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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Apples 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.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Grapefruit is a relatively new addition to the citrus family. It is a hybrid first discovered in the 18th century. Described as tart, tangy, or sweet, the grapefruit is said to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados, because legend says the fruit was... 92 likes Horseradish is a sharp, acrid spice that kindles agni. It is even used in steakhouses to help digest a heavy meal. 78 likes Raw brassicas contain chemicals that can block thyroid function called goitrogens. These chemicals are easily inactivated by steaming or cooking. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sugar has been produced in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times. Sugar refinement in India dates back to at least 500 B.C. Although there are many types of sugars (glucose, fructose, maltose), sucrose is the one most commonly used. Before sugar... Can't find an ingredient? Make sure you aren't filtering results by diet. |