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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie


How to Make Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie

  • SERVINGS: 1
  • PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY
  • MEAL: DRINK
  • EAT IN: SUMMER

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
4 g
1/4 lbs
1 c
1 tbsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1. Use the amount of aloe vera gel recommended on the bottle as each supplier has different concentrations

2. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Refreshing and icy with antimicrobial refrigerants. Use in PK conditions and infection such as UTI.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Metabolic Nature of Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). 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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata 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
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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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
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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie
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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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

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

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

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

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, Antihistamine,
Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

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

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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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.

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Livotonic

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.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Constituents:
Catechins

CATECHINS

Antioxidant that reduces cancer and blood clots, dilates blood vessels, and is antimicrobial.

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, Tannins,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Flavonoids

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.

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, Soluble Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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Resveratrol

RESVERATROL

Antioxidant frequently used for anti-aging. Protects airways and blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic.

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, Potassium, Fats,
Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

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

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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, Glutamine

Foods with a Similar Nature to Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie

  • Cranberry

    Cranberry has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Immune-calming, Refrigerant, Antihistamine, Blood-thinner, Livotonic, Alterative, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner, Livotonic

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  • Blueberry

    Blueberry has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antioxidant, Livotonic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antihistamine, Immune-calming, Refreshing

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Appetite-suppressant, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Refrigerant, Antioxidant, Quenches-thirst

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  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Refreshing

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Refreshing

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  • Strawberries

    Strawberries has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Quenches-thirst, Alterative, Immune-calming, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic

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  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Diuretic, Quenches-thirst, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antioxidant, Livotonic

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Blood-thinner, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antioxidant

    LEARN MORE

  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antioxidant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Antimicrobial, Immune-calming

    LEARN MORE

  • Cantaloupe / Melons

    Cantaloupe / Melons has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refreshing, Antioxidant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Livotonic

    LEARN MORE

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Aloe, Cranberry & Cilantro Smoothie

  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Lowers-blood-sugar, Refrigerant, Alterative

    LEARN MORE

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Quenches-thirst, Refreshing, Refrigerant

    LEARN MORE

  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-blood-sugar, Refrigerant, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Livotonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

    Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Quenches-thirst, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Livotonic

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  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Blood-thinner, Diuretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Lowers-blood-sugar

    LEARN MORE

  • Guduchi

    Guduchi has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Immune-calming

    LEARN MORE

  • Guluchyadi Kashayam

    Guluchyadi Kashayam has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Immune-calming, Refrigerant

    LEARN MORE

  • Milk Thistle

    Milk Thistle has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Alterative, Antimicrobial

    LEARN MORE


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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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