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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

Recipes with Walnuts: Brown Rice with Cinnamon & Lentil
Recipes with Walnuts: Brown Rice with Cinnamon & Lentil
Walnuts are warm and stimulating. Nourishing stimulants are desired for cold, deficiency type Vata disorders. Since walnuts are also astringent due to tannins, some Vata individuals may find them constipating. Their oily nature mitigates this constipative effect somehwat.

Walnuts look like brains and they are brain food in Ayurveda. They contain lecithin which is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neuortransmitter. Lecithin is our favorite ingredient for eggless emulsions as in 'Eggless Hollandaise Sauce'.

Protein deficiency causes weak digestion and sweet cravings. Nuts processed with digestive spices and ground into smoothies or sauces are an important protein source for Vata type vegetarians who have trouble digesting beans.

About Walnuts

The country of Georgia is famous for its walnut sauces. Walnuts also exude a golden yellow oil when pressed that is used as a garnish in Georgian dishes. Discover more about walnuts from one of my favorite authors, Paula Wolfert, in "The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean."

Cooking Walnuts

Like many brown colored nuts the brown coating on walnuts is full of tannins. Tannins are astringent, provoking Vata. You can feel this astrigency as a tightening or rough effect on your tongue. For better tasting, less astringent walnuts, soak them in water for a few hours and drain. Or, boil for thirty seconds and strain. Roasting walnuts also destroys their astringency while preserving crunchiness.

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Medicinal Effects of Walnuts

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). 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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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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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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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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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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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (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
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta 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
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES
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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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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

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

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Fat

FAT

Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).

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Nerves

NERVES

Marrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Walnuts
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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Bowel Health:
Constipative

CONSTIPATIVE

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

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Energy Vitality:
Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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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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Heart & Circulation:
Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

SEE ALL 'STYPTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:
Alpha Linolenic Acid, Tannins,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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, Essential Fatty Acids, Fats, Insoluble Fiber, Melatonin, Omega 3 Fatty Acids,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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, Protein

Foods with a Similar Nature to Walnuts

  • Urad Dal

    Urad Dal has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive

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  • Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

    Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal) has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic

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  • Brown Lentil

    Brown Lentil has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Pinto Beans

    Pinto Beans has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic

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  • Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

    Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Chickpea (Garbanzo)

    Chickpea (Garbanzo) has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Millet

    Millet has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic

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  • Butter Bean

    Butter Bean has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic

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  • Fava Beans

    Fava Beans has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic

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  • Kidney Beans

    Kidney Beans has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Walnuts

  • Ginseng, Chinese

    Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Nutritive, Styptic

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Raspberry Leaf Tea

    Raspberry Leaf Tea has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic

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  • Agrimony

    Agrimony has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic

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  • Maca

    Maca has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Partridge Berry

    Partridge Berry has these Actions in Common

    Styptic, Brain-tonic

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  • Vata Shirodhara Oil

    Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Nutritive

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  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Ashoka

    Ashoka has these Actions in Common

    Constipative, Styptic

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  • Rhodiola

    Rhodiola has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina

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Walnuts - Metabolic Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda & Greek Medicine. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Walnuts affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your digestion speed?

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

TOXINS

How did Walnuts affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

Tongue: How did Walnuts affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

HYDRATION

How did Walnuts affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Walnuts affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

DIGESTION

How did Walnuts affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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24
18
12
6
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1
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your digestion speed?

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0
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

TONGUE

How did Walnuts affect the color of your tongue body?

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12
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5
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 0
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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the color of your tongue coating?

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13
10
7
4
1
2
 4
 2
 12
 14
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

Tongue: How did Walnuts affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
 8
 13
 12
 1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the cracks on your tongue?

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16
12
8
4
0
1
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 18
 6
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect the stillness of your tongue?

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23
18
13
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3
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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

STOOL

How did Walnuts affect your stool color?

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More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your stool consistency?

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1
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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your stool lightness?

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2
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your stool frequency/quantity?

16
13
10
7
4
1
4
 9
 11
 8
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your stool smell?

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24
18
12
6
0
1
 1
 23
 8
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

URINE

How did Walnuts affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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24
18
12
6
0
1
 1
 27
 5
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your urine lightness?

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10
5
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0
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your urine clarity?

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More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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20
15
10
5
0
2
 6
 22
 4
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your urine smell?

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24
18
12
6
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0
 2
 27
 5
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

SWEAT

How did Walnuts affect your sweat quantity?

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24
18
12
6
0
0
 3
 25
 6
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your sweat smell?

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28
21
14
7
0
0
 1
 29
 4
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

SYSTEMIC

How did Walnuts affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your energy levels?

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12
9
6
3
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 0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your temperature?

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12
8
4
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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

How did Walnuts affect your muscle tension?

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20
15
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5
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2
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Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 34 REPORT ID:39 (2020-11-16 - 2020-12-06)

Note: These exercises are not part of an FDA-regulated study, and were not designed or conducted under a clinical research protocol. They are neither investigational in nature nor scientific findings. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are experiential assignments rooted in traditional Ayurvedic education, intended solely for instructional use. No conclusions should be drawn regarding the therapeutic effects of any food, herb, or dietary substance based on these student reflections.


Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Walnuts may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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Walnuts is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.
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Constitutional Nutrition: Strengthen Your Health Naturally

When your dietary choices align with your individual nature (constitution), it supports your metabolism, energy, and health naturally. A personalized diet, fitting to your constitution, leverages your natural strengths while gently supporting your body where it's vulnerable.

Constitutional nutrition is especially beneficial for digestion, a foundational pillar of health influencing your entire well-being. Balanced digestion fortifies your body's natural defenses against illness and enhances your resilience when illness does arise. A healthy digestive fire (*agni*) eases discomfort, speeds recovery, and naturally uplifts your mood.

By embracing constitutional nutrition, you will soon experience a profound sense of renewal, vitality, and inner strength.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach 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.

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Ysha Oakes Albuquerque, NM
2009-11-26
“Lightly toasting the walnuts at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or less will reduce the astringent taste of walnuts."
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John J Immel Asheville, NC
2014-08-21
“We chose the dosha classification based upon the high content of tannic acid in unroasted walnuts. The heat of walnuts, among nuts, makes them comparatively less kapha aggravating. What are your thoughts?"
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Jess Allen park, MI
2020-01-07
“I agree that walnuts are one of the most bitter, astringent nuts (unroasted). I love them raw when I'm feeling a bit heavy due to water retention."
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Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ
2020-01-17
“You might experiment with avocados as a high fiber, oily food."
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