BLACK TEA

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Caffeine shifts awareness from the heart chakra to the third eye. New trades routes brought caffeinated beverages to Europe creating an 'Age of Enlightenment' and ending the middle ages. Ayurveda comes from an older time where the mind was not separate...

BROCCOLI

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Broccoli is packed with nutrients, high in fiber, and keeps the stomach satisfied for a long time. An entire bag of broccoli has about 100 calories, or the equivalent of two french fries at a fast food restaurant. Raw brassicas contain chemicals...

CABBAGE (RAW)

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Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

CAULIFLOWER

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Cauliflower causes gas in Vata types.

COFFEE

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Coffee as a SacramentWhat are your rituals around coffee? Coffee has become a sacrament in our culture. A client reports, "The only time my husband and I relax together is over coffee." My response, "If your marriage is dependent...

GARLIC MUSTARD

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Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

GREEN TEA

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Green Tea is a preparation using minimally processed leaves from the camellia sinensis plant. This is the same plant used in normal black tea. Black tea leaves, however, are more processed.

HORSERADISH

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Horseradish is a sharp, acrid spice that kindles agni. It is even used in steakhouses to help digest a heavy meal.

KALE

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Start with lacinto kale if regular Kale is too bitter but make sure you eventually switch over to the real stuff.

KOHLRABI

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Kohlrabi is bred from the same plant as broccoli and cabbage. It's name comes from the German Kohl (cabbage) and Rabi (turnip), because kohlrabi has the shape of a turnip.

MUSTARD GREENS

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Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

RADISH (RAW)

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The word radish derives from the latin word for root, "radix." Domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times, radishes are an edible root of the Brassicaceae family. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They are inexpensive, grow quickly...

SOY BEANS

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Soy bean is an ancient crop from East Asia that was domesticated as early as 6-7,000 B.C., almost 9,000 years ago!

SPANISH BLACK RADISH

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Spanish Black Radish is higher in sulphuric compounds than other radishes, giving it some unique medical properties. See notes on radish.

SPINACH

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Spinach is heating in the digestive tract and drying. It is unusual because very few foods are both astringent and hot. It contains oxalic acid which provokes Pitta and is especially contraindicated for kidney stones. Cooking destroys the oxalic acid.

TOFU

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Tofu was invented in China over 2000 years ago.

TURNIP

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Turnips are the quintessential winter vegetable, perfect to cleanse the system after the holidays. Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.

TURNIP GREENS

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Researchers have found that the bitter taste of turnips is due to calcium. Turnip greens contain up to 4 times the calcium of other cruciferous vegetables. Several scientists are researching the presence of calcium taste buds. Confirmation would bring...

WASABI

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The heat goes directly to the sinuses, clearing them.

WATERCRESS

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Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking.