LEARN MORE ABOUT SATTVIC (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 428 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAdzuki beans are known to have originated in China where they are used extensively in traditional medicine. They are a staple in the macrobiotic diet and very popular in Japan, second only to the soybean in terms of consumption and popularity.
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 499 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAjwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor.
580 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITPromotes strength and solidity. Anabolic, but without creating stagnation. Regulates estrogen (phytoestrogens can increase or decrease estrogen as needed). Liver, Spleen Yin Tonic. Alfalfa is a urinary & GI membrane restorative. (Source: Holmes)
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 941 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAlmond milk is a wonderful soothing drink that builds strength, immunity, and grounded energy. Its cool, heavy sweetness creates a sensation of stability and calm in the body, while offering easily accessible energy. For those suffering from lactose...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 672 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAs the most widely grown tree nut in the world, these crunchy little nuggets are highly revered for building strength and intelligence across many ancient cultures. Originally native to the levant and in Northern Africa as far west as Morocco, almonds...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1169 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITIn Norse mythology, apples are said to provide eternal youthfulness. Apples appear in many religious traditions, including the bible, often as a forbidden fruit. Apples originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor still grows today. There are...
(3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 411 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITApples are crunchy and leave a rough feeling on the roof of the mouth, both signs of astringency. Astringency is drying. Thus raw apples provoke Vata and constipation. Cooked apples and apple sauce are more Vata friendly. They are not astringent....
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385 likes SAVE FOODFrank Cook and I happened to visit our friend Aaron Wilson during apricot season in Jerome, Arizona. The Turks have a saying, 'the only thing better than this is an apricot from Damascus.' We should rewrite that phrase to include wild apricots from...
(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 544 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITIts sharp peppery flavor is a sign that arugula is light and easy to digest for those with slow, cold digestion, or to help take a heavy meal and "lighten" it, so your body can assimilate the nutrients of the entire dish.
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 495 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine!
(4.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 823 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITReplenish Electrolytes and RehydrateYou have spent a long hot afternoon tending your garden or chasing the kids and you're feeling parched. But sometimes, no matter how much water you drink, your body still feels thirsty. Simple...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 393 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITBarley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East.
605 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITBasil's warm and spicy aroma adds a passionate flare to any dish, bringing the heat of the Mediterranean sun to your table. Its bright green color and vigorous flavor is unmistakable in pesto. It adds verve to a home-made tomato sauce, and is a perky...
(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 784 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITRice builds ojas. Ojas is said to have the smell of burnt rice. Of rices, Basmati is the most sattvic and aromatic.
Rice is nourishing and easy to digest giving more 'bang for the buck'. Rice offers more calories with less effort from digestive...
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 192 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe astringency of the beet can cause a fuzzy feeling on the teeth.
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 695 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH IT"A tale that begins with a beet will end with the devil", wrote Tom Robbins in Jitterbug Perfume. For good reason too - cooking with red beets leaves the hands looking blood-stained. A chef who slaughters beets cannot hide - only run from the scene of...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 632 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITPop a few blueberries in your mouth and you'll notice reduced agitation, a relaxing sensation in the eyes, and cool feeling in your skin. These visceral signs are your personal cue indicating blueberries' beneficial effect on your liver, and their...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 177 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITBottle gourds feel like a cross between a cucumber and pear. They are common in Asia, but new to the United States. Bottle gourd is one of the earliest cultivated plants in the world, grown for its usefulness as a water carrying device when dried and...
107 likes SAVE FOODDifficult to digest, heavy and cold. [Ashtanga Hrdayam Su 5:23]
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 169 likes SAVE FOODBitter detoxicant, Cold vasodilator, depurative, alterative, astringent diuretic. Stimulates kidneys to eliminate uric acid. like dandelion rt but not a potassium diuretic
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 326 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITButter increases cholesterol, which is Kapha in nature. Eat organic butter only because the toxins are concentrated as the milk is concentrated. Ayurveda recommends ghee over butter because it is lighter for digestion.
Every get thirsty after eating...
564 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITWinter squashes, including butternut, are eaten in the autumn after they have absorbed the sun's energy over the summer. This stored energy gives squashes a warm ojas building heartiness that can comfort you through colder weather.
Where most tonic...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 854 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITLove for cardamom resonates through history - for instance, ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom to whiten their teeth and sweeten their breath. Cardamom helps take the edge off of caffeine in the famous drink Turkish coffee. Cardamom is a member of the...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 756 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAncestors of the wild carrot came from Iran and Afghanistan, the center of genetic diversity for carrot. Carrots were bred from a species of wild carrot, called Queen Anne's Lace. Originally they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds. Since...
290 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe word for celery comes from the Greek word selinon which translates to 'parsley,' a close relative of celery. Celery's powers have been known since antiquity. Leaves of it were found in the garlands surrounding King Tut's tomb, and Homer makes...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 409 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITBerries arrive just in time for late spring, early summer. Berries are lymphatic movers that complete the spring process of cleansing your liver. They are also liver tonics to protect your liver during summer. Berries are rich in anti-oxidants that...
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 355 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe short answer is yes, chickpeas are good for you. Here are some of the ways: The fiber in chickpeas is nearly 75% insoluble and remains undigested as it reaches the colon. This significantly bulks up stools for a satisfying morning...
142 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITCooling, lymphatic decongestant, alterative, anti-inflammatory diuretic, astringent, bitter. Mild demulcent. like Cleavers but stronger decongestant.
135 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITMaybe it's the name, or the pretty blue flowers that line the highway, but every time I think of chicory, I smile with the thought of a party in New Orleans.
704 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITCilantro is the leaf of the coriander seed. Both the leaves and the seeds have citrus overtones. Cilantro, as a cooling herb, pairs well with hot spicy dishes.
516 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITCinnamon is a small evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family native to Sri Lanka. Other members of this family include sassafras, avocado, camphor, and spicebush. Trees of the laurel family, including cinnamon, predominate in the world's laurel forests....
360 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITCloves are native to India and Indonesia. They are the aromatic dried flower bud of a tree in the same family as Eucalyptus and Guava (Myrtaceae family).
Cloves resemble a nail in shape. The English name 'clove' derives from the latin 'clavus'...
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