Asparagus, Ginger & Black Pepper Cream Of Rice Soup |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1 inch | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp |
1. Grind the rice into powder or use cream of rice.
2. Add the rice to 5c water and bring to a boil.
3. Add the other ingredients. Stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
4. Cook about 15-20 min until all asparagus and rice are tender.
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Active Ingredients: Basmati Rice, Ginger (Fresh), Black Pepper
Active Ingredients: Asparagus, Salt (Mineral Salt), Black Pepper, Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Asparagus, Ginger (Fresh)
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.
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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).
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Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Ginger (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD 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.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD SIALOGOGUE A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD CARMINATIVE Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD GENERAL-LAXATIVE Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD STOOL-SOFTENER Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
Active Ingredients: Basmati Rice
MILD REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Ginger (Fresh)
MILD FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Black Pepper
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Black Pepper
MILD REBUILDS-FLUIDS Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.
Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD CHOLAGOGUE Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.
Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD GALACTAGOGUE Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD SODIUM Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD RUTIN Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.
Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD CARBOHYDRATE Active Ingredients: Basmati Rice
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