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SERVINGS: 6PREP TIME: 5 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
MEAL: SNACK-DESSERT STYLE: WESTERN EAT IN: SUMMER 
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 44 likesAbout the Author: John Immel, Asheville , NC How Can Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
Summer heat makes your heart beat fast & heavy. With so much overheated blood, you'll notice the tip of your tongue turns red. The excessive blood flow aggravates your liver, and could cause your temper to flare.
Honeydew and cucumber refresh your body in summertime. They cool your blood, soothe your liver and calm your temper. Mint is a perky addition that cools you down by helping you perspire.
WHY SHOULD YOU EAT AYURVEDICALLY?
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. Foods that supplement your specific body type’s needs and digest
easily create your 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.
How to Make Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles
PREPARATION
Use a very ripe honeydew for best flavor.
1. Slice melon in half. Scoop out seeds. Cut into quarters and remove skin with a knife, keeping all the juices.
2. Chop cucumber and fresh mint.
3. Puree until smooth in a blender.
4. Pour into desired mold, and freeze overnight.
According to the science of traditional food combining , cucumber & melons should not be eaten together. By pureeing in a blender, the qualities of the melon and cucumber are fused into a digestible compound.
Is Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF HONEY DEW, CUCUMBER & MINT POPSICLES
INCREASES
Increases These Qualities (Gunas)
Ayurveda helps you assess how you feel through the 20 main therapeutic feelings or qualities
called gunas.
Through the gunas you can articulate, experience and develop sensitivity to the signals your body sends you.
Imbalanced gunas are the root of your imbalances.
Every guna has an opposite which balances is (i.e. hot balances cold).
You create balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite guna.
COLD
ABOUT COLD GUNA
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
EASY
ABOUT EASY GUNA
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
DOSHAS
The Three Doshas / Body Types
Your body type shows how your strengths, as well as how your body typically goes out of balance.
It also shows how your body responds to the environment.
Your body type is comprised of certain qualities and affects every part of you
- your physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
This is because your body type is based on how your body uses energy.
Ayurveda has 3 body types (doshas), called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Vata spends energy.
Pitta burns energy.
Kapha stores energy.
Vata people tend to be easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Pitta people tend to be hot, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Kapha people are heavy, stable and grounded, but if they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion.
PACIFIES AGGRAVATES 
HAS THE FOLLOWING EFFECT Sattvic, Prana, Alkalizing
TYPE Fruits
COLOR Green
MOVES ENERGY Downward
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
Digestion Quenches-thirst, Stomachic, Appetizer Cleanse and Detox Detoxicant Heart & Circulation Refrigerant Immune System Anti-Inflammatory Lung and Sinus Soothes-throat Mind, Stress & Sleep Relaxes-eyes Skin Care & Beauty Refreshes-skin, Antipruritic
Are you struggling with your health?
Learn how to feel your best
by balancing your diet in just a week.
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How to Use Food Ayurvedically
HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?
Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when
right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in
Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire
reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once
you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
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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 exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful.
His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands.
John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda
, which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition.
John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.
John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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.
Comments & Impressions of 'Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles'
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 44 likes
Must it be honeydew melon? If so why does it differ from cantaloupe or Cranshaw melon, for example? Thanks for clarifying.
- vanatu365, MA , 06-17-14 (Reply)
Feel free to experiment with different melons. Let us know how it turns out!
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 44 likesAbout the Author: John Immel, How Can Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
Ever hear the phrase, "cool as a cucumber"? Honeydew and cucumber cool your blood and offer a refreshing reprieve from the heat. As it cools, cucumber also detoxifies your blood and relieves stress.
Summer heat makes your heart beat fast & heavy. With so much overheated blood, you'll notice the tip of your tongue turns red. The excessive blood flow aggravates your liver, and could cause your temper to flare.
Honeydew and cucumber refresh your body in summertime. They cool your blood, soothe your liver and calm your temper. Mint is a perky addition that cools you down by helping you perspire.
Summer heat makes your heart beat fast & heavy. With so much overheated blood, you'll notice the tip of your tongue turns red. The excessive blood flow aggravates your liver, and could cause your temper to flare.
Honeydew and cucumber refresh your body in summertime. They cool your blood, soothe your liver and calm your temper. Mint is a perky addition that cools you down by helping you perspire.
WHY SHOULD YOU EAT AYURVEDICALLY?
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. Foods that supplement your specific body type’s needs and digest easily create your 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.How to Make Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles
PREPARATION
Use a very ripe honeydew for best flavor.
1. Slice melon in half. Scoop out seeds. Cut into quarters and remove skin with a knife, keeping all the juices.
2. Chop cucumber and fresh mint.
3. Puree until smooth in a blender.
4. Pour into desired mold, and freeze overnight.
According to the science of traditional food combining , cucumber & melons should not be eaten together. By pureeing in a blender, the qualities of the melon and cucumber are fused into a digestible compound.
Is Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF HONEY DEW, CUCUMBER & MINT POPSICLES
INCREASESIncreases These Qualities (Gunas)
Ayurveda helps you assess how you feel through the 20 main therapeutic feelings or qualities
called gunas.
Through the gunas you can articulate, experience and develop sensitivity to the signals your body sends you.
Imbalanced gunas are the root of your imbalances.
Every guna has an opposite which balances is (i.e. hot balances cold).
You create balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite guna.
| COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
| ||||
DOSHASThe Three Doshas / Body Types
Your body type shows how your strengths, as well as how your body typically goes out of balance.
It also shows how your body responds to the environment.
Your body type is comprised of certain qualities and affects every part of you
- your physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
This is because your body type is based on how your body uses energy.
Ayurveda has 3 body types (doshas), called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Vata spends energy.
Pitta burns energy.
Kapha stores energy.
Vata people tend to be easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Pitta people tend to be hot, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Kapha people are heavy, stable and grounded, but if they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion.
|
| ||||
HAS THE FOLLOWING | EFFECT Sattvic, Prana, Alkalizing TYPE Fruits COLOR Green MOVES ENERGY Downward |
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
| Digestion | Quenches-thirst, Stomachic, Appetizer |
| Cleanse and Detox | Detoxicant |
| Heart & Circulation | Refrigerant |
| Immune System | Anti-Inflammatory |
| Lung and Sinus | Soothes-throat |
| Mind, Stress & Sleep | Relaxes-eyes |
| Skin Care & Beauty | Refreshes-skin, Antipruritic |
Are you struggling with your health?
Learn how to feel your best by balancing your diet in just a week.How to Use Food Ayurvedically
HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
View Other Recipes for Summer
This recipe is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer recipes here.Mung Dal, Coconut & Cilantro...
Quinoa with Mint, Cilantro &...
Ginger Basil Limeade
Coconut Rice
Banana Smoothie with Lime and...
Apple Lime Smoothie with...
Banana & Apple Smoothie with...
Banana with Ghee & Cinnamon
Coconut & Cilantro Savory...
Bananas with Lemon Juice &...
Cilantro Jade Soup with...
Rice Pudding
Grape Juice Chai with...
Coconut Beet Soup
Raw Zucchini Noodles with...
Quinoa Stuffed Red Bell...
Raw Zucchini Noodles & Mint...
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks...
Banana Ice Cream with Almonds
Rosewater Lemonade
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 exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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.
Comments & Impressions of 'Honey Dew, Cucumber & Mint Popsicles'
Do you like 'honey dew, cucumber & mint popsicles'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'honey dew, cucumber & mint popsicles'?(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 44 likes
Must it be honeydew melon? If so why does it differ from cantaloupe or Cranshaw melon, for example? Thanks for clarifying.
- vanatu365, MA , 06-17-14 (Reply)
Feel free to experiment with different melons. Let us know how it turns out!
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