Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk & Figs Smoothie |
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How to Make Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk & Figs SmoothieSERVINGS: 2 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY
INGREDIENTSSKILL LEVEL: EASY
| 3 c | |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/4 c | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
- Hazelnut milk recommended
1. Use fresh figs of rehydrate dried figs overnight.
2. Blend all ingredients, except hazelnuts, until smooth and creamy.
3. Serve and sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Sweet, cooling and heavy, this rich smoothie will rejuvenate the body during times of high stress. The heavy, sweet qualities nourish an exhausted nervous system if you have been burning the candle at both ends. It will support the rebuild of deficient tissues, especially the blood as it is a rich source of iron. Its cooling properties can also help cool excessive internal heat and soothe an overheated or inflamed digestive system.
Dried fruit can lead to dry, rough, hard bowel motions. However, rehydrated figs and fresh figs are renowned colon tonics and stimulate peristalsis, promoting a regular bowel movement. This smoothie will pacify Vata and Pitta but may aggravate Kapha. For those with weak, sluggish digestion, add a digestive stimulant like 1/2 tsp black pepper or ground ginger.
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)
Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick.
Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.
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| MOBILE ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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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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| SALTY ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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The Three Doshas / Body Types
According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine,
people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person.
Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness.
Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency.
Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.
The 3 functional body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.
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| | HAS THE FOLLOWING | Moves Energy:
Downward DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk & Figs Smoothie ![Help]() 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.
Stool Softener STOOL-SOFTENER
Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS , , High Fiber Laxative HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE
A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr
SEE ALL 'HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Tonic TONIC
A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.
SEE ALL 'TONIC' FOODS / HERBS Demulcent DEMULCENT
Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
SEE ALL 'DEMULCENT' FOODS / HERBS Aphrodisiac APHRODISIAC
Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.
SEE ALL 'APHRODISIAC' FOODS / HERBS Constituents: Sodium, Fats, Flavonoids 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.
SEE ALL 'FLAVONOIDS' FOODS / HERBS , , Nitric Oxide NITRIC-OXIDE
Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS , Tannins, , Resveratrol RESVERATROL
Antioxidant frequently used for anti-aging. Protects airways and blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic.
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Almonds
Almonds has these Actions in Common
Aphrodisiac, Muscle-relaxant, General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, High-fiber-laxative, Tonic
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Aphrodisiac, Soothes-throat, General-laxative, Stool-softener, High-fiber-laxative
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Salt (Mineral Salt) has these Actions in Common
General-laxative, Strengthens-resolve, Soothes-throat, Flushes-sinuses, Stool-softener
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High-fiber-laxative, Demulcent, Tonic, General-laxative, Aphrodisiac
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General-laxative, Tonic, Soothes-throat, Demulcent, Stimulates-energy
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Aphrodisiac, Stool-softener, General-laxative, Tonic, High-fiber-laxative
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Demulcent, Tonic, General-laxative, Soothes-throat
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Demulcent, High-fiber-laxative, Aphrodisiac, Tonic
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Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common
Aphrodisiac, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve, Tonic
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Shatavari
Shatavari has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Soothes-throat, Stool-softener, Tonic, Aphrodisiac
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Amalaki
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Aphrodisiac, General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Stool-softener, Tonic
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Demulcent, General-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, Stool-softener
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Bala
Bala has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Aphrodisiac
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KapiKacchu
KapiKacchu has these Actions in Common
Aphrodisiac, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy
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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
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General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Stool-softener, Tonic
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Gokshura
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Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Muscle-relaxant, Tonic
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Vidari
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Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Soothes-throat, Tonic
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Ashwagandha
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Aphrodisiac, Muscle-relaxant, Strengthens-resolve, Tonic
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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 biocharacteristics.
His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful.
John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda,
offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.
John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel,
as well as public service work in South Asia.
John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem.
His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion.
John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing.
In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots,
and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church.
Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick.
That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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