Scrambled Tofu With Asparagus & Parsnip |
| 2 c | |
| 1 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 2 pinch |
1. Chop the parsnip into small bite size chunks and steam, covered, until soft in 1/4c liquid.
2. Cut the asparagus into bite sized chunks.
3. Mash the block of tofu with a fork.
4. In a medium skillet warm the coconut oil on medium heat. Sautee the tofu and asparagus until tender. Add the spices and salt and continue sauteeing another 15 seconds.
5. Stir in the parsnip and liquid from steaming. Serve.
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Active Ingredients: Tofu, Asparagus, Coriander Seed, Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Tofu, Parsnip
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Parsnip, Asparagus
Active Ingredients: Asparagus, Turmeric, Parsnip, Coriander Seed, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Tofu
Active Ingredients: Tofu, Asparagus
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.
Active Ingredients: Asparagus
Active Ingredients: Coriander Seed
STRONG APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
Active Ingredients: Tofu, Parsnip, Asparagus
MILD WARMS-ABDOMEN Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
Active Ingredients: Parsnip
STRONG MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG SOOTHING Calms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
Active Ingredients: Parsnip, Coriander Seed
MILD REFRESHES-SKIN Flushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.
Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD WARMS-CHEST Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD WARMS-EARS Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.
Active Ingredients: Parsnip
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: Tofu, Coriander Seed, Parsnip, Asparagus
STRONG IRRITATES-KIDNEY Tight, sharp pain just below ribs in the back.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG DRIES-MOUTH Makes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG ALPHA-LINOLENIC-ACID Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG ESSENTIAL-FATTY-ACIDS Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG PROTEIN Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG OMEGA-3-FATTY-ACIDS Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG ISOFLAVONE A type of naturally occurring isoflavonoid. Many have a phytoestrogen effect. Frequently found in the pea family (Fabaceae).
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG INOSITOL Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
STRONG CALCIUM Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.
Active Ingredients: Tofu
MILD 5A-REDUCTASE-INHIBITOR Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD 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.
Active Ingredients: Asparagus
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 VITAMIN-C Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD VITAMIN-K Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD SOLUBLE-FIBER Active Ingredients: Parsnip
MILD FOLATE Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD CARBOHYDRATE Active Ingredients: Parsnip
MILD QUERCITIN Active Ingredients: Asparagus
MILD SAPONINS Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).
Active Ingredients: Asparagus
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.
John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.
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