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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this recipe"Delicious!! So glad I tried this recipe. It's def going to be one of my go to thirst-quenching beverage.Thank U!!!" - How to Make Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & CardamomSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: PREPARATION: EAT IN: INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPEMince, grate or mash ginger. Use cardamom powder or grind in coffee grinder. Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled. How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS Replenish ElectrolytesCoconut 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 ReliefCoconut 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 KindnessAs a nutritive 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?WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?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. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic 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 Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Coconut Water with Lime, Ginger & Cardamom: Quenches thirst , QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Appetite suppressant , APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gainDigestive , DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Antispasmodic , ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, colic or IBS.Appetizer , APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Antiemetic , ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting.Carminative , CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward.Antacid , ANTACIDHerbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.Sialogogue SIALOGOGUEA 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. AstringentsBurns Toxins BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Brain Tonic BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.Stimulates energy , STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsNutritive NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Diaphoretic DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Expectorant EXPECTORANTHerbs that help you cough up and eliminate mucus. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus.Refrigerant , REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Rebuild Electrolytes , REBUILD-ELECTROLYTESSubstances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.Rebuilds Fluids REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.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. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or has beta-carotene.
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