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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 42 likesAbout the Author: John Immel, Asheville , NC How Can Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
Pomegranate is an astringent to bind loose summer stools and cool inflammation throughout the GI tract. Additionally, pomegranate cools and builds the blood while stimulating digestion. Lime juice stimulates digestive secretions while reducing hyperacidity, treating Vata, Pitta, and Kapha disorders. Kapha might optionally substitute cardamom for sugar for maximum stagnation clearing effect. For best results, drink one cup before meals up to three times a day at room temperature.
WHAT IS POMEGRANATE WITH LIME JUICE & ALOE VERA?
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 Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera
PREPARATION
Mix pomegranate juice with other ingredients together and serve.
Is Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF POMEGRANATE WITH LIME JUICE & ALOE VERA
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.
CLEAR
ABOUT CLEAR GUNA
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
EASY
ABOUT EASY GUNA
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
LIQUID
ABOUT LIQUID GUNA
Liquid is identified by thin fluids (low viscosity).
LIGHT
ABOUT LIGHT GUNA
Lightness is identified by reduced 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.
SWEET
ABOUT SWEET GUNA
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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
TYPE Fruits
COLOR Red
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, Sialogogue, Antacid, Appetizer Cleanse and Detox Detoxicant Heart & Circulation Alterative, Refrigerant, Opthalmic, Styptic, Blood-Tonic Immune System Anti-Inflammatory, Flushes-Membranes Liver & Gall Bladder Cholagogue Bowel-Poop-Elimination General-Laxative, Stool-Softener
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.
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 42 likes
Hi Joseph,
Sounds lovely. I have been soaking pomegranate seeds and adding the water to soups and dhals for the sour flavor and to help build rakta dhatu. Try it, it is an excellent way to enjoy food as medicine.
*Jill
- Jill Leslie, Albany , CA , 08-18-10 (Reply)
Can I substitute Agave nectar for the sugar? If so, how much?
Hi Joseph, I'm curious why aloe is contraindicated for Vata and not for Kapha, being a moistening demulcent?
In end, Aloe is a cleansing laxative. Although relatively tridoshic, it's clearing properties ultimately aggravate Vata. In small amounts it will be fine.
- John Immel, Asheville , NC , 08-18-10 (Reply)
It would help if you can let us know where we can get the pomegranate juice. Would you please rate the one available at Trader Joe's?
I have been drinking Aloe Juice for years this recipe made it even better! *Refreshing and just perfect to my taste ( i used Ocean spray 100% Pome. no addes sugar). A perfect cocktail on a beautigul afternoon.
Thank You =)
Namaste',
EarthFairy
Can You use distilled Aloe water? if so how much would equal 1 Tbl of the gel?
Very refreshing and tasty. It cools and soothes. I like to add grape juice and coconut water and I replace the sugar with honey.
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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 42 likesAbout the Author: John Immel, How Can Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera Make You Feel Great?
AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS
Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera is a cooling tonic to beat the summer heat for Pitta. Of the many types of acid reflux, Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera addresses nearly all of them. Aloe vera is a soothing, cooling and demulcent laxative that cleanses the GI tract and reduces inflammation. As a good cholagogue, Aloe vera reduces Pitta by supporting a weak gall bladder, fat digestion and cleansing of the liver.
Pomegranate is an astringent to bind loose summer stools and cool inflammation throughout the GI tract. Additionally, pomegranate cools and builds the blood while stimulating digestion. Lime juice stimulates digestive secretions while reducing hyperacidity, treating Vata, Pitta, and Kapha disorders. Kapha might optionally substitute cardamom for sugar for maximum stagnation clearing effect. For best results, drink one cup before meals up to three times a day at room temperature.
WHAT IS POMEGRANATE WITH LIME JUICE & ALOE VERA?
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 Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera
PREPARATION
Mix pomegranate juice with other ingredients together and serve.
Is Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera Good for Me?
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF POMEGRANATE WITH LIME JUICE & ALOE VERA
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.
| ||||
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.
| SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
| ||||
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 TYPE Fruits COLOR Red |
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, Sialogogue, Antacid, Appetizer |
| Cleanse and Detox | Detoxicant |
| Heart & Circulation | Alterative, Refrigerant, Opthalmic, Styptic, Blood-Tonic |
| Immune System | Anti-Inflammatory, Flushes-Membranes |
| Liver & Gall Bladder | Cholagogue |
| Bowel-Poop-Elimination | General-Laxative, Stool-Softener |
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 'Pomegranate With Lime Juice & Aloe Vera'
Do you like 'pomegranate with lime juice & aloe vera'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'pomegranate with lime juice & aloe vera'?(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 42 likes
Hi Joseph,
Sounds lovely. I have been soaking pomegranate seeds and adding the water to soups and dhals for the sour flavor and to help build rakta dhatu. Try it, it is an excellent way to enjoy food as medicine.
*Jill
- Jill Leslie, Albany , CA , 08-18-10 (Reply)
Can I substitute Agave nectar for the sugar? If so, how much?
Hi Joseph, I'm curious why aloe is contraindicated for Vata and not for Kapha, being a moistening demulcent?
In end, Aloe is a cleansing laxative. Although relatively tridoshic, it's clearing properties ultimately aggravate Vata. In small amounts it will be fine.
- John Immel, Asheville , NC , 08-18-10 (Reply)
It would help if you can let us know where we can get the pomegranate juice. Would you please rate the one available at Trader Joe's?
I have been drinking Aloe Juice for years this recipe made it even better! *Refreshing and just perfect to my taste ( i used Ocean spray 100% Pome. no addes sugar). A perfect cocktail on a beautigul afternoon.
Thank You =)
Namaste',
EarthFairy
Can You use distilled Aloe water? if so how much would equal 1 Tbl of the gel?
Very refreshing and tasty. It cools and soothes. I like to add grape juice and coconut water and I replace the sugar with honey.
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