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Hibiscus Yogurt With Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek


How to Make Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek

  • SERVINGS: 1
  • PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/4 c
2 tsp
1 c
1 tsp
1 tsp
1/4 c
2 oz

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Note: Use recommended quantity of aloe as described by the supplier.

1) Mix yogurt, hibiscus and chia seeds in a jar. If using Greek yogurt, or yogurt is think, add 1/4c water. Soak overnight.

2) The next day, top with aloe & blueberry. garnish with fenugreek and chopped dandelion.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Formulated specifically to be a pleasant, blood sugar lower drink.

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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.

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Metabolic Nature of Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek

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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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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
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

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
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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AGGRAVATES
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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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 Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek
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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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Stimulates Peristalsis

STIMULATES-PERISTALSIS

An herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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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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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Relaxes Solar Plexus

RELAXES-SOLAR-PLEXUS

Soothes and comforts the muscles of the upper abdomen, reducing any tension or pressure in the solar plexus area.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

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

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Refreshes Skin

REFRESHES-SKIN

Flushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.

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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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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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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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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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Irritates Kidney

IRRITATES-KIDNEY

Tight, sharp pain just below ribs in the back.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Constituents:
Inositol

INOSITOL

Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.

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Phytosterols

PHYTOSTEROLS

The plant version of cholesterol. Often precursors to stress and sex hormones.

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Steroidal Saponins

STEROIDAL-SAPONINS

Steroidal saponins closely resemble human hormones such as estrogen and cortisol, and have a hormonal activity in the body.

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, Alpha Linolenic Acid, Glutamine,
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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, Soluble Fiber,
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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, Omega 3 Fatty Acids,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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, Protein, Vitamin C, Essential Fatty Acids, Fats,
Resveratrol

RESVERATROL

Antioxidant frequently used for anti-aging. Protects airways and blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic.

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, Beta Carotene,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Vitamin A,
Vitamin B12

VITAMIN-B12

An enzyme in every cell of the body, that aids metabolism, fat & protein metabolism, and DNA synthesis. B12 comes from animal course, and is commonly deficient in vegetarians.

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, Vitamin K, Potassium, Phosphorous

Foods with a Similar Nature to Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek

  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Irritates-kidney, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Internal-detoxicant, Soothes-throat, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Refreshes-skin

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  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Relaxes-solar-plexus, Cholagogue, Refreshing, Relieves-burning, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Relaxes-eyes

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Hypolipidemic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Kale

    Kale has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Burdock Root (Gobo)

    Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diaphoretic, Hypolipidemic

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  • Artichoke

    Artichoke has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic

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  • Artichoke Hearts

    Artichoke Hearts has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic

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  • Radish (raw)

    Radish (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Hypolipidemic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Mustard Greens

    Mustard Greens has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Appetite-suppressant, Hypolipidemic, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue

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  • Coffee

    Coffee has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Refreshing, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Bhumyamalaki

    Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

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  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

    LEARN MORE

  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Relaxes-eyes, Relaxes-solar-plexus, Relieves-burning, Soothes-throat

    LEARN MORE

  • Patola

    Patola has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Triphala Guggulu

    Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Yellow Dock

    Yellow Dock has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar

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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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