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How to Make Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream SauceSERVINGS: 2 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY
INGREDIENTSSKILL LEVEL: EASY
| 1/2 c | |
| 3 tbsp | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 2 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 whole | |
| 1 clove | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
1. Cut the stem off the eggplants and slice vertically into 1/2 inch steaks.
2. Coat both sides of eggplant with 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Grill on a medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side, ensuring the eggplant is tender.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the mint sauce by blending mint, pistachios, remainder of olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
5. Spoon a generous serve of mint sauce over the grilled eggplant steaks.
6. Enjoy!
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Looking for a hearty vegetarian option to satisfy even the most insatiable of appetites? Try 'Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce'. On those Friday evenings after a long week of work when you're craving something to really sink your teeth into, pour yourself a glass of wine and turn the grill on. These steaks take just 20 minutes to make, and the mint pistachio cream sauce gives a sophisticated feel to a simple meal. Serve alongside an arugula salad in the summer or some roasted root veggies in winter.
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Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature.
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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).
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| HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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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.
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Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
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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.
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(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
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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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce ![Help]() 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.
, Stimulates Front Of Brain STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN
Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN' FOODS / HERBS , , , , , 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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Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS , Calms Heart CALMS-HEART
An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS , Vasodilator VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS Constituents: , Fats, , , Sodium, 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.
SEE ALL 'RUTIN' FOODS / HERBS , Protein, Soluble Fiber, , 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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Antioxidant frequently used for anti-aging. Protects airways and blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic.
SEE ALL 'RESVERATROL' FOODS / HERBS , Melatonin, , 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.
SEE ALL 'FLAVONOIDS' FOODS / HERBS , Nitric Oxide NITRIC-OXIDE
Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS , Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Polysaccharides, Saponins SAPONINS
Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).
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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a
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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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