Raw Soaked Oatmeal With Pumpkin Seeds And Apricots |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 5 whole | |
| 2 c | |
| 2 c | |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 inch | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 tsp |
1. Chop the apricots into bite size pieces. Grate the ginger.
2. To a small bowl add all ingredients except the pumpkin and flax seeds.
3. Mix well, ensuring all oats have been moistened and are immersed in almond milk.
4. Cover securely with a lid or plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
5. The next day, grind the flax seeds with a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. If you are not able to grind the flax seeds, it is fine to use them whole. Optional: Roast the pumpkin seeds.
6. Garnish the mixture with the flax and pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!
Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours.
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Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Cinnamon
Active Ingredients: Honey, Oats / Oatmeal, Apricot (dried), Cinnamon, Almond Milk
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.
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Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Cinnamon, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin Seeds
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG GENERAL-LAXATIVE Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Honey, Apricot (dried)
STRONG HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Apricot (dried)
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Honey, Cinnamon, Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Honey, Apricot (dried), Almond Milk
MILD DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Cinnamon
STRONG DEMULCENT Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Cinnamon, Honey, Almond Milk
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Cinnamon
Active Ingredients: Cinnamon, Honey
MILD IRRITATES-THROAT Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.
Active Ingredients: Cinnamon, Ginger (Fresh)
MILD FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
Active Ingredients: Cinnamon, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG ALPHA-LINOLENIC-ACID Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG SOLUBLE-FIBER Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Oats / Oatmeal
STRONG FATS Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Almond Milk, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG ESSENTIAL-FATTY-ACIDS Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG PROTEIN Active Ingredients: Flax Seed, Pumpkin Seeds
STRONG OMEGA-3-FATTY-ACIDS Active Ingredients: Flax Seed
STRONG COUMARIN Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.
Active Ingredients: Honey, Cinnamon, Apricot (dried)
STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal, Honey
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
Active Ingredients: Oats / Oatmeal
MILD 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.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD 5A-REDUCTASE-INHIBITOR Active Ingredients: Turmeric
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