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Coconut-pecan Marmalade

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How to Make Coconut-Pecan Marmalade

SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES

STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: SAUCES

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Chop pecans and roast. Roast coconut flakes separately. Stir all ingredients until well blended. Coconut extract gives a more distinct coconut flavor to the marmalade.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Creamy coconut milk paired with roasted, crunchy pecans pacify Vata and Pitta but aggravate Kapha. Some Vatas have trouble digesting coconut milk. In that case serve as a garnish instead of a sauce or use almond milk.

WHAT IS COCONUT-PECAN MARMALADE?

Served over oatmeal and quinoa porridge with cloves and cardamom. Discovered in the candle cafe cookbook by Joy Pierson, Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman.

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Is Coconut-Pecan Marmalade Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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INCREASES
Guna Help

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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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
Dosha Help

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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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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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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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Coconut-Pecan Marmalade
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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.

Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Constituents:
Fats, Soluble Fiber, Protein,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Coconut-Pecan Marmalade

Almonds

Almonds has these Actions in Common

Brain-tonic, Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

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Ginger (Dried)

Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Warms-ears, Brain-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest

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Crystallized Ginger

Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Warms-ears, Brain-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest

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Coconut Milk

Coconut Milk has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Nutritive, Brain-tonic, Relaxes-eyes

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Shrimp

Shrimp has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-ears

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Lamb

Lamb has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-ears, Nutritive

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Beef

Beef has these Actions in Common

Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-chest, Nutritive, Warms-ears

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Hemp Seed

Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Relaxes-eyes, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Nutritive

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach

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Sorghum Flour

Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Brain-tonic, Relaxes-eyes, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Coconut-Pecan Marmalade

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Warms-ears

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Regular exercise

Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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Vata Shirodhara Oil

Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes, Brain-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy

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Elecampane

Elecampane has these Actions in Common

Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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Ginseng, Chinese

Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Nutritive

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic

Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic has these Actions in Common

Brain-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

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About John Joseph Immel

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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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Will be a comfort and rebuilding food for mamas after birth when their agni comes up - maybe 10 days or more postpartum a little served warm or yes, in hot cereal!
- Ysha Oakes, Albuquerque, NM , 06-15-10 (Reply)

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