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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this recipe"as there is no kale in my garden right now, I used dandelion leaves, which I think have the same cleansing and bitter..." - Riemke, How to Make Blueberry Mint Green SmoothieSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: EAT IN: FOR OCCASION: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPEStep 1: Juice kale with 3-4 mint stems with leaves.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWCool Your MindA few sips and you'll notice reduced agitation, a relaxing sensation in the eyes, and a cool feeling in your skin. Experience it for yourself! As blueberry cools your mind and collects your thoughts, you'll understand why the delectable blueberry has been called the brain berry.Strengthen Your LiverTogether, the dynamic duo of blueberry and kale are a powerful aid to your liver. Early summer berries like blueberry cool your blood and nourish your liver. Greens like Kale cleanse your liver. The bitter bite of kale is off-set by blueberry's alluring sweetness, and your body still receives it's cleansing effect.Exercise caution if you have a weak digestion. Cooling, raw ingredients like blueberry and kale could make your digestion too cold. Kale and blueberry also contain oxalic acids. Exercises caution if you have a history of kidney stones. This smoothie is tridoshic, so appropriate for all types, but especially helps Pitta due to its cooling nature. If you know you'll be sitting in traffic under the hot summer sun soon, bring this drink to go! Consider it a road-rage tonic. WHAT IS BLUEBERRY MINT GREEN SMOOTHIE?WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Blueberry Mint Green Smoothie Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Blueberry Mint Green Smoothie: DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ALTERATIVERestores 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.REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.OPTHALMICBenefits the eyes, vision tonic.ANTIOXIDANTAn 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.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.KIDNEY-TONICAn herb that strengthens the kidneys.LIVOTONICAn 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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