Cucumber & Jicama Salad With Dill, Mint & Yogurt |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/2 c |
1) Dice cucumber. Cut jicama into french fry like strips.
2) Mix yogurt with chopped fresh dill, mint, and parsley. Pour over jicama and cucumber.
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Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Parsley (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
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.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint
Active Ingredients: Cucumber, Yogurt, Parsley (Fresh)
MILD QUENCHES-THIRST An herb or substance that relieves thirst.
Active Ingredients: Cucumber
STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint
STRONG DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Mint
MILD SOOTHES-THROAT Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.
Active Ingredients: Cucumber
MILD ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
Active Ingredients: Cucumber
STRONG REFRIGERANT An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.
Active Ingredients: Cucumber, Jicama
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Parsley (Fresh)
STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
Active Ingredients: Dill (Dried), Cucumber, Parsley (Fresh)
MILD SALICYLATES Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.
Active Ingredients: Cucumber
MILD IRON Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.
Active Ingredients: Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
MILD COUMARIN Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.
Active Ingredients: Mint, Parsley (Fresh)
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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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