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MEAL: LUNCH-DINNER STYLE: WESTERN PREPARATION: STEAMED FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE 
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 73 likesReported by Melissa, Eldred , NY How Can Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
WHAT IS KALE & WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC & RED PEPPER FLAKES?
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 Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 
1/2 clove Garlic (raw) 1 lbs Kale 
2 tbsp Olive Oil 
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Chili) 1/2 tsp Salt (Mineral Salt) 1 c White Navy Bean
PREPARATION
Steam Kale until soft in a small amount of water, watching carefully to avoid burning the kale. In a separate pan, sautee garlic in olive oil. Once the garlic is roasted add white beans and kale. Continue heating until beans are thoroughly hot. Remove from heat.
Add red pepper flakes to taste, garnish with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of vinegar and salt if desired. Continue to heat through until nice and hot. Serve in a bowl with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and toasty croutons on top for crunch. This is really awesome! Enjoy....
Is Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES
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.
CLEAR
ABOUT CLEAR GUNA
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
LIQUID
ABOUT LIQUID GUNA
Liquid is identified by thin fluids (low viscosity).
OILY
ABOUT OILY GUNA
Oily refers to anything fatty, or that increases fat.
GOOEY
ABOUT GOOEY GUNA
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
HOT
ABOUT HOT GUNA
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
HEAVY
ABOUT HEAVY GUNA
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
TASTES
The 6 Tastes
Taste has meaning in Ayurveda, and brings physical and emotional changes to your body.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and is your body's reaction to foods much in the same way that your emotions are mental reactions to experiences.
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? Food and herbs with the following tastes could aggravate your symptoms.
PUNGENT
ABOUT PUNGENT GUNA
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SALTY
ABOUT SALTY GUNA
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SOUR
ABOUT SOUR GUNA
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
BITTER
ABOUT BITTER GUNA
Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.
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 Rajasic, Tamasic, Ojas, Alkalizing, Prana
TYPE Beans-Legumes
CONTAINS Lactose, Non-Vegan, Allergens, Nightshade
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.
Cleanse and Detox Detoxicant, Burns-Toxins Heart & Circulation Cardiac-stimulant Liver & Gall Bladder Cholagogue Weight Loss Hypolipidemic
Are you struggling with your health?
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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.
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 73 likes
Please note: The amounts are all able to be adjusted to your own personal needs and taste. I just listed them to give you an idea. If you like more of one thing but less of another go ahead and make the adjustments. This recipe is so versatile! When I cook I usually dont measure.... :)
truely awesomely delicious! I didn't add the the croutons and didn't miss them a bit. thanks John!
This dish is so yummy!! I enjoyed it very much. I did change it a little. I put garlic and ginger in it. I also put in an onion when I streamed the kale. I also tried coconut oil in this...for the first time, only I didn't use as much as the recipe called for. I didn't add in the croutons. It is delicious. I think it will be one of my staples for the winter.
Thanks
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PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES
MEAL: LUNCH-DINNER
STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: STEAMED
FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 73 likesReported by Melissa, How Can Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
Beans provide a source of protein. Vinegar, kale, and red pepper flakes all help in to digest the heaviness of beans. Although process food is contraindicated in Ayurveda, we find canned beans easier to digest.
WHAT IS KALE & WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC & RED PEPPER FLAKES?
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 Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes
INGREDIENTS
| 1 tsp | Balsamic Vinegar | | | |
| 1/2 clove | Garlic (raw) | | | |
| 1 lbs | Kale | | | |
| 2 tbsp | Olive Oil | | | |
| 2 tbsp | Parmesan Cheese | | | |
| 1/2 tsp | Red Pepper Flakes (Chili) | | | |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt (Mineral Salt) | | | |
| 1 c | White Navy Bean | | | |
PREPARATION
Steam Kale until soft in a small amount of water, watching carefully to avoid burning the kale. In a separate pan, sautee garlic in olive oil. Once the garlic is roasted add white beans and kale. Continue heating until beans are thoroughly hot. Remove from heat.
Add red pepper flakes to taste, garnish with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of vinegar and salt if desired. Continue to heat through until nice and hot. Serve in a bowl with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and toasty croutons on top for crunch. This is really awesome! Enjoy....
Is Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES
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.
| CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
| ||||
TASTESThe 6 Tastes
Taste has meaning in Ayurveda, and brings physical and emotional changes to your body.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and is your body's reaction to foods much in the same way that your emotions are mental reactions to experiences.
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? Food and herbs with the following tastes could aggravate your symptoms.
| PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
| ||||
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 Rajasic, Tamasic, Ojas, Alkalizing, Prana TYPE Beans-Legumes CONTAINS Lactose, Non-Vegan, Allergens, Nightshade |
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.
| Cleanse and Detox | Detoxicant, Burns-Toxins |
| Heart & Circulation | Cardiac-stimulant |
| Liver & Gall Bladder | Cholagogue |
| Weight Loss | Hypolipidemic |
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 Autumn-Winter
This recipe is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter recipes here.Almond Coconut Fudge
Buckwheat Bran Muffin with...
Bananas with Date Sauce
Rice with Ground Seaweed
Fennel, Cabbage, Coconut...
Poppy Seed Sleepy Time Tea
Sauteed Chipotle & Cumin Okra...
Almond Milk Chai / Smoothie
Grandma's Chicken Soup
Acorn Crusted Corn Bread...
Potato & Cauliflower with...
Mushroom Mashed Potatoes
Spiced Milk & Honey Lung Tonic
Ghee
Dates Stuffed with Ginger &...
Almond & Fig Milkshake
Angel Hair Pasta in Pumpkin...
Spicy Pumpkin Chai
Baked peaches with Vanilla,...
Oat Flour Waffles with Almond...
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 'Kale & White Beans With Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes'
Do you like 'kale & white beans with garlic & red pepper flakes'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'kale & white beans with garlic & red pepper flakes'?(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 73 likes
Please note: The amounts are all able to be adjusted to your own personal needs and taste. I just listed them to give you an idea. If you like more of one thing but less of another go ahead and make the adjustments. This recipe is so versatile! When I cook I usually dont measure.... :)
truely awesomely delicious! I didn't add the the croutons and didn't miss them a bit. thanks John!
This dish is so yummy!! I enjoyed it very much. I did change it a little. I put garlic and ginger in it. I also put in an onion when I streamed the kale. I also tried coconut oil in this...for the first time, only I didn't use as much as the recipe called for. I didn't add in the croutons. It is delicious. I think it will be one of my staples for the winter.
Thanks
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