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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie With Turmeric


How to Make Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric

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

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1 c
1 c
1 c
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 pinch
1/8 whole

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Blend 1 banana, 1 mango, 1tbsp bee pollen, juice from 1 wedge of lime, turmeric, and 2c water into a smoothie. Drink!

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Medicinal Effects of Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, 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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Mango, Flower / Bee Pollen

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Water, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Lime

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

Active Ingredients: Banana, Cayenne Pepper, Lime

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Turmeric

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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: Mango, Banana, Flower / Bee Pollen

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

Active Ingredients: Mango, Lime, Flower / Bee Pollen

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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
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta 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
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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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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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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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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Other Health Virtues

Aromatic

MILD 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: Flower / Bee Pollen

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric
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

STRONG QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

Active Ingredients: Banana, Water, Lime

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Stimulates Peristalsis

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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Relieves Burning

MILD RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

Active Ingredients: Water

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

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: Banana

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

Active Ingredients: Banana, Flower / Bee Pollen

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Builds Stamina

MILD BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

Active Ingredients: Flower / Bee Pollen

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Lime

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Flushes Sinuses

STRONG FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper

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Warms Chest

STRONG WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

Active Ingredients: Mango

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

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

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper

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Cardiac Stimulant

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: Cayenne Pepper

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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: Mango, Flower / Bee Pollen

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Constituents:
5a Reductase Inhibitor

STRONG 5A-REDUCTASE-INHIBITOR

Active Ingredients: Mango, Turmeric

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Flavonoids

STRONG 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: Turmeric, Lime

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Nitric Oxide

STRONG 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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Soluble Fiber

SOLUBLE-FIBER

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Vitamin C

VITAMIN-C

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Melatonin

MELATONIN

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Potassium

POTASSIUM

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Carbohydrate

CARBOHYDRATE

Active Ingredients: Banana

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Rutin

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: Lime

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Soothes-throat, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Warms-chest

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Buffalo Milk

    Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Soothes-throat, Quenches-thirst

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  • Banana

    Banana has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Spanish Black Radish

    Spanish Black Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat

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  • Ginger (Dried)

    Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in Common

    Irritates-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina

    LEARN MORE

  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

    LEARN MORE

  • Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath

    Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Soothes-throat, Warms-chest

    LEARN MORE

  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Bitter Orange Peel

    Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-peristalsis

    LEARN MORE

  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

    LEARN MORE

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant

    LEARN MORE

  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

    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 through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach 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 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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