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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Acai Coconut Ginger Nice Cream


How to Make Acai Coconut Ginger Nice Cream

  • SERVINGS: 1
  • PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY
  • PREPARATION: PUREE
  • EAT IN: SUMMER

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/2 c
1/2 c
1/2 c
1/2 c
1/4 inch
1/4 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Freeze ingredients overnight except water. Puree all ingredients in a blender, using the push stick to grind the frozen material. Add just enough water for a thick, smooth texture.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

This is a nourishing, cooling, refrigerant and anti-inflammatory for heat conditions.

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Medicinal Effects of Acai Coconut Ginger Nice Cream

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, 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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom, Ginger (Fresh)

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Acai, Water

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom, Water, Ginger (Fresh)

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom, Water

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Banana

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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Active Ingredients: Banana, Coconut Milk, Acai

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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha 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
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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AGGRAVATES
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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Other Health Virtues

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom, Ginger (Fresh)

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Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Acai Coconut Ginger Nice Cream
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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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

Active Ingredients: Banana, Acai, Water

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Stimulates Peristalsis

MILD STIMULATES-PERISTALSIS

An herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Appetite Suppressant

MILD APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

STRONG NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Banana, Acai

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Relaxes Eyes

STRONG RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Acai

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

Active Ingredients: Acai, Ginger (Fresh)

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Relaxes Solar Plexus

MILD RELAXES-SOLAR-PLEXUS

Soothes and comforts the muscles of the upper abdomen, reducing any tension or pressure in the solar plexus area.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Stimulates Energy

STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom, Coconut Milk, Ginger (Fresh), Banana

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Satisfies Stomach

STRONG SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Banana

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Acai

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Nutritive

STRONG NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Banana, Acai

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom

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Soothes Throat

MILD SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk

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Irritates Throat

MILD IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)

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Anti Inflammatory

STRONG ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Acai, Ginger (Fresh)

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Cardiac Stimulant

MILD CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)

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Refrigerant

STRONG REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Acai

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

Active Ingredients: Cardamom

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Livotonic

STRONG LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Acai

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Constituents:
Potassium

POTASSIUM

Active Ingredients: Banana, Acai

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Soluble Fiber

SOLUBLE-FIBER

Active Ingredients: Acai, Banana

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Vitamin C

VITAMIN-C

Active Ingredients: Banana, Acai

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Nitric Oxide

MILD NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Flavonoids

MILD FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Anthocyanins

MILD ANTHOCYANINS

Anthocyanins are a type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Carbohydrate

MILD CARBOHYDRATE

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Iron

MILD IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Melatonin

MILD MELATONIN

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Fats

MILD FATS

Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

MILD OMEGA-3-FATTY-ACIDS

Active Ingredients: Acai

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Polyphenols

MILD POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

Active Ingredients: Acai

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    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Relaxes-solar-plexus, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Wakes-you-up, Livotonic, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Coconut Milk

    Coconut Milk has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Refrigerant, Soothes-throat, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Honey Dew

    Honey Dew has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes, Livotonic, Refreshing, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Refrigerant

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  • Jackfruit

    Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up

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  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refreshing, Relaxes-solar-plexus, Appetite-suppressant, Refrigerant, Diuretic, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Sorghum Flour

    Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Nutritive, Livotonic, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Livotonic, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Refrigerant

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  • Pumpkin

    Pumpkin has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Livotonic, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Cucumber

    Cucumber has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Refrigerant, Nutritive, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Quenches-thirst

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  • Banana

    Banana has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Quenches-thirst, Stimulates-peristalsis, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Acai Coconut Ginger Nice Cream

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Refreshing, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Bitter Orange Peel

    Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-peristalsis, Wakes-you-up

    LEARN MORE

  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Relaxes-solar-plexus, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes

    LEARN MORE

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Relaxes-eyes, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Nutritive, Refrigerant

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes, Soothes-throat

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  • Pitta Shirodhara Oil

    Pitta Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

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  • Regular exercise

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    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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