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Potatoes In Roasted Sesame & Coconut With Lime


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How to Make Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
3 tbsp
3 tbsp
2 whole
1 whole
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Start the potatoes boiling. Meanwhile roast the coconut shavings and sesame seeds until just browned. When the potatoes are soft, strain. Drizzle lime juice over the potatoes and gently mix in coconut and sesame seeds. Delicious!

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Enjoy the nutty aroma of coconut & sesame roasting in your kitchen. Crunchy, roasted coconut shavings and sesame seeds are sprinkled over soft potatoes. Then, a splash of lime juice makes this tropical treat irresistible.

Coconut and sesame offer nourishing good fats, strengthen the body, and make this recipe delicious.

Potatoes are heavy for digestion and have a high glycemic index which is good for people who need grounding. Potatoes make people feel sleepy and relaxed.

Although potatoes offer comfort and satisfaction, their high potassium acts as a diuretic and can dry you out. Potatoes are also drying because they have astringent taste.

Lime and salt nourish the kidneys and help them retain water. Lime and salt are an antidote to the dryness of potatoes.

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 Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with 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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased 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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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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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha 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
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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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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AGGRAVATES
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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Other

Crunchy

STRONG CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime
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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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Sedative

SEDATIVE

Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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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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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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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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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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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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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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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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Constituents:
Soluble Fiber, Medium Chain Triglycerrid,
Rutin

RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

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, Carbohydrate, Vitamin C, Phosphorous,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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, Zinc,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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, Potassium, Protein,
Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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, Fats,
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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Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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Iron

IRON

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime

  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Cholagogue, Nutritive, Wakes-you-up, Livotonic, Quenches-thirst

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  • Lamb

    Lamb has these Actions in Common

    Makes-you-tired, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Buffalo Milk

    Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Tonic, Makes-you-tired, Quenches-thirst

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  • Beef

    Beef has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Nutritive, Makes-you-tired, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic

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  • Hemp Seed

    Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Sedative, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Tonic, Makes-you-tired, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Tahini

    Tahini has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Almonds

    Almonds has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Jackfruit

    Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Quenches-thirst, Tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

  • Potato

    Potato has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Sedative, Antioxidant, Nutritive, Makes-you-tired, Satisfies-stomach

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Wakes-you-up, Antioxidant

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Cholagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Sedative, Tonic

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  • Eleuthero Ginseng

    Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Wakes-you-up, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Diaphoretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Sedative, Stimulates-energy

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  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

    LEARN MORE

  • Rhodiola

    Rhodiola has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Sedative, Stimulates-energy, Tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

    Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Sedative, Tonic

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Refreshing

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

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

    Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina

    LEARN MORE


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

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Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ
2016-07-21
“Because of the dryness, potaotes are considered good for Kapha."
Akemi Rico Los angeles
2016-10-31
“This dish was delish! It felt a little plain, but I'm just getting started with aryuvedic foods, so I'm used to adding cheese or some other flavoring. I might have added three pinches of salt. Side note: In the picture the potatoes look browned, like they were sauteed or roasted instead of boiled. I might try baking the potatoes next time, as I think that would add a deeper flavor. I also added lime zest as well as lime juice."
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