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Chicory In Coffee In New Orleans


How to Make Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans

INGREDIENTS

1 c
1 tsp
1 tbsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Blend coffee mixture and chicory root half and half.

WHAT IS CHICORY IN COFFEE IN NEW ORLEANS?

Coffee is the number one abused drug on the planet, causing massive loss of energy and increase in Vata. Coffee drinkers claim, 'I like the taste,' but when I ask them to list the ten top foods they like only coffee stands out as a daily habit. Taste buds change to like coffee because of the energy hit and that is the addiction.

Stopping coffee all at once could lead to constipation and headaches. Instead, replace coffee gradually by experimenting with herbs in coffee. The taste for coffee and chicory was developed by the French during their civil war. Coffee was scarce during those times, and they found that chicory added body and flavor to the brew. Chicory is the root of the endive plant. Endive is a type of lettuce. The root of the plant is roasted and ground. It is added to the coffee to soften the bitter edge of the dark roasted coffee. It adds an almost chocolate flavor. Served at Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, LA.


Reported by yoga teacher and nutritionist Donna Papania of Albuquerque, NM.

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Is Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). 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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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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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.

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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 Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata 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
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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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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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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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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Other

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

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.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans
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

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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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.

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

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

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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Stimulates Front Of Brain

STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Causes Tension

CAUSES-TENSION

Increases feelings of tension, constriction and tightness in the body.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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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.

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Dries Mouth

DRIES-MOUTH

Makes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.

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Cholagogue

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.

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Lowers Thyroid

LOWERS-THYROID

Reduces thyroid function. Useful for people with hyperthyroid.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Constituents:
Tannins,
Caffeine Methylxanthines

CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINES

Methylxanthines are purine alkaloids that have a stimulant and bronchodilating effect.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans

  • Coffee

    Coffee has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Makes-you-tired, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Appetite-suppressant, Diuretic, Lowers-thyroid, Stimulant-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Causes-tension, Dries-mouth, Makes-jittery, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-peristalsis, Diuretic, Stimulant-laxative

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  • Mustard Greens

    Mustard Greens has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Lowers-thyroid, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Artichoke

    Artichoke has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stimulates-peristalsis, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Artichoke Hearts

    Artichoke Hearts has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Stimulates-peristalsis, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative

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  • Kale

    Kale has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Stimulates-energy, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-peristalsis, Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-thyroid

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  • Red Leaf Lettuce

    Red Leaf Lettuce has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Lowers-blood-sugar, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Stimulates-energy

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  • Beet Greens

    Beet Greens has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Stimulates-peristalsis

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  • Radish (raw)

    Radish (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Lowers-thyroid, General-laxative

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  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Stimulates-peristalsis, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up

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  • Stevia

    Stevia has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Makes-jittery, Wakes-you-up

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans

  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cholagogue

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Quenches-thirst, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Dries-mouth, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain

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  • External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

    External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up

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  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

    Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-burning, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Quenches-thirst

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, General-laxative

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  • Bilva

    Bilva has these Actions in Common

    Stimulant-laxative, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Guarana

    Guarana has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda 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 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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