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Apples With Lemon Zest & Honey

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How to Make Apples with Lemon Zest & Honey

SERVINGS: 1
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES

STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: RAW
FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp
1 whole
1 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Begin with zesting one lemon, roll the lemon along the grater to ensure that you only peel off the 'yellow layer' also known as the zest. Aroma fills the air and the dish is under way. Next core the apple and cut in flat horizontal circles. Cutting in concentric thin strips allows your tongue to receive more of the apple's flesh, the sweetness of the inside, rather than the bitterness of the peel with every bite. Once sliced, arrange the apples on a plate, drizzle with honey and garnish with the lemon zest. A very refreshing, light and slightly sweet celebration for your taste buds.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Honey & lemon zest make this a perfect snack for a late afternoon Kapha energy slump, as they stimulate your metabolism for a refreshing 'pick me up'. Honey boosts fat metabolism as well, making this taste snack attractive for those trying to lose weight. Meanwhile apple's natural cooling qualities suppress your appetite, so you can make it to dinner without a midday binge.

WHAT IS APPLES WITH LEMON ZEST & HONEY?

With this healthy dessert you're only three simple ingredients away from an inspiring breakfast or afternoon treat.

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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 Apples with Lemon Zest & Honey Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Apples with Lemon Zest & Honey' 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.
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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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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.

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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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TASTES
Taste Help

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.

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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Apples with Lemon Zest & Honey
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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.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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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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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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Constituents:
Tannins,
Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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Catechins

CATECHINS

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

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, Polysaccharides,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Vitamin C, Soluble Fiber

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Livotonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antioxidant, Internal-detoxicant

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Stomachic

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Stomachic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy

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Orange Zest

Orange Zest has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Wakes-you-up

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Lemon Zest

Lemon Zest has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Stomachic

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Stomachic, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy

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Coffee

Coffee has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Antioxidant, Stimulates-energy, Appetite-suppressant, Wakes-you-up

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Stomachic, Internal-detoxicant

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Stomachic

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Saffron

Saffron has these Actions in Common

Stomachic, Livotonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Soothes-throat, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Apples with Lemon Zest & Honey

Bitter Orange Peel

Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Musta

Musta has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Digestive

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Stomachic, Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Digestive

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Digestive

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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 biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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I found this very refreshing, loved it!
- Connie, The villages, FL
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, 02-01-14 (Reply)
How exactly does honey boost fat metabolism?
- Carol, Lagrangeville, NY , 02-02-14 (Reply)
Honey is heating and in Ayurveda has a scraping action (lekhana), so it warms the tissues and scrapes the excess fat from them.
- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ
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