Cauliflower & Bitter Melon With Turmeric, Parsley, & Garlic |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 3 clove | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 3 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/4 tsp |
1) Chop cauliflower, and bitter melon. Sautee with salt, turmeric, and pumpkin seed. Stir occasionally.
2) Meanwhile, mince the garlic. Make a paste with turmeric and a few drops of water. When cauliflower is at the desired softness, sautee the garlic in a bit of oil for 30 seconds.
3) Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cauliflower, Garlic, Parsley (Fresh), Bitter Melon
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Garlic, Parsley (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Parsley (Fresh), Turmeric, Bitter Melon, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Cauliflower, Turmeric, Bitter Melon, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Garlic, Bitter Melon, Parsley (Fresh), Pumpkin Seeds
Active Ingredients: Garlic, Parsley (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt)
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.
MILD CRUNCHY Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
MILD APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
Active Ingredients: Bitter Melon, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cauliflower, Garlic, Parsley (Fresh), Bitter Melon, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Garlic
Active Ingredients: Garlic
STRONG FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Garlic
STRONG ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cauliflower
STRONG ALTERATIVE Restores 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.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Garlic, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG BLOOD-THINNER Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Garlic
STRONG 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: Garlic, Parsley (Fresh), Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG 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: Turmeric, Garlic, Bitter Melon, Salt (Mineral Salt)
STRONG LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR An herb that lowers blood sugar.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Bitter Melon, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG HYPOLIPIDEMIC Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Parsley (Fresh), Bitter Melon
STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
Active Ingredients: Garlic, Cauliflower, Parsley (Fresh)
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, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG 5A-REDUCTASE-INHIBITOR Active Ingredients: Turmeric
STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Cauliflower, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG FOLATE Active Ingredients: Cauliflower, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG VITAMIN-C Active Ingredients: Cauliflower, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG VITAMIN-K Active Ingredients: Cauliflower, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Garlic
Active Ingredients: Cauliflower
Active Ingredients: Parsley (Fresh), Pumpkin Seeds
MILD VITAMIN-A Active Ingredients: Parsley (Fresh)
MILD COUMARIN Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.
Active Ingredients: Parsley (Fresh)
MILD POLYPHENOLS Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.
Active Ingredients: Parsley (Fresh)
MILD FATS Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Oil
MILD ALPHA-LINOLENIC-ACID Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
MILD ZINC Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
MILD SODIUM Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD MAGNESIUM Helps muscles relax. Laxative.
Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
MILD ESSENTIAL-FATTY-ACIDS Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
MILD PROTEIN Active Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds
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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & 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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