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How to Make Potatoes with Spinach Soup

SERVINGS: 3
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES

STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: SOUP, BOILED
FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

INGREDIENTS

2 whole
2 tbsp
1 clove
1 lbs
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Sauteed the chopped onion in the sunflower oil. Add garlic when onions turn clear. Add remaining ingredients. Fill to the top of the vegetables with water. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are soft.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Spinach is heating but potatoes are astringent and cooling. Turmeric opens up circulation bringing heat to the extremities for Kapha dosha.

WHAT IS POTATOES WITH SPINACH SOUP?

Simple, direct and bold. Turmeric is optional but a great addition if you have it.

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Is Potatoes with Spinach Soup Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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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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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Potatoes with Spinach Soup
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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.

Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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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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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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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

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

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Potassium,
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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, Carbohydrate,
Betaine

BETAINE

Used to reduce homocysteine in the blood, which supports proper liver function and prevents fatigue and blood clots. Improves muscle stamina and weight loss.

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Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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, Vitamin K, Soluble Fiber,
Iron

IRON

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

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, Vitamin E,
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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, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Sulphur, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Polysaccharides, 5a Reductase Inhibitor,
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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Horseradish has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Warms-chest, Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

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Hemp Seed

Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

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

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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Garlic

Garlic has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Irritates-throat, Diaphoretic, Makes-you-tired, Diuretic, Sedative

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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Flushes-sinuses, Burns-toxins, Warms-chest, Antioxidant, Cholagogue

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Potato

Potato has these Actions in Common

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

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Sedative

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Blue Vervain

Blue Vervain has these Actions in Common

Sedative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Osha

Osha has these Actions in Common

Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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Mahasudarshan

Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Cholagogue

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Sedative

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

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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 biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as 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. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Hi John - This recipe looks right up my alley! I have a question about the spinach. If it's "heating" then why is it contraindicated for Kapha dosha? [Likewise, why are "cooling" potatoes good for Kapha dosha?] Thanks! Sal
- Sally Bond, Chapel hill, NC , 01-23-13 (Reply)
I made this for friends and it was very well received on a cold february evening.
- Robin Schweizer, Landenberg, PA
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