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  (2.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 257 likes SEE ALL REVIEWS & COMMENTSAbout the Author: John Immel, How to Make Coconut Mint ChutneySERVINGS: 10 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: PREPARATION: INGREDIENTS
PREPARATIONRoast the mustard seeds till the begin to pop. Add all ingredient to a food processor and blend. How Can Coconut Mint Chutney Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISHere's how it works: Use the gunas. Mint is forbidden for Vata because it is drying and dispersing. Mustard seed is forbidden to Pitta because it is heating. Coconut is forbidden to Kapha because it is heavy. Mixed together, coconut mint chutney is a yummy 'tri-doshic' treat, healthy for all three doshas. Mint makes coconut light for Kapha. Mustard seed makes coconut warm for Vata and Kapha. And coconut anchors the uplifting qualities of mint and mustard seed for Pitta and Vata. Ayurvedic specialists disagree on whether or not mint is heating. It depends on the variety. Either way, mint clears the stomach and useful for nausea due to heaviness (see Mint Belly Bliss). WHAT IS COCONUT MINT CHUTNEY?What Makes a Chutney a Chutney?Chutneys are condiments. Chutney-like American condiments include relish, tartar sauce, barbecue sauce, and ketchup. Chutneys typically combine four or more of the six tastes, especially sweet, sour, salty, and pungent. Where Americans shy away from bitters, Indian chutneys are more likely to include them.WHY SHOULD YOU EAT AYURVEDICALLY?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. Foods that supplement your specific body type’s needs and digest easily create your 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 Coconut Mint Chutney Good for Me?MEDICINAL QUALITIES
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Digestion: Appetizer , APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Stomachic , STOMACHICAn herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.Carminative , CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward.Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, colic or IBS.Cleanse and Detox: Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Energy Vitality Strength: Stimulates energy , STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsTonic TONICA tonic herb strengthens tissue, often restoring healthy function. Tonics usually target a specific organ, tissue, or system ie: brain, muscle or respiratory tonic.Heart & Circulation: Vasodilator , VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Blood Tonic BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body or otherwise strengthens blood. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Liver & Gall Bladder: Livotonic 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.Mind, Stress & Sleep: Nervine , NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer?s, even chronic pain.Brain Tonic BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.Skin Care & Beauty: Diaphoretic , DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Antipruritic ANTIPRURITICAntipruritics are herbs that inhibit itching that is often associated with itching skin conditions such as sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites, or contact dermatitis (as in poison ivy exposure.)Weight Loss: Raises Thyroid RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.Are you struggling with your health?Learn how to feel your best by balancing your diet in just a week.How to Use Food AyurvedicallyHOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong. View Other Recipes for
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