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Dates With Shredded Coconut


How to Make Dates with Shredded Coconut

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Split the date, turn inside out and mash with finger. Roll in coconut flakes and serve.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dates with coconut build ojas. Add some ginger for digestibility. Drying for Vata - eat with alternate sips of warm water.

WHAT IS DATES WITH SHREDDED COCONUT?

Dates are the tropical fruit of the first decade in millenium 2000. Coconut brings texture and fats.

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 Dates with Shredded Coconut Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Dates with Shredded Coconut

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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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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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Other

Crunchy

CRUNCHY

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

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Dates with Shredded Coconut
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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Antacid

ANTACID

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

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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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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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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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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Raises Thyroid

RAISES-THYROID

An herb that increases thyroid function.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Uterine Tonic

UTERINE-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Dates with Shredded Coconut

  • Dates (dried)

    Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Livotonic, Opthalmic, Uterine-tonic, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Alterative, Demulcent, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Tonic, Aphrodisiac

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  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Uterine-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Brain-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Livotonic, Tonic

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  • Coconut Cream

    Coconut Cream has these Actions in Common

    Antacid, Brain-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Raises-thyroid, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Coconut Butter

    Coconut Butter has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Raises-thyroid, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Antacid, Brain-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Coconut Flakes

    Coconut Flakes has these Actions in Common

    Antacid, Brain-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Raises-thyroid, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Almonds

    Almonds has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, General-laxative, Nutritive, Tonic, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Promotes-virility

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  • Carrot

    Carrot has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Tonic

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  • Flower / Bee Pollen

    Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Livotonic, Raises-thyroid, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Ghee

    Ghee has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Tonic, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility, Antacid, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, General-laxative

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  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, General-laxative, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Dates with Shredded Coconut

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Alterative, Opthalmic, Antacid, Promotes-virility, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic, General-laxative

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Muscle-tonic

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  • Vidari

    Vidari has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Livotonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Alterative, Tonic

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  • Anantamul

    Anantamul has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Alterative, Uterine-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic

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  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic

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  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Raises-thyroid, Tonic

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

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  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Antacid, Uterine-tonic

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Uterine-tonic, Alterative, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent

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  • Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

    Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic

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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. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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