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"Just made this to help fight the brutal Oklahoma heat, and it's yummy! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for sharing. I used..." - Shanley,  SEE MORE REVIEWS & COMMENTSAbout the Author: John Immel, How to Make Watermelon, Lime and Cardamom SmoothieSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: EAT IN: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPECut the watermelon into bite sized chunks, removing any pits (in Latino countries the pits are included). Put watermelon into the blender and squeeze in a wedge of lime per serving. Add the cardamom. Puree in blender. To serve, pour in a decorative glass and garnish with a wedge of lime and/or a light dusting of cardamom on top. How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISSummer SwellingWatermelon, the festive and refreshing fruit of summer, offers a cooling reprieve for tissues irritated by the heat. The heart, which beats an extra ten times per minute with every one degree rise in body temperature, circulates the overheated blood. By June, overheated circulation causes swelling in the hands and feet, and irritates tissues, which may become inflamed. Watermelon, with it's cooling nature, restores and calms these overheated tissues. Lime helps open up the pores of the skin and aids sweating, also helps cool the body down.Watermelon is also a strong diuretic, flushing stagnant fluids from the feet and hands, which directly reduces swelling. It flushes the kidneys and bladder as well, and is often used as a folk remedy for bladder infection. Watermelons are thus perfect for waterlogged Kapha or overheated Pitta. However, since summer sweating depletes electrolytes and the adrenals, Vata individuals may find the additional diuretic effects of watermelon too drying. Liver Heat ExhaustionThe heart is also an extroverted organ, especially when overstimulated by the heat. Summer festivals and late night gatherings with friends can seem all the more attractive in summer months. However, the long days of intense summer heat and late night overexertion eventually exhaust the liver. The signs of liver heat exhaustion are irritability, fatigue, and even anger. Burning the midnight oil and extended sunlight hours can cause your eyes to sting and burn. Beta-carotene, which gives watermelon its red color, cools the liver and soothes the eyes.Summer DigestionWith all of our blood in the skin, there is precious little blood left for digestion. The appetite wanes during the high noon hours. Digestive organs are weak in the summer. Cardamom helps stimulate digestion without adding excess heat, giving a boost to the sluggish summer stomach.WHAT IS WATERMELON, LIME AND CARDAMOM SMOOTHIE?WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Watermelon, Lime and Cardamom Smoothie Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL QUALITIES
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Digestion: Antiemetic , ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting.Carminative , CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward.Antispasmodic , ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, colic or IBS.Appetizer APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Energy Vitality Strength: Stimulates energy STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsHeart & Circulation: Refrigerant , REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Alterative ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETICHerbs 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.Liver & Gall Bladder: Livotonic LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias.Weight Loss: Lowers Blood Sugar LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Eat Well for Life With Ayurveda: Balance Your DoshaView Other Healthy Recipes for
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