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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Minty Berry Juice


How to Make Minty Berry Juice

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp
1 c
1/2 c
1/2 c
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1) If using fresh fruits, juice them in a juicer or puree in a blender with 5-10 mint leaves. You may also use blueberry or pomegranate juice, mixing them into the elixir afterwards.

2) Add coconut water and ground cardamom

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.

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Metabolic Nature of Minty Berry Juice

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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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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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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

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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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 Minty Berry Juice
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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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Stimulates Crown

STIMULATES-CROWN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Stimulates Front Of Brain

STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Dopaminergic

DOPAMINERGIC

Dopamine lifts mood, but also reduces prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and lutenizing hormone (LH).

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

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

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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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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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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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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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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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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Kidney Tonic

KIDNEY-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the kidneys.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
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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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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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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, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Soluble Fiber,
Resveratrol

RESVERATROL

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

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, Tannins,
Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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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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Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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Iron

IRON

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

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, Fats, Potassium

Foods with a Similar Nature to Minty Berry Juice

  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antioxidant, Livotonic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Antidepressant, Brain-tonic, Refreshing

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antispasmodic, Dopaminergic, Stimulates-crown, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Refreshes-skin, Stimulates-energy

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  • Blueberry

    Blueberry has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antioxidant, Livotonic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Brain-tonic, Opthalmic, Antidepressant, Kidney-tonic, Refreshing

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Refreshing, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antioxidant, Stimulates-crown, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Strawberries

    Strawberries has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Antioxidant, Quenches-thirst, Alterative, Kidney-tonic, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic

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  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Quenches-thirst, Antioxidant, Livotonic, Alterative, Brain-tonic, Opthalmic

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Refreshes-skin, Wakes-you-up, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Alterative, Quenches-thirst, Refrigerant

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  • Honey Dew

    Honey Dew has these Actions in Common

    Opthalmic, Refrigerant, Diuretic, Quenches-thirst, Livotonic, Refreshing, Appetite-suppressant

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Refrigerant, Alterative, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Refreshing

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  • Cranberry

    Cranberry has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Livotonic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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  • Pomegranate

    Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Opthalmic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Refrigerant, Antacid, Livotonic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Minty Berry Juice

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Opthalmic, Quenches-thirst, Refreshing, Alterative, Refrigerant, Antacid, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Wakes-you-up, Antioxidant

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antidepressant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown

    LEARN MORE

  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

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

    Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown

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  • Motherwort

    Motherwort has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Dopaminergic, Kidney-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Kidney-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain

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  • Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)

    Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag) has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Diuretic

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic

    LEARN MORE

  • Blue Vervain

    Blue Vervain has these Actions in Common

    Dopaminergic, Alterative, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Refreshes-skin, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

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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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