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 Save Sign in to review this recipe212 likesHow to Make Broiled Grapefruit with CinnamonSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 3 MINUTES COOK TIME: 7 MINUTES MEAL: PREPARATION: EAT IN: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE1. Preheat broiler to high.
How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISThis internal debate is usually very different for a Kapha person. Desserts are generally sweet, cool and heavy - exactly the opposite of what supports a Kapha type! They tend to crave desserts more than others and struggle to resist the sweet temptation. However, Kapha's are most prone to post indulgent side effects including congestion, excess mucus, a dull feeling in the head and sluggish digestion. They are often left asking themselves - is it worth it? A Light DessertThis 'Broiled Grapefruit' dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth without the usual side effects. Fresh and juicy, this fruit is sour and bitter to taste. The sourness adds a digestive element to the dessert, stimulating the release of gastric juices and promoting efficient fat metabolism. The bitter taste adds a purifying element to the dish, as it stimulates the flow of bile, cleansing any congestion in the liver and gall bladder. After eating this, you'll feel satisfied but not stuffed.Decongest MucusCloves, cinnamon and honey combined are powerful decongestants which draw out excess mucus leaving your nasal passages and sinuses clear. This combination warms the blood on a cold day, stimulates circulation and also kick starts a sluggish Kapha stomach. Never cook or heat honey. This changes its clearing properties to clogging, and can become a toxic substance. Enjoy this treat guilt free and sip with ginger tea for a light and refreshing end to your evening.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 Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon 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 Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon: WARMS-ABDOMENWarms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.STIMULATES-PERISTALSISAn herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.REFRESHINGStimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.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.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.
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