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Kale With Parsley, Cumin & Lemon


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How to Make Kale with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon

INGREDIENTS

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

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Ground cumin. Add all ingredients into a pot with 1 qt water. Bring to a rolling boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

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 with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Kale with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon

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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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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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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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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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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 Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

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
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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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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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 Kale with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon
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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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy 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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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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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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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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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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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

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

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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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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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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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, Vitamin A,
Salicylates

SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

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, Vitamin K, Vitamin C

Foods with a Similar Nature to Kale with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon

  • Cumin

    Cumin has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Anthelminthic, Carminative, Diuretic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Ajwain

    Ajwain has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Anthelminthic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Digestive

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Galactagogue, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Diuretic

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Galactagogue, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Anthelminthic, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Kale with Parsley, Cumin & Lemon

  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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  • Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

    Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Pippali

    Pippali has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive

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  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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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. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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Jane Richards Crystal lake, IL
2014-01-27
“I would've liked to have an estimate of length of cooking time for this recipe. I probably cooked it too little because it was kind of chewy, but very tasty. Don't be intimidated by the amount of cumin."
David McKaig Swannanoa, NC
2014-03-03
“Cook down until the texture is right for you."
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