin, reducing wrinkles. Its estrogenic properties make it ideal for dryness due to menopause. Vatas should exercise caution: tofu moisturizes skin but it is also a diuretic, which can dry out a sensitive Vata constitution.

Heart Healthy

As tofu improves elasticity of skin, it also improves elasticity of blood vessels. This is useful in atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, a major cause of heart disease.

Soy protein studies show tofu may be useful to lower cholesterol, especially low density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad kind of cholesterol. This may be due to the phytoestrogens in tofu.

Eases Menopause / Supports estrogen

Hoping for a smooth menopause? Tofu is supportive for women who have low estrogen, due to phytoestrogen compounds. In menopause, estrogen levels drop, causing dry skin and low bone density.

Tofu is used in Ayurveda to reduce hot flashes and menopause related symptoms, including dry skin and low bone density. Tofu is also supportive during a period, when estrogen dips. In China, tofu is used to improve the quality and quantity of breastmilk.

There is controversy surrounding the estrogenic effects of tofu, especially regarding breast cancer. Some say soy should be avoided for women with estrogenic lumps in the breast, since soy may aggravate them. Other studies conclude soy is safe, and will not cause breast cancer. Other studies show that women who eat soy products at least once a week have a 48-56% lower risk of breast cancer, due to phytoestrogen content.

Could Ayurveda help avoid some of this controversy? Could one dosha (Kapha) be more sensitive to the negative effects of soy's estrogenic effects, but Vata's benefit? More study is needed.

Cools Pitta / Clears Heat

Tofu's cool quality is known for clearing heat in the digestive tract.

As it pacifies Pitta, tofu is soothing and relaxing.
Recipes with Tofu: Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato
Recipes with Tofu: Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato

Calming, Heavy on Digestion

Tofu is filling. It has a sweet aftertaste. It is building and nourishing for those who can digest it.

It can even make you feel lethargic, and heavy. In excess, the density and heaviness can aggravate Kapha. Kapha individuals may notice a white, thick coating and thicker saliva after eating Tofu.

The heavy, lethargic effect of soy on the mind makes soy tamasic.

Those with dry, cold constitutions (Vata) might find tofu hard to digest. In these individuals tofu may cause burping, heaviness in the upper gi, gas & bloating.

Many report tofu is hard to digest, causing feelings of heaviness or bloating. Tofu may sit too long in the stomach, causing nausea, pressure and tension, making a person feel cold. It can cause a buildup of mucus.

Smaller portions mixed with spices can help to avoid gas & bloating. Or, follow these rules for easy to digest beans.

Note: The curdled soy proteins in tofu are easy to digest than raw soybeans (as in edamame) but fermented soy products are even easier.

Clears Toxins by Making You Pee

Tofu is famous in Chinese medicine as a toxin clearing diuretic, meaning it makes you urinate more frequently than normal.

Tofu can lead to more bubbles and cloudiness of the urine as well. Bubbles in urine are a sign of protein in the urine and protein loss from the blood. Bubbly urine indicates a recent high protein meal (like Tofu), or that the kidneys are irritated to the point where they are leaking protein.

Drying Quality Makes Stools Firm

The astringent, cold, drying quality of tofu are signs of air element. These qualities can harden and dry out stools for Vata individuals, causing compact or cracked stools.

For Pitta and Kapha individuals, the high fiber content seemed to aid stool bulk and helped elimination. The cool quality of tofu is especially useful for hot, Pitta type diarrhea.

Contraindications

Don't be afraid! It doesn't taste like a whole food but it is. However, tofu is highly processed and 90% of the soy crop is GMO. So get organic.

Avoid tofu if you have high estrogen levels, or get lumps in the breast during menstruation. Avoid tofu if it dries you out, or causes gas or bloating. If tofu makes you feel cloudy or sluggish, perhaps it is not right for you.

Like many plants, Soy has anti-nutrients that inhibit absorption of nutrients to protect it from plants and insects. These anti-nutrients inhibit uptake of minerals. Fermenting soy can reduce these anti-nutrients, and make soy easier to digest, reducing many of the negative qualities of soy.

Many people are allergic to soy. If you're allergic be careful: Soy and soy derivatives appear in many products.

Tofu and Dosha Summary

To summarize, tofu is a satisfying protein source that clears heat, detoxifies, eases urination, firms up stools, and moisturizes the lungs and skin.

The estrogenic compounds in tofu pacify Vata but can aggravate Kapha. However, the diuretic compounds aggravate and dry out Vata, while pacifying Kapha. Tofu's cool quality pacifies Pitta.

Although tofu is high in nutrients it is low in calories. However, we recommend caution in use for weight loss because tofu is estrogenic. Estrogen causes weight gain.

All in all, tofu is fairly mild to all body types. So try some, and see if it is a good fit.

About Tofu

Tofu was invented in China over 2000 years ago.
Recipes with Tofu: Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl
Recipes with Tofu: Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl

Buying & Preparation

Tofu is made by curdling soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. Tofu texture is rated by the amount of water content, from watery (soft / silken tofu) to dry, (extra firm tofu).

90% of the soy crop is genetically modified (GMO), making good quality tofu hard to find. It's also highly processed. This is why you should eat organic tofu, only.

Tofu may be fermented, sweetened, or flavored in some instances.

Cooking Tofu

Tofu can mimic many other foods, and easily takes on the overall taste of a dish. Its soft yet sturdy texture and neutral taste adapt well. Tofu is flexible, and can be used in a variety of cooking styles and flavors. It is popular in stir fries, marinades, soups. Among beans, tofu is especially easy to digest, makes it popular as a meat substitute for vegetarians.

Tofu has a slight aftertaste of raw beans and sweetness.

The following tips show you how to reduce one or more of the effects of Tofu:
  • Dryness - Balance dryness with salty and sour tastes, as in salt, soy sauce, and lemon.
  • Astringency - Balance the astringency with oils, such as sesame oil.
  • Cold, Dull - Balance the cold quality with spices, such as turmeric, ginger, cayenne.
  • Heaviness - Balance the heaviness with aromatic herbs like basil, mint.
Tofu may be chopped and fried, baked, or tossed into a soup.

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Metabolic Nature of Tofu

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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Other

Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Inward

INWARD

Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.

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Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Muscle

MUSCLE

Muscle tissue (Mamsa Dhatu) includes muscles and ligaments.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Anti Aging

ANTI-AGING

Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.

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, Bone Joint, Kidney Bladder Urinary, Reproductive Health,
Skin Care

SKIN-CARE

Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).

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, Womens Health

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Tofu
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.

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Constipative

CONSTIPATIVE

An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Neuroprotective

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Soothing

SOOTHING

Calms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Dries Mouth

DRIES-MOUTH

Makes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.

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Irritates Kidney

IRRITATES-KIDNEY

Tight, sharp pain just below ribs in the back.

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Lowers Thyroid

LOWERS-THYROID

Reduces thyroid function. Useful for people with hyperthyroid.

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Estrogenic

ESTROGENIC

Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Uterine Tonic

UTERINE-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.

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Constituents:
Alpha Linolenic Acid,
Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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, Essential Fatty Acids,
Inositol

INOSITOL

Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.

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Isoflavone

ISOFLAVONE

A type of naturally occurring isoflavonoid. Many have a phytoestrogen effect. Frequently found in the pea family (Fabaceae).

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, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Protein

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    Green Plantain has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Constipative, Satisfies-stomach, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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    Amaranth has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Soothing, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive

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  • Popped Amaranth

    Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Soothing, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Irritates-kidney, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Beer

    Beer has these Actions in Common

    Makes-you-tired, Diuretic, Nutritive, Galactagogue, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Vidari

    Vidari has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Galactagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Neuroprotective, Nutritive, Soothing, Uterine-tonic, Constipative

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Galactagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Neuroprotective, Nutritive, Uterine-tonic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Soothing, Uterine-tonic

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  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Uterine-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Galactagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Soothing, Uterine-tonic, Diuretic

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  • Shatavari Ghee

    Shatavari Ghee has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Uterine-tonic

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  • Red Clover

    Red Clover has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Nutritive, Skin-tonic

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  • Arjuna

    Arjuna has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Constipative, Diuretic, Skin-tonic

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  • Motherwort

    Motherwort has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-thyroid, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Estrogenic

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    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

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    Marshmallow Root Powder has these Actions in Common

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Tofu 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.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Tofu may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Tofu. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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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.
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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 is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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