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Raw Squash Fettuccine With Balsamic Nut-cheese


How to Make Raw Squash Fettuccine with Balsamic Nut-cheese

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c
2 tbsp
1 tsp
1 tbsp
1/2 c
1/2 clove
1/4 c
2 pinch
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Nut cheese must be made a week in advance. Grind the walnuts with the water and salt in a food processor. Let sit for several days until it starts to ferment and smell like cheese.

To make raw vegetable noodles, slice zucchini in quarters. Remove the seeds. Using a vegetable peeler, create long strips the length of the zucchini. Follow the same instructions for the squash, cutting to the desired thickness of the noodle.

Mix the balsamic vinegar, sunflower oil, black pepper and chopped basil with the nut cheese and pour over the noodles. Serve.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Surprisingly easy to digest - I expected gas but instead got ojas. Add a little spices to the nut cheese for true Vata type cold digestion, and a little less vinegar for Pitta. Raw meals are rough for digestion.

WHAT IS RAW SQUASH FETTUCCINE WITH BALSAMIC NUT-CHEESE?

Raw green squash peels into a thin, light and delicate ribbon (note: not mixed with flours or grains!). Folded nicely into a gourmet plate of noodles. Nut cheeses add the fats, proteins and balanced flavors. Like eating a cloud!

Many thanks to Jerrod Smith for this discovery. Jerrod is a yoga teacher and director of designSMITH, an award winning design shop out of New Haven, Connecticut.

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.

Is Raw Squash Fettuccine with Balsamic Nut-cheese Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Raw Squash Fettuccine with Balsamic Nut-cheese

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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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 Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta 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
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

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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AGGRAVATES
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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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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Other

Crunchy

CRUNCHY

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

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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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, Bland Negative Calorie

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Raw Squash Fettuccine with Balsamic Nut-cheese
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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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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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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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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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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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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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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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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Constituents:
Alpha Linolenic Acid, Tannins, Fats, Melatonin, Essential Fatty Acids,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Protein,
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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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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, Beta Carotene, Insoluble Fiber, Sodium, Vitamin C,
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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Salicylates

SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

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    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Strengthens-resolve, Diuretic, Warms-ears

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Lamb

    Lamb has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Warms-ears, Strengthens-resolve, Builds-stamina, Tonic

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  • Pork

    Pork has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Warms-head, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Warms-head

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  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Strengthens-resolve, Diuretic, Tonic, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Diuretic

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  • Buffalo Milk

    Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

    Soothes-throat, Builds-stamina, Tonic, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Hemp Seed

    Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Tonic

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  • Spanish Black Radish

    Spanish Black Radish has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Raw Squash Fettuccine with Balsamic Nut-cheese

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Warms-ears, Warms-head

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  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Strengthens-resolve, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Soothes-throat, Warms-head

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  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Warms-ears, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Tonic

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  • Hot Foot Soak

    Hot Foot Soak has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Mustard Poultice

    Mustard Poultice has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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

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“I'm not really sure how to make the walnut cheese. I looked it up on other sites and they mention using a food dehydrator. Could you please elaborate on the cheese making process? Thanks!"
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