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 Sign in to review this food400 likesHow Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISBUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING ZUCCHINI Browse RecipesLearn about the health benefits of zucchini 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 Zucchini Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 c SPECIES: Cucurbita pepo FAMILY:
Cucurbitaceae 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 Zucchini: 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.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Zucchini with these FoodsCorn Flour Corn Flour has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DiureticGrits Grits has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DiureticCorn Starch Corn Starch has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveCorn Corn has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DiureticCorn Meal Corn Meal has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DiureticMasa Masa has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveRye Rye has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveBurdock Root (Gobo) Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveTempeh Tempeh has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritivePrunes (dried) Prunes (dried) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveCompare Zucchini with these Herb SupplementsCornsilk Cornsilk has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveRed Clover Red Clover has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveSaw Palmetto Saw Palmetto has these Actions in CommonNutritive, DiureticGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, NutritiveElder flower Elder flower has these Actions in CommonDiureticButcher's Broom Butcher's Broom has these Actions in CommonDiureticJuniper Berry Juniper Berry has these Actions in CommonDiureticAshwagandha Ghee Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in CommonNutritivePipsissewa Pipsissewa has these Actions in CommonDiureticHEALTH & 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 SummerZucchini is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Zucchini'Do you like 'zucchini'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'zucchini'?400 likes Sign in to review this food
I just want to add a simple and easy way to enjoy zucchini, especially for kapha! Slice thinly and dehydrate in a dehydrator or bake in oven at low setting for awhile until crisp. It's delicious and you can add salt and oil if you need it. :)
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSZucchini 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.Heart, Blood & CirculationHigh Blood Pressure  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 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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