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Kale & Carrot Soup With Ginger, Fennel & Lime


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How to Make Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime

INGREDIENTS

4 whole
1 tbsp
1 inch
1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp
1/2 lbs
1/4 whole

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Chop kale & carrots. Place in a pot and add water until vegetables are just covered. Boil with all ingredients until kale is soft and easy to chew. Easy to chew means easy to digest.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

This soup was developed primarily to relieve acid reflux. Kale and bitters reduce stagnation in the digestive tract and clear heat. Carrot and vegetables with beta-carotene reduce Pitta. Fennel improves digestion without increasing Pitta. Fresh ginger is an anti-inflammatory that improves digestion as well. Lime reduces acidity in the stomach. Soups in general are easy to digest, an essential quality to recover from any digestive tract ailment.

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 Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime

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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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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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
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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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 and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
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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Aromatic

STRONG 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 Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime
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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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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Sialogogue

SIALOGOGUE

A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.

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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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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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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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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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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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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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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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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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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.

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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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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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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Sodium, Soluble Fiber,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Beta Carotene, Carbohydrate,
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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Foods with a Similar Nature to Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime

  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Sialogogue, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Refreshing, Stomachic

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Strengthens-resolve, Antiarthritic, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Strengthens-resolve, Antiarthritic, Carminative, Diuretic

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Stool-softener, Cholagogue, Flushes-membranes, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Decongestant, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stool-softener, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stomachic

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Refreshing, Alterative, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nutritive

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  • Ajwain

    Ajwain has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Salt (Mineral Salt)

    Salt (Mineral Salt) has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, General-laxative, Soothes-throat, Flushes-membranes, Internal-detoxicant, Stool-softener, Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Sialogogue, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stool-softener, Alterative, Flushes-membranes, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Stool-softener, Digestive, Tonic, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Refreshing

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Stool-softener, Cardiac-stimulant, Tonic, Carminative, Digestive, General-laxative

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Diuretic, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antiarthritic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Decongestant

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Stool-softener, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)

    Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Stool-softener, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins, Cholagogue

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up

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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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Comments & Impressions of 'Kale & Carrot Soup With Ginger, Fennel & Lime'

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Gaura Das Rawdon, QB
2012-02-29
“Dear John, Over the years, I have seen MANY ayurvedic sites online, but I must say that yours goes into great depth when analyzing food according ot the doshas. I must spend more time here . Who is / was your teacher in Ayurveda ? You must have had a very savvy computer tech person help you to put this site together. I am looking forward to studying Ayurveda in relationship to Raw Vegan nutrition, based on the reserach of Dr Gabriel Cousens via Dr Shantree Kacera. With gratitude, Gaura Das"
Diane Walters Mountain grove, MO
2012-03-02
“Thank you! The soup is very good and so easy to make."
Kathy Leclaire, IA
2013-10-19
“I was skeptical because I rarely make a soup without garlic and/or onion but this was delicious!! "
Josh Babbish Asheville, NC
2014-04-29
“I tried this recipe with lime, I thought it was horrible and never wanted it again. I pureed the carrot with spices and lemon and it was amazing! The kale was like swimming for a life preserver in a great ocean of carrot. Complements kitchari well."
monty Ajax, ON
2014-07-07
“hi John is kale aggravating to vata? I use kale often in my food."
monty Ajax, ON
2014-07-07
“hi John is kale aggravating to vata? I use kale often in my food."
mary hollenstein Bonham, TX
2015-01-10
“I tipped my bowl to my mouth to get every drop. I'm a lifelong gerd sufferer. Thanks for a tasty alternative to sitting up all night. Ate it w some simple cumin rice mixed in. Yumm. "
Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ
2016-07-21
“Monty, kale is considered vata aggravating in general. Your best bet is to cook it well with digestive spices."
Joy Zurich, IL
2019-01-25
“I LOVED this soup."
Erin McQuade-Wright New orleans , LA
2021-02-20
“I found this recipe in my personal ayurveda cookbook from Joyful Belly. It looked too simple to be tasty, and it was. I added some great northern beans I'd cooked well and tossed in a shallot, white wine vinegar "
2021-08-27
“I was sceptical if this recipe as I found kale to be a bit cumbersome to eat. For my health sake, I decided to try it. It tastes good and it seems as though the kale is digesting. I feel great. Thank you!"
James
2022-09-21
“Simple and tasty"
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