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Coconut Water With Lime, Ginger & Cardamom


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How to Make Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom

  • SERVINGS: 1
  • PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY
  • MEAL: DRINK
  • STYLE: INDIAN
  • PREPARATION: RAW
  • EAT IN: SUMMER

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1 c
1/2 tsp
1/4 whole
1/8 inch
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Mince, grate or mash ginger. Use cardamom powder or grind in coffee grinder. Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

This joyful beverage will sweep your imagination away to the cool oceanic breeze of a tropical paradise. Lime & ginger add a festive touch. Like a hawaiian shirt this drink will leave you feeling relaxed yet in the mood for fun.

Replenish Electrolytes

Coconut water quenches even the strongest thirst. Coconut's amazing ability to rehydrate you was recognized in WWII, where coconut water was actually used for blood transfusions. Electrolyte rich drinks help replenish minerals and salts as well as fluid, helping your body absorb water for relief of cellular thirst. Coconut water contains a small amount of nurtitive fat, giving it an creamy feeling on the tongue that leaving a parched palate feeling moist.

Soothing, Cooling Relief

Coconut water is also a coolant, meaning it is a soothing anti-inflammatory for your skin and in your gut. Drinking it provides immediate relief. Its creaminess soothes inflamed mucosal membranes in the entire digestive tract. If you are suffering from dryness or heat conditions of the GI, or even simple dehydration, coconut water will cool and soothe. Its cooling properties suppress the appetite.

Nourish Kindness

As a nutritive brain tonic coconut water calms and grounds anxious, heated thoughts that so easily flare on summer afternoon. By nature an ambitious organ, the liver falls victim to intense, hot blooded emotions and pitta internal heat conditions. Coconut water cools the blood, nourishing your exhausted liver. Its sweet, delicious water restores your affectionate side, making coconut water a popular aphrodisiac in the tropics.

In addition to their vibrant tastes, lime, cardamom, and ginger make coconut water a bit lighter for digestion.

WHAT IS COCONUT WATER WITH LIME, GINGER & CARDAMOM?

Refreshing like dew on a fern.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Metabolic Nature of Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom

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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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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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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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha 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
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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AGGRAVATES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

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 Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom
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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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Sialogogue

SIALOGOGUE

A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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, Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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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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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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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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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Rebuilds Fluids

REBUILDS-FLUIDS

Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.

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Rebuild Electrolytes

REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES

Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.

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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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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Potassium, Fats,
Rutin

RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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, Carbohydrate,
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.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom

  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiemetic, Brain-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Carminative, Sialogogue

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Digestive, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Expectorant, Refrigerant, Diaphoretic, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue

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  • Coconut Water

    Coconut Water has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Brain-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Refrigerant, Antacid, Livotonic, Rebuild-electrolytes

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  • Coriander Seed

    Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Appetizer, Carminative, Diuretic

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Expectorant, Refrigerant, Diaphoretic, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Refrigerant, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Carminative, Refreshing, Appetizer

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Appetizer, Carminative, Expectorant

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Refreshing, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Wakes-you-up

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antiemetic, Carminative, Diuretic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Rebuilds-fluids, Refreshing, Antacid, Refrigerant, Brain-tonic, Sialogogue, Carminative, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Wakes-you-up

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Sialogogue, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer

    LEARN MORE

  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Antiemetic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Appetizer

    LEARN MORE

  • Pushkaramoola

    Pushkaramoola has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic

    LEARN MORE

  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Burns-toxins

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sialogogue, Antispasmodic

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Refrigerant, Antacid, Carminative, Expectorant

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Refrigerant, Antacid, Carminative, Expectorant, Livotonic

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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. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Traci Slc, UT
2014-05-28
“I am predominantly Kapha with Pitta, what would be an appropriate electrolyte replacement drink for me? Thank you Traci Axman"
2015-01-06
“My understanding is that chilled beverages are to be avoided because they will put out agni. Is it the summer season and high pitta that make this affordable to serve chilled? "
2021-04-05
“Delicious!! So glad I tried this recipe. It's def going to be one of my go to thirst-quenching beverage.Thank U!!!"
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